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New School students live and study in the center of one of the world's most celebrated cities. See it for yourself by exploring our New York City campus or by joining one of our many online events and information sessions.
The Welcome Center
Our Welcome Center building is located at 72 Fifth Avenue, on the corner of 13th Street, and is open weekdays.
Visit our Welcome Center Virtual Desk to connect with a student assistant and learn more about our academic programs, our?admission requirements, and campus life.
If you can't visit us in person, you can take our virtual tour or connect with us through one of our online events.
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Virtual Campus Tour
Take our virtual campus tour to discover spaces that aren't available on an in-person campus tour, such as classrooms, residence halls, making facilities, performance venues, and more. Even better, it's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in seven languages.
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In-Person Tours
Student-led campus tours introduce visitors to our academic facilities. Student housing is not included. Only those with appointments will be able to tour campus. Please register for the tour most appropriate for your interests.
Undergraduate Programs Tours
These 90-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and/or the College of Performing Arts. These tours provide a general and broad overview of campus facilities frequented by undergraduate students at The New School. Those seeking a more focused introduction to a particular area of study are encouraged to register for a school-specific tour.?Graduate Programs Campus Tour
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the graduate academic facilities at Parsons School of Design, the Schools of Public Engagement, and/or The New School for Social Research. These tours provide a general and broad overview of campus buildings used by graduate students at The New School. Those seeking a more focused introduction to a particular area of study are encouraged to connect directly with program chairs or faculty.?Parsons Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at Parsons School of Design. Those seeking a more general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School, including study at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and/or the College of Performing Arts, are encouraged to register for an Undergraduate Programs tour.?Lang Campus Tour
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. Those seeking a more general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School, including study at Parsons School of Design and/or the College of Performing Arts, are encouraged to register for an Undergraduate Programs tour.?College of Performing Arts Undergraduate Programs Campus Tour
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at the College of Performing Arts. Those seeking a more general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School, including study at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and/or Parsons School of Design, are encouraged to register for an Undergraduate Programs tour.?If you are unable to schedule an in-person tour, we encourage you to take our virtual tour and connect with us through one of our many additional online events.?
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Undergraduate Discover Days
We invite prospective undergraduate students and their families to join us for our immersive Discover Days, virtually or in person, to learn about The New School and the undergraduate programs at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Performing Arts. Engage in live discussions with current students and staff on admission, financial aid, and campus life.
Upcoming Virtual Events
- Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. ET
- Saturday, November 4, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET (for prospective transfer students)
- Saturday, December 9, 8:00–10:45 a.m. ET (for prospective international students)
- Saturday, January 6, 2024, 1:00–3:45 p.m. ET
Upcoming In-Person Events
- Sunday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET
- Sunday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET
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Application Preparation Workshops
Application Preparation Workshops offer tools to prospective undergraduate students planning to apply to a New School program. The workshops cover all aspects of the application process, including audition and portfolio preparation, writing a strong statement of purpose and/or essay, and gathering and submitting supplemental materials.
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Undergraduate Portfolio Reviews
Meet with a Parsons undergraduate admissions representative for a virtual portfolio review!
These portfolio review sessions give undergraduate prospective students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an Admission representative and discuss work being considered for inclusion in the portfolio as part of an application to Parsons School of Design.?
All appointments are held Eastern Standard Time.?Be prepared to share digital documentation of your portfolio. Please include your best and most recent work. Works-in-progress and sketchbooks are also welcome.
For advice on what work to bring to your appointment, review our?portfolio tips. We look forward to meeting you!
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Information Sessions
Information Sessions are 45- to 60-minute in-person presentations by Admission staff designed for students interested in applying for admission.?
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Portfolio Days
National Portfolio Day events are held virtually and in person in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
These annual events provide students with the unique opportunity to meet individually with representatives from accredited art and design colleges and universities. Portfolio reviews are strongly encouraged for applicants who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts and related fields. At these meetings, school representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss programs, and answer questions about professional careers in art and design.
Check out the list of?upcoming National Portfolio Days?that our graduate and undergraduate admission teams will be attending.
Interested students should also visit the National Portfolio Day Association?website?to learn more and officially register to attend these events.?
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Meet Our Student Team
These virtual events give prospective students and their families the opportunity to directly connect with members of our student team.
Virtual Student Panels
Learn about our university, academic programs, application processes, student life, and much more as our students talk about life on our urban campus and answer questions directly from you.For the fall semester, Student Panels will be available Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Student Team Talks
These virtual events gave prospective?students?and their families the opportunity to directly connect with members of our?student?team?and get an insider’s view of the New School experience. These 45-minute online presentations/chats go in depth on a single topic.
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Virtual Campus Tour
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Admitted Student Events
Throughout the months of March and April, the Office of Admission offers both online and in-person events, including campus tours, specifically for students offered admission for the fall. Admitted students are encouraged to register for one or more of these events.?
Admission Appointments
The Office of Admission offers both online and in-person appointments for prospective applicants and family members who would like to meet individually with an admission counselor to identify best-fit programs and discuss the admission process. ?
Undergraduate (first-year and transfer) appointments
Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students Admission appointments
Admission Events
We offer a full calendar of information sessions, open house events, off-site college and graduate school fairs, student panels and talks, portfolio reviews, and performing arts workshops.
Undergraduate Admission Events
Special Group Tours
School counselors, community and group leaders, and others interested in scheduling a special group tour should submit their request through our?Special Tour Request Form. We are currently welcoming groups of 20 people or fewer to our campus.?
Connect with Us
If you would like to connect individually with an Admission counselor with questions about our programs, campus, or application process, please contact us by phone at 212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040 or by email at [email protected].