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General
What degree will I earn from The New School?
Can I major in a specific subject?
How long does it take to complete the degree program?
Can I study part-time? Can I study full-time?
Can I take courses online?
What is the difference between continuing education and the adult Bachelor's Program?
Can I take courses at other divisions of The New School such as Parsons or one of the graduate divisions?
What does it mean to "self-design" a bachelor's degree?
What is the bachelor's/master's option?
What types of students are in the Bachelor's Program?
What is the tuition?
How will a liberal arts degree help me find employment or continue on to graduate school?
Admission Process
How many transfer credits are allowed? When will I learn how many are accepted?
What are the application deadlines?
Is my high school transcript required as part of the application process? What about standardized test scores?
What factors are used in the admission decision? Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
Can I receive credit for experience and work done outside of school?
How do I apply for financial aid? Does The New School offer scholarships?
What is the difference between the bachelor's program at The New School for Public Engagement and Eugene Lang College?
What affiliation does The New School have with AMDA?
What is the policy for deferred admission?
What is the policy for readmission to the Bachelor's Program?
General
What degree will I receive from The New School?Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science, depending on the distribution of your credits.
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Can I major in a specific subject?
All students in the Bachelor's Program major in liberal arts, except AMDA Integrated graduates, who major in musical theater.
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How long does it take to complete the degree program?
The time required depends on how many credits are transferred into the program and how many credits you take each semester. 120 credits are required to graduate; a maximum of 84 of those credits could be transferred into the program.
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Can I study part-time? Can I study full-time?
You can study at your own pace, part- or full-time. You are not required to take a certain number of credits every semester. However, to qualify for financial aid, you must enroll for at least 6 credits per semester.
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Can I take courses online?
Yes. There are many courses offered online through our asynchronous learning environment, which you can access at any time, day and night, from anywhere in the world where you have Internet access. Many students in the Bachelor's Program can combine online and on-campus courses. Others do all their coursework online.
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What is the difference between continuing education and the adult Bachelor's Program?
With some exceptions, students in the New School Bachelor's program take the same courses at The New School for Public Engagement as continuing education students. Continuing education courses are open to any adult on a general credit (for transfer) or non-credit basis. Formal admission to a program of study is not required. To take the courses towards the bachelor's degree, you must apply for admission to the Bachelor's Program.
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Can I take courses at other divisions of The New School such as Parsons or one of the graduate divisions?
Most of your credits must be taken at The New School for Public Engagement. However, with permission, you may be able to take certain courses offered by other divisions of the university, including certain graduate-level courses (see bachelor's/master's option below).
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What does it mean to "self-design" a bachelor's degree program of study?
There are no courses that all students in the Bachelor's Program are required to take. You will work closely with your faculty advisor to design a coherent and flexible academic plan based on your personal interests, academic needs, and career or other longer-term goals.
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What is the bachelor's/master's option?
If you have accumulated at least 60 credits toward your bachelor's degree (including at least 12 earned at The New School) you are eligible to apply for Bachelor's/Master's status. If accepted, you can take selected graduate-level courses and apply the same credits to both your BA or BS and a graduate degree (and pay undergraduate tuition). You can earn up to 12 graduate-level credits. Upon completion of the bachelor's degree and your admission to a participating graduate program at the university, the 12 credits will be applied towards the master's degree. (This option is not available to BFA students.)
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What types of students are currently enrolled in the Bachelor's Program?
| Fall 2008 |
| Matriculated Students |
864 |
| Currently Registered Students |
722 |
| Female |
64% |
| Male |
36% |
| International |
4% |
| Enrolled Part-Time |
55% |
| Median Age |
27 |
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| Ethnicity |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic |
10% |
| Hispanic |
7% |
| Multi-Ethnic |
8% |
| Native American |
1% |
| White, non-Hispanic |
57% |
| Unreported |
10% |
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What is the tuition?
Tuition for the 2010-11 academic year is $970 per credit in the Bachelor's Program. View current and upcoming academic year tuition and fees on the Office of the Registrar Tuition and Fees page.
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How will a liberal arts degree help me find employment or continue on to graduate school?
A liberal arts education provides a well-rounded understanding of the personal, social, and cultural aspects of the world around us. It enables people to think critically and clearly about complex issues, to communicate effectively, and to bring fresh and creative solutions to a wide range of problems facing us today. With this knowledge and those skills, you will be prepared for professional advancement and postgraduate studies.
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Admission Process
How many transfer credits are allowed? When will I learn how many are accepted?
The maximum number of transfer credits is 84. Of those, a maximum of 60 may be from "lower-level" courses. You will be given a preliminary transfer credit evaluation once your complete application has been reviewed. As a general guide, The New School accepts most liberal arts courses in which a grade of C or better was awarded. Non-liberal arts courses are accepted if comparable courses are offered at The New School. Prospective students may also contact an admission counselor to get a preliminary transfer credit evaluation before applying to the program.
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What are the application deadlines?
New students are admitted in the fall, spring and summer terms. Applications for admission are reviewed as they become complete. Students who wish to be considered for university financial aid should submit their applications by the priority deadline:
Fall Priority Deadline: June 1
Spring Priority Deadline: November 1
Summer Priority Deadline: April 1
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Is my high school transcript required as part of the application? What about standardized test scores?
Only students with fewer than 24 college credits are required to submit official high school transcripts (or an official GED score report). Standardized tests like SATs are not required. However, international students must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score is 88 on the internet-based exam or 230 on the computer-based exam. Please have the official TOEFL score report mailed directly to the Office of Admission.
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What factors are used in the admission decision? Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
You'll be evaluated on a number of factors. An important consideration is your ability to articulate your goals, that is, how you expect a liberal arts degree to assist in your future academic and professional pursuits. The admission committee will use your essays, transcripts, résumé, and the admission interview as a basis for their decision. Students recently in attendance at another college or university are expected to have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. For students who have been out of college for a number of years, professional experience and learning may offset a low GPA.
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Can I receive credit for experience and work done outside of school?
Qualified students can receive credits for prior experiential learning through portfolio assessment or examination. Examples of areas for prior learning include the liberal arts (i.e. literature, philosophy, religion, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, creative writing, and foreign languages) and the non-liberal arts (i.e. fine arts, music, theater, dance, film production, photography, journalism, computers, counseling, and business). Contact the Admission Office for more details.
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How do I apply for financial aid? Does The New School offer scholarships?
The only document required for financial aid consideration is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This form can be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov; students need not wait for an admission decision to begin the financial aid process. The Office of Student Financial Services provides a comprehensive program of financial services for all degree-seeking students, including significant institutional scholarship support to eligible students on the basis of both merit and need. (Note: International students must submit the International Student Scholarship Application to be considered for institutional scholarships.)
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What is the difference between the bachelor's program at The New School for Public Engagement and Eugene Lang College?
The New School Bachelor's Program at The New School for Public Engagement is specifically designed for adult and transfer students who need a flexible program of study. Candidates typically have already earned 24-30 credits in the liberal arts prior to applying and/or have relevant professional experience. Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts is a four-year school for students typically coming directly out of high school.
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What affiliation does The New School have with AMDA?
Graduates of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) can transfer a defined number of AMDA credits to the Bachelor's Program. AMDA Integrated program graduates can transfer 60 credits to The New School and graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater degree (BFA). AMDA Studio program graduates can transfer 60 credits and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Liberal Arts.
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What is the policy for deferred admission?
If admitted to the Bachelor's Program, you may defer enrollment for up to one calendar year due to personal or professional obligations. A $150 tuition deposit is required to hold your space. Additionally, The New School reserves the right to review our admission decision should you complete any college/university coursework elsewhere during your deferral period.
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What is the policy for readmission to the Bachelor's Program?
Students who have interrupted their study in the New School Bachelor's Program for more than two consecutive semesters are required to apply for readmission. The application deadlines are the same for all applicants. Applicants for readmission must submit the following:
-A completed online application form
-A letter (1–2 pages) explaining the reasons for wanting to resume study at The New School
-A current résumé
-Official transcripts of any academic work completed since leaving The New School.
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