Prospective law students are free to choose among the wide variety of majors offered at Wagner
College. In addition to satisfying the specific requirements of a major, students are encouraged to
select a few law-related courses in business, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Because
entrance requirements may vary among law schools, students should consult the particular catalog
of the school which they plan to enter. Students are also required to take the Law School
Admission Test (LSAT) before applying for admission to law school. Prospective students may
contact the Office of Academic Advisement to obtain information about the pre-law program and
about the faculty advisors in the program.
The pre-engineering program in the Department of Chemistry and Physics prepares students
through courses in physics, mathematics, and chemistry to transfer to an accredited engineering
school at the beginning of the third or fourth year of full-time study. A pre-engineering advisor
should be consulted upon entrance to the College.
Students who are planning to apply for admission to a theological seminary are urged to include
in their college program a foreign language, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, religious studies,
education, English, and history. All pre-ministry students should plan their work in consultation
with their advisor and the Chaplain.
Wagner offers a variety of health related programs. The Wagner College Pre-Professional Health
Advisory Committee has responsibility for oversight of these programs. This committee assists students
with their overall preparation for entry into professional programs, guides students through
the application process, and writes committee letters endorsing the students’ bids for acceptance.
Wagner College offers programs in the following health-related pre-professional areas:
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Veterinary Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Optometry
• Podiatry
In the pre-professional health programs described below, students take the prescribed courses at
Wagner College to prepare them for further study in specific health-related professions. Entry into
the program is competitive, and students interested in any of these programs must be admitted
into the pre-professional health program. The guidance of the committee ensures the student the
strongest possible application for the appropriate professional school. Additional information is
available from members of the Pre-Professional Committee.
A pre-medical student may major in any subject. Students must satisfy all of the requirements of
their chosen major. In order to meet the minimum requirements of most medical schools, students
must take designated courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The Pre Professional
Health Advisory Committee will not recommend a student who does not fulfill these
requirements. During the junior year, students should arrange the MCAT examination as well as
continued contact with the committee in order to secure a letter of recommendation. A cumulative
index of at least 3.5 (3.2 by the end of the freshman year) is necessary to obtain a recommendation
for medical school. Medical schools, in making their selections, take into account not only
the quality of the student’s college record and recommendations, but also the student’s score on the
MCAT and the results of a personal interview.
A pre-dental student may major in any subject. Students must satisfy all of the requirements of
their chosen major. In order to meet the minimum requirements of most dental schools, students
must take designated courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. Individual dental schools may also
have requirements in addition to those stipulated by Wagner College. A cumulative index of at
least 3.2 is necessary to obtain a recommendation for dental school. The dental schools, in making
their selections, take into account not only the quality of the student’s college record and recommendations,
but also the student’s score on the DAT and the results of a personal interview. (See
also the Articulated Program in Dentistry with New York University.)
A pre-veterinary student may major in any subject. Students must satisfy all of the requirements of
their chosen major. In order to meet the minimum requirements of most veterinary schools, students
must take designated courses in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and physics. Individual
veterinary schools may also have requirements in addition to those stipulated by Wagner College,
and students must familiarize themselves with these requirements. A cumulative index of at least
3.5 (3.2 by the end of the freshman year) is necessary to obtain a recommendation for veterinary
school. The veterinary schools, in making their selections, take into account not only the quality of
the student’s college record and recommendations, but also the student’s score on the GRE and
the results of a personal interview.
The Pre-Professional Health Advisory Committee will also provide support for students interested
in other health careers. These include pharmacy, optometry, and podiatry. Students should familiarize
themselves with the requirements for entry into the appropriate professional school. Typically
this will require courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. The committee can assist students in
determining their course of study while at Wagner College. A cumulative index of at least 3.2 is
necessary to obtain a recommendation from the committee.