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.

Our online 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

• Wednesday, February 1, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, February 15, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, March 1, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, March 15, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, March 29, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, April 12, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, April 26, at 12:00 noon
• Wednesday, May 10, at 12:00 noon 

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

Register for a Virtual Information Session

These 60-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. Undergraduate Programs Tours provide a general and broad overview of undergraduate study at The New School. Those seeking a more focused introduction to a particular area of study may wish to register for a school-specific tour.   

Only those with appointments will be able to tour campus. 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. 

For check-in at an in-person event:

• The New School has partnered with CLEAR to use Health Pass, an online tool that safely and simply provides proof of COVID-19 vaccination and testing. For the most efficient entry possible, all guests should download the CLEAR app and complete the checklist for entry requirements before coming to campus.
• Guests and visitors must provide one of the following: proof of up-to-date vaccination, including a booster when eligible; a negative result from a PCR test taken within three days before arrival; or a negative result from a rapid test taken the same day.
• Wearing a mask is strongly recommended but not required on campus.

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. 

Register for an Undergraduate Campus Tour

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

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

Register for a Transfer Appointment

Thinking about transferring to The New School? Follow 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 Online Information Session
This online information session is designed for students interested in transferring to an undergraduate program at The New School. We will discuss program options at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Performing Arts and in the Adult Bachelor's Program, as well as application requirements and transfer credit policies and procedures.

More dates will be posted soon.

Transferring to Parsons Bachelor's Programs Online Information Session
Are you interested in transferring to a bachelor's program at Parsons? This virtual information session, hosted by the Office of Admission, will guide you through the transfer process.

More dates will be posted soon.

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 posted 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 posted 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.

More dates will be posted soon.