To become a Parsons student, please complete these steps:
Reserve Your Place in the Class and Pay Your Admission Tuition Deposit
To accept your offer of admission and reserve your place in the class, visit my.newschool.edu and use the online system to pay your admission tuition deposit by the date stated in your acceptance letter. First-time users: Look up the net ID for your user name and enter your date of birth as your password (MMDDYY format). Returning users: Use your current log-in information. Whether you are a first-time or returning user, if your password not work, click the "Reset Your Password" link.
Need to pay by mail?
If you are unable to use the online system, you can pay your $500 tuition deposit by mail with a check or money order. Download the Admission Reply Form (PDF) and send it with your payment by the date stated in your admission letter.
Special circumstances regarding the tuition deposit?
If you paid your deposit in a previous term or belong to a special program that exempts students from submitting a deposit, please return the intent-to-enroll form included with your acceptance letter.
Not planning to attend?
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your admission application, please download the cancellation form (PDF) and send it by the date given in your admission letter.
The New School would like to make your transition as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or concerns before you arrive, please contact us at thinkparsons@newschool.edu or 212.229.5150.
Would you like to talk to a current Parsons student about choosing housing, registering for classes, and other subjects of concern to new students? Chat with Charis or Juan on AOL Instant Messenger (AIM name: ThinkParsons) about what it's like to be a Parsons student. They are prepared to help with all your questions. (All times posted are Eastern Standard Time.)
Age: 20
Hometowns: Albany, New York; Williamstown, Massachusetts
Major: Fashion Design/Culture and Media Studies (dual-degree BA/BFA)
Favorite extracurricular activities: RA at 13th Street Dorm, watching foreign dramas/films, and exploring NYC!
Favorite book or blog:unnouveauideal.typepad.com
Best thing you've ever eaten in New York City: Nutella and strawberry waffle from the Waffles & Dinges truck.
Briefly describe the moment you knew Parsons was the one: After talking to seniors and graduates who were actually sad to be leaving despite their promising futures at several leading design companies.
Age: 22
Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey
Major: Illustration
Favorite extracurricular activities: During my free time, I collect vinyl toys, produce music (DJ), and research urban culture for inspiration that I can apply to my work.
Favorite book or blog: Capacity by Theo Ellsworth
Best thing you've ever eaten in New York City: Cuban sandwich and yucca fries from Casa Havana located in Chelsea on Eighth Avenue (between 19th and 20th Streets).
Briefly describe the moment you knew Parsons was the one: Parsons became my school of choice when I toured the school and my department of interest, which was Illustration. Seeing students work and learning about the possibilities of taking classes from other departments such as CD (Communication Design) and DT (Design and Technology), I realized that Parsons suited me for all the possibilities and skills that I could fully grasp as an illustrator. That was an opportunity that I couldn't possibly pass by.
Beginning December 1, students who have paid their tuition deposits will receive an email from the Office of Advising introducing their academic advisors and giving directions for scheduling an advising appointment. Course advising and registration begin December 5. All new students must have submitted the required tuition deposit, either through the online system or with the Admission Reply Form, in order to register or apply for university housing.
All admitted students who are not native English speakers must take the English Course Placement Test before beginning their studies at Parsons. Students who are required to take this test will receive an email with their assigned test date, time, and location.
