Who: Access is based on current term enrollment and is available to all degree or credit-seeking students.

Advanced Equipment Center access (MiniDV Pro and Audio Recorder Pro) is available to those enrolled in select programs.

  • Media Studies
  • Documentary Studies
  • Communication Design & Technology
  • Lang Liberal Arts
How:
Reserved exclusively online via MyNewSchool. Online reservation schedules are current and valid.
Required Lead Time: 48 hours* for Equipment Center pickup or canceling reservations. This is so the Equipment Center staff has time to properly prepare orders.
Availability: You may schedule only one reservation at a time, per "location". After your reservation time ends, schedule the next reservation.
Reservation
Length:
One, two, three, or four days for Equipment Center pickup.
Notification: You receive an email notification of each reservation by clicking "OK" in the window that appears after you click Save and Close.
Modifying Reservations:
  • You may modify your reservation online. This is the only way to change your reservation.
  • Equipment Center reservation changes require the same lead time as making a reservation: 48 hours *.
Cancellations:
  • You may delete your reservation online. This is the only way to cancel your reservation.
  • Equipment Center cancellations require the same lead time as making a reservation: 48 hours*.
Your Responsibilities:
Reservation Start
  • You have the option to decline pick-up for any reason, but you must do so in person. Otherwise, you are logged as a "No Show" and your reservation is void.
  • Pick up equipment on the first day of your reservation, before 7:00pm. You must do so in person.
  • Bring your New School ID. Your New School photo ID is the only ID accepted.
  • You are fully responsible for equipment. Check all items and test them thoroughly before signing the contract. If any item is missing or problematic, alert the staff, who will replace it or make a note on the contract.
  • No insurance is provided by the university.
Your Responsibilities:
Reservation End
  • Return all equipment before 7:00pm.
  • You must return equipment in person.
  • Wait while the staff tests the equipment. This may take up to 30 minutes.
  • After testing, the staff person and you will both initial the contract. You may request a copy for your records.
  • Any missing or damaged item is noted and investigated. If investigation determines you are clearly at fault, you will be notified to repair or replace the item(s). Until you do, you will be restricted from making reservations.
Fees:
Late equipment return
$20/hour or $100/day fee.
No Show Not showing for your reservation results in $40 fee per incident.
Damaged Equipment and
Missing items
User is responsible for returning or replacing missing items, and repairing or replacing damaged equipment. Additionally, a damage fee of $50 or more may apply. Upon repairing or replacing the damaged item or paying the damage fee, your access is restored within two business days.
Payment Submit payment or replacement parts directly to the Equipment Center. Fees may be paid only by personal check, money order or bank check, made payable to The New School.
Hold Resolve any fee or missing or damaged item. If you do not, your Equipment Center access is restricted, and a "hold" is placed on your university student account. A "hold" results in the withholding of grades, registration, diploma and transcript. Upon resolution, the hold will be lifted within 2 business days.
In-House Equipment
    In-house equipment is subject to availability and checked out daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Check with the staff to see what is available. Your New School photo ID is required. All above fees policies apply.
Special Access
  • Degree or credit-seeking students may petition for an exception to standard policies or procedures.
  • Fill out the Special Access Request form .
  • Once you have completed the form and your instructor has approved, they will submit the form to the Equipment Center.
  • Allow 7 business days for follow up by email at which time you will be approved or denied your request.