To become a Parsons student, please complete the steps below:
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. Whether you are a first-time or returning user, use the "Reset Your Password" link if your password does not work.
Paying 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 letter of acceptance.
Special circumstances regarding the tuition deposit
If you paid your deposit in a previous term or are part of a special program that exempts you from submitting a deposit, simply return the Intent to Enroll form that was included with your acceptance letter.
If you decide not to attend
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your admission application, please complete this online form.
Check Your Financial Aid Status
In order to receive financial aid, U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens must submit the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov (the New School code is 002780). Carefully read all the comments on your Student Aid Report (SAR) and follow up as necessary. Information about applying for financial aid and financing options available for all students can be found on the Student Financial Services website. If you have been awarded a scholarship and/or are eligible for financial aid and have a completed application on file, you can check the status of your financial aid online at my.newschool.edu. Log in using the instructions above.
International Students: Begin the International Student Application Packet
International students 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, or they can access the link through 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. To learn more, go to International Student Services.
Students who have submitted their tuition deposit will receive an email from the Office of Advising introducing their academic advisors and providing directions for scheduling an advising appointment and registration. More information and important dates can be found on the Parsons Advising Incoming Students page. All new students must have submitted the required tuition deposit through the online system or the Admission Reply Form (PDF) in order to register or apply for university housing.
All new students who are not native English speakers must take the English course placement test before they begin classes. If English is not your first language, you must take the test regardless of fluency, previous English courses, degrees or diplomas from U.S. institutions, TOEFL score, or SAT score. There are no exceptions. The test is administered before every semester during Orientation Week. Your scores will determine whether you will be required to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at The New School and whether any English course transfer credits can be applied to meet Parsons' first-year writing course requirement. The test is composed of the following sections: listening comprehension (recorded speech followed by multiple-choice questions), grammar questions (multiple choice), reading comprehension questions (multiple choice), one 30-minute essay (choice of two topics), and a brief oral interview.
