ATTENTION EARLY DECISION APPLICANTS: IN LIGHT OF THE NEW SCHOOL'S EMERGENCY STATUS FOLLOWING THE HURRICANE, WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE TO NOVEMBER 15. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA E-MAIL TO lang@newschool.edu.
Apply Online
Students applying to Eugene Lang College for freshman or transfer status will do so exclusively through the Common Application. Applying through the Common Application online system has several benefits:
- Pay your application fee and electronically submit essays.
- Your teachers and guidance counselors can submit material online.
- The application is processed more quickly and you can check your status online.
Download Application Instructions and Information
Download Application Materials
If you prefer not to apply online, or if you are a Readmit, Non-Degree Applicant, or a Visiting Student, download and print the corresponding application materials below.
Did you know?
As of fall 2010, Eugene Lang College is a testing optional institution. Students are no longer required to submit standardized
test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of the application process. (They
are certainly welcome to submit their scores if they feel the additional
information might be helpful for the admissions review process.)
Our CEEB code for the SAT I is 2521. The code for the ACT is 2828.
Applicants can provide additional information (photos, graded papers, portfolios, etc.) along with required materials. Please note that the volume of applications we receive prevents us from returning materials after the application is reviewed.
Supplemental Materials
Please mail any applications and/or supplemental materials to us at:
Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.229.5150
Fax: 212.229.5355
Common Application
Students applying to Eugene Lang College for freshman or transfer status will do so exclusively through the Common Application. The Common Application offers the ease of an online application and a downloadable PDF. Both the online and PDF versions can be found on the Common Application.
Supplemental Short Answer and Essay Questions for the Common Application:
Eugene Lang College requires one additional short answer response and written essay along with the Common Application's short answer and essay question responses. Please answer both the short answer and the essay questions below.
- Short Answer Question: Tell us about a time when you were in the minority. (approximately 250 words)
- Essay Question:Eugene Lang College was originally known as The Seminar School, marked
by discussion-based classes held around a table where students and
professors gathered to share ideas. At Lang, students are expected to
take an active role in their education. This is your chance to tell us why you feel Lang is a good fit for you. Why Lang? (approximately 250 words)
Lang will accept fee waivers if you have difficulty paying the application fee of $50. The College Board fee waivers or a note from a guidance or college counselor will be acknowledged by the Office of Admission.