In addition to the general application requirements, international students must submit the following items:
Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to submit TOEFL results. Please see the application instructions for the specific TOEFL requirements of your intended program.
International students should register to take the exam on the earliest date possible. Visit the TOEFL site for more information.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) will be accepted in place of TOEFL (minimum score required is 6.5).
Note: Applicants also have the option of enrolling in the English as a Second Language (ESL) certificate program at The New School. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) applicants who complete New School ESL Level 5 and bachelor's and master's applicants who complete Level 6 can waive the TOEFL. Visit the ESL website for more information.
All applicants with international transcripts are required to submit an original transcript from each institution attended along with a certified English language translation. Applicants who would like to transfer academic credits earned at non-U.S. institutions are also required to have their transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES), our preferred provider, or by another member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES). A course-by-course evaluation report must be prepared for each transcript. Please start the evaluation process as early as possible, including the submission of all required documents to WES (or another provider), in order to ensure the timely completion of the evaluation report. In addition, an admission counselor may require a transcript evaluation by WES or an NACES-approved evaluator if it is deemed a necessary part of the admission decision process, even when applicants do not want transfer credits applied to a program of interest. Instruct the provider to send the report to
Parsons The New School for Design
Office of Admission
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If applying online, search for "New School Parsons" when requesting our institution.
If your provider is unable to send the evaluation report directly to The New School, please obtain a copy and send it to the Parsons Office of Admission along with the appropriate Materials Cover Sheet (Adobe PDF): If you are for a BFA, BBA, BS, or BA program, please use the Parsons Undergraduate Materials Cover Sheet. If you are applying for the BA/BFA dual-degree program, please use the Parsons Undergraduate BABFA Materials Cover Sheet. If you are applying for an AAS program, please use the Parsons AAS Materials Cover Sheet.
International students accepted to Parsons who need the I-20 or DS-2019 form to obtain a visa will receive a link to the online International Student Application Packet in their acceptance letters and emails or they may access the link via the Accepted Student tab in MyNewSchool. This web page includes information about applying for the I-20 or DS-2019, guidelines for providing financial documents, instructions and procedures for F-1 transfer students, and other important forms and information. For more information, visit the International Student Services website. For questions regarding the visa application process, please contact International Student Services at iss@newschool.edu.
All students who are not native English speakers must take the English Course Placement test, regardless of previous English courses, TOEFL scores, or SAT scores. This is a test of listening comprehension consisting of recorded speech followed by multiple-choice questions. Students required to take the English Course Placement Exam will receive an email with instructions for signing up to take the exam.
International students seeking scholarships and financial aid should visit New School Financial Aid for more information.
