Undergraduate Admissions Events

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

Admitted Student 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.

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.

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00 noon (online)
• Tuesday, June 13, at 12:00 noon (in person)
• Tuesday, June 20, at 6:00 p.m. (online)
• Tuesday, June 27, at 12:00 noon (in person)
• Tuesday, July 11, at 12:00 noon (in person)
• Tuesday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m. (online)
• Tuesday, July 25, at 12:00 noon (in person)
• Tuesday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m. (online)

In addition to the general undergraduate information sessions noted above, 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

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 spring semester, Virtual Undergraduate Student Panels will be available Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. and Virtual Graduate Student Panels will be available on Tuesdays at 5:00 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

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!

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

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. 

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.

More dates will be announced soon!

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. 

More dates will be announced soon!

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 in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students for the college-level learning you’ve acquired through work, life, volunteer, and military experience.

Upcoming events:

• Tuesday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. ET

Our Junior Preview Day series is designed for juniors in high school who may be interested in applying for undergraduate programs at The New School for fall 2024. The series includes three episodes—Starting Your Search, Preparing Your Application, and Making Your Decision—and you may join us for any or all. Episodes will provide students and families with information about navigating the college search process, preparing an application for admission, deciding between multiple offers of admission, financing a college education, and what it's like to study at The New School in New York City. You’ll be able to connect with current students and Admission staff, learn more about our undergraduate areas of study, and gain confidence in identifying your best-fit school. 

Upcoming events:

• Episode 2: Preparing Your Application—Thursday, May 11, 4:00 p.m. ET
• Episode 3: Making Your Decision—Thursday, June 8, 4:00 p.m. ET

Register for a Junior Preview Day