Monday, August 20 through Friday, August 24, 2012

All new students are expected to attend New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation for undergraduate and graduate students takes place August 20–24, 2012. Orientation is intended to help students become members of our university community. Orientation provides important information about academic procedures and policies and the registration process for your division of the university. In addition, workshops introduce you to the resources and services available to students at The New School.

Please check back after June 1, 2012 for your school's orientation schedule.

•  Parsons The New School for Design 
•  The New School for Social Research 
•  Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts  
•  The New School for Public Engagement
•  Mannes College The New School for Music
•  The New School for Drama  
•  The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music  

Please note:

•  Attendance is required at certain orientation sessions, so please review your division's schedule carefully and note the required events.
• New students in the School of Undergraduate Studies (BA, BS, and BFA) should plan to attend the academic orientation session on Thursday, August 16, 2012. Refer to The New School for Public Engagement orientation schedule for other events you might wish to attend during orientation week.
  
• ESL + Design Certificate students: Do not attend New Student Orientation events. For more information about registration and orientation, go to the ESL + Design web page.