Thank you for your interest in The New School's master of arts in Media Studies. The New School welcomes applicants from all walks of life who are eager to acquire academic and practical expertise in this field in support of their career goals. The Office of Admission can assist you in your search for an appropriate graduate program. To help you determine if the New School media studies program is a good match for your professional and personal interests and abilities, you can visit a class in session, attend a group information session, or meet individually with an admission counselor.
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required for admission. Join the Media Studies mailing list to receive additional program information and important announcements.
Office of Admission
Program Liaison
Merida Escandon, Director of Admission, escandom@newschool.edu
Admission Staff
Robert MacDonald, Senior Director
Merida Escandon, Director
Courtney Malenius, Associate Director
Henry Watkin, Associate Director
Sarah L. Burtch, Assistant Director
Anita M. Christian, Assistant Director
Sharon Greenidge, Assistant Director
Harold Respass, Admission Counselor
Rachel Sasao, Admission Counselor
Naomi Spencer, Office Manager
Office Contact Information
The New School
Office of Admission - Graduate Programs
72 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040
Fax: 212.627.2695
Email: nsadmissions@newschool.edu
Campus map and hours of operation.
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Walk-In Advising Hours
Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
If you would like to schedule an appointment outside of these hours or with a specific counselor, please call or email the office.
