How to Apply

We’re here to guide you through the New School application process. Many students and their communities have been affected by natural disasters this year. If you're among those who have been affected and have questions or concerns about deadline extensions, fee waivers, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out with requests for support and flexibility. If you have any questions, please email our admission counselors at admission@newschool.edu.

Each of our graduate programs has unique application requirements as part of the application process, such as auditions, portfolio submissions, or essays.

Steps to Apply: Graduate

Step 1: Select Your Program
Learn more about our graduate programs to determine your program of interest.

Step 2: General Application
Use The New School’s Online Application to apply for all MA, MS, MFA, MArch, MPS, MM, and PhD degrees; professional studies diplomas; and graduate certificate programs.

Step 3: Program Application
Use the links below to navigate to the application instructions for your program.

Parsons School of Design

• All Programs

College of Performing Arts

• Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (MA)
• School of Drama: All Programs

• Mannes School of Music: All Programs

The New School for Social Research

• All Programs

Schools of Public Engagement

Creative Writing Program

• Creative Writing (MFA)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA)

Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs

• International Affairs (MA/MS)
  

Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment

• Graduate Degrees
  • Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management (MS)  
  • Nonprofit Management (MS)
  • Organizational Change Management (MS)
  • Public and Urban Policy (PhD)
  • Public and Urban Policy (MS)
    
    
• Certificates
  • Leadership and Change (Post-Master's Certificate)
  • Organization Development (Post-Master's Certificate)
  • Sustainability Strategies (Post-Master's Certificate)

School of Media Studies

• Graduate Programs
  • Media Studies (MA)
  • Media Management (MS)

• Certificates
  • Documentary Media Studies (Graduate Certificate)
  • Media Management (Graduate Certificate)

Parsons Paris

• Fashion Studies (MA)
• History of Design and Curatorial Studies (MA)

Application Fee Waivers

The New School waives application fees for those who meet the eligibility guidelines listed below. If you believe you meet at least one of the requirements or might qualify because of personal financial circumstances, please contact the Office of Admission by email at enroll@newschool.edu or by phone at 212.229.5150. If additional documentation is required, it will be requested at that time.

Below are the eligibility guidelines for application fee waivers:

• You are a veteran.
• You are an IIE or Fulbright applicant; returning Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, or City Year volunteer; Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow; CORO Fellow; New York City Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Fellow; Charles Rangel Fellow; or Donald Payne Fellow
  

Additional Resources

• Readmission: If you are applying for readmission, please complete the Application for Readmission form and follow the submission instructions (PDF).
  
• Visiting, Exchange, and Non-degree Students: Graduate students interested in applying as visiting or exchange students should email visiting@newschool.edu.