Each year The New School for Social Research accepts a small number of highly qualified applicants from outside the United States as visiting students. Applicants admitted to this status may enroll for either one or two semesters and are normally expected to register for the equivalent of a full-time course load (i.e, three courses, or nine credits per semester). Visiting students subsequently admitted to degree study may apply courses taken for credit to the degree program in which they matriculate. New School University financial aid is not available to visiting students unless they are admitted as part of an official exchange agreement between The New School for Social Research and an overseas university or funding program.

The following procedures constitute visiting student application procedures:

• Form. A completed application for the visiting student program must be filed with The New School for Social Research Admissions Office. To download a copy of the Visiting Student Application Form, click here.Recommendations. Two letters of recommendation are required; forms are included in the application packet. When possible, recommendations should be from faculty members who have instructed the applicant in the same field in which he or she plans to study.Transcripts. An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended is required. Only official transcripts will be accepted. Certified English translations must accompany all transcripts and records that are not written in English.TOEFL Results. See “Admissions Procedures” for international applicants in this website.Fee. A nonrefundable application fee of $50 must accompany the application form. Checks should be made payable to New School University. Payment by major credit card is also accepted. Applications submitted without this fee will not be processed.Documentation of Financial Support. See “Admissions Procedures” for international applicants in this website.
• Deadline. Because of the time required for processing documents, a visiting student application cannot be considered unless completed at least two months prior to the start of the term for which the application is submitted.