Visiting & Admission Events

New School students live and study in the center of one of the world's most celebrated cities. See it for yourself by exploring our New York City campus or by joining one of our many online events and information sessions.

The Welcome Center

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Our Welcome Center building is located at 2 West 13th Street (at Fifth Avenue). 

Visit our Welcome Center Virtual Desk weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET to connect with a student assistant and learn more about our academic programs, our admission requirements, and campus life.

If you can't visit us in person, you can take our virtual tour or connect with us through one of our online events. For questions or to plan your visit, please email admission@newschool.edu.

Admitted Student Events

Beginning in March, the Office of Admission offers both online and in-person events, including campus tours, specifically for students offered admission for the fall. Admitted students are encouraged to register for one or more of these events. 

Admitted Student Events

Admission Appointments

The Office of Admission offers both online and in-person appointments for prospective applicants and family members who would like to meet individually with an admission counselor to identify best-fit programs and discuss the admission process.  

Undergraduate (first-year and transfer) appointments

Graduate appointments

Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students Admission appointments

AAS Admission appointments

Admission Events

We offer a full calendar of information sessions, open house events, off-site college and graduate school fairs, student panels and talks, portfolio reviews, and performing arts workshops.

Undergraduate Admission Events

Graduate Admission Events

Special Group Tours

School counselors, community and group leaders, and others interested in scheduling a special group tour should submit their request through our Special Tour Request Form. We are currently welcoming groups of 20 people or fewer to our campus. 

Request a Special Group Tour

Connect with Us

If you would like to connect individually with an Admission counselor with questions about our programs, campus, or application process, please contact us by phone at 212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040 or by email at admission@newschool.edu.

Meet Our Undergraduate Team

Meet Our Graduate Team

Meet Our Student Team

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life of a New School Student, Visit and Learn

Wondering what a day in the life of a New Schooler is like? When you study in the heart of Greenwich Village, every day is a chance to explore, challenge what you know and believe, and find inspiration. Student-made videos, stories, playlists, and interactive maps immerse you in our community.

Take The Next Step

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.