Undergraduate Admissions Events

The Office of Admission offers in-person and online 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. 

Register for an Undergraduate (First-Year or Transfer) Appointment

Students interested in our Adult Bachelor's Program should register for one of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students Admission Appointments.

Students interested in our associate's degree programs should register for one of our AAS Admission Appointments.

Application Preparation Workshops offer tools to prospective students planning to apply to a New School program. The workshops cover all aspects of the application process, including audition and portfolio preparation, writing a strong statement of purpose and/or essay, and gathering and submitting supplemental materials.

Register for an Application Preparation Workshop

These events are open fairs, at the undergraduate and/or transfer level, attended by New School Admission representatives. They allow you to connect with our team—virtually or in person—as well as representatives from other higher education institutions without the need to travel to campus.

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Our information sessions are designed for students interested in learning more about The New School's undergraduate degree programs and admission requirements. Admission representatives will provide an introduction to the university and its undergraduate colleges: Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Performing Arts.

In addition to these general undergraduate information sessions, school- and program-specific information sessions are also occasionally offered. 

Register for an Information Session

Student-led campus tours introduce visitors to our academic facilities. Student housing is not included. Only those with appointments will be able to tour campus. Please register for the tour most appropriate for your interests.

Undergraduate Programs Tours
These 90-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and/or the College of Performing Arts. These tours provide a general and broad overview of campus facilities frequented by undergraduate students at The New School. Those seeking a more focused introduction to a particular area of study are encouraged to register for a school-specific tour. 

Parsons Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at Parsons School of Design. Those seeking a more general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School, including study at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and/or the College of Performing Arts, are encouraged to register for an Undergraduate Programs tour. 

Lang Campus Tour
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. Those seeking a more general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School, including study at Parsons School of Design and/or the College of Performing Arts, are encouraged to register for an Undergraduate Programs tour. 

College of Performing Arts Undergraduate Programs Campus Tour
These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to the undergraduate academic facilities at the College of Performing Arts. Those seeking a more general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School, including study at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and/or Parsons School of Design, are encouraged to register for an Undergraduate Programs tour. 

If you are unable to schedule an in-person tour, we encourage you to take our virtual tour and connect with us through one of our many additional online events. 

• Schedule an Undergraduate Programs Tour
• Schedule a Parsons Undergraduate, Lang, or College of Performing Arts Tour
• Campus Map

Thinking about transferring to The New School? Pursue your passions and further your career in one of our liberal arts undergraduate programs. Prospective Lang and Adult Bachelor's Program transfer students can register for an individual appointment to discuss the transfer application process and to receive an estimate of their number of eligible transfer credits.

Register for a Transfer Appointment

These virtual events give prospective students and their families the opportunity to directly connect with members of our student team.

Virtual Student Panels
Learn about our university, academic programs, application processes, student life, and much more as our students talk about life on our urban campus and answer questions directly from you.

For the fall semester, Student Panels will be available Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

Student Team Talks
These virtual events gave prospective students and their families the opportunity to directly connect with members of our student team and get an insider’s view of the New School experience. These 45-minute online presentations/chats go in depth on a single topic.

Register for a Student Team Talk or Panel

National Portfolio Day events are held virtually and in person in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

These annual events provide students with the unique opportunity to meet individually with representatives from accredited art and design colleges and universities. Portfolio reviews are strongly encouraged for applicants who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts and related fields. At these meetings, school representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss programs, and answer questions about professional careers in art and design.

Check out the list of upcoming National Portfolio Days that our graduate and undergraduate admission teams will be attending.

Interested students should also visit the National Portfolio Day Association website to learn more and officially register to attend these events. 

Meet with a Parsons undergraduate Admission representative for a virtual portfolio review!

These portfolio review sessions give undergraduate prospective students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an Admission representative and discuss work being considered for inclusion in the portfolio as part of an application to Parsons School of Design. 

All appointments are held Eastern Standard Time. Be prepared to share digital documentation of your portfolio. Please include your best and most recent work. Works-in-progress and sketchbooks are also welcome.

For advice on what work to bring to your appointment, review our portfolio tips. We look forward to meeting you!

Register for a portfolio review!

Workshops and master classes are educational sessions designed to give prospective students the opportunity to interact with students and the faculty of teaching artists at the College of Performing Arts.

Upcoming Workshops and Master Classes

Thinking about transferring to The New School? Pursue your passions and advance your career in one of our undergraduate programs. Our transfer events provide potential applicants with the opportunity to identify the best-fit program and receive an estimate of earned transfer credits and timeline to graduation. These events are ideal for students who have attended college in the past, are currently enrolled at a community college, and/or have already earned a bachelor's degree. 

Transfer to The New School Online Information Session
These online information sessions are for students interested in transferring to an undergraduate program at The New School. We will discuss program options in Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the College of Performing Arts, and the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students, as well as application requirements and transfer credit policies and procedures.

Upcoming events:

• Tuesday, October 3, at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Friday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m. ET

Parsons AAS Programs Online Information Session
Join the Admission team online to learn about Parsons' Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Communication, and Interior Design. These intensive programs are designed for career changers or students who have some college experience and want to launch or advance a career in design or fashion.

Upcoming events:

• Thursday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Thursday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 24, at 4:00 p.m. ET

Adult Bachelor's Programs Online Information Session
Join the Admission team online to learn about the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students at The New School. We will review program details, the admission process, application requirements, transfer credit policies, and much more. 

Upcoming events:

• Thursday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Credit for Prior Learning Online Information Session
Join the Prior Learning coordinator, Rachel Heiman, and members of the Adult Bachelor's Program Admission team to learn about how to receive credit toward your degree at the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students for the college-level learning you’ve acquired through work, life, and volunteer and military experience.

More dates will be announced soon!

We invite prospective undergraduate students and their families to join us for our immersive Discover Days, virtually or in person, to learn about The New School and the undergraduate programs at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Performing Arts. Engage in live discussions with current students and staff on admission, financial aid, and campus life.

Upcoming Virtual Events

• Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. ET
• Saturday, November 4, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET (for prospective transfer students)
• Saturday, December 9, 8:00–10:45 a.m. ET (for prospective international students)
• Saturday, January 6, 2024, 1:00–3:45 p.m. ET

Upcoming In-Person Events

• Sunday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET
• Sunday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET

Register for a Discover Day