Undergraduate Admissions Events

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, May 25, at 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 8, at 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 22, at 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 6, at 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 20, at 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 3, at 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 17, at 5:00 p.m.

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

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. 

For the summer term (May 23–August 19), undergraduate admission appointments will be available on the following days and times:

In-Person Undergraduate Admission Appointments

• Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Online Undergraduate Admission Appointments

• Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. 
• Fridays at 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

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

Students interested in our associate's degree programs should register for one of our Graduate and AAS appointments. 

These 60-minute student-led campus tours introduce visitors to our academic facilities.  

Tours through August 19 are now available for online registration. Tours will not be available from Monday, May 16, to Friday, May 20, during the university's finals and Commencement week, or on Monday, May 30, when the Welcome Center will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday. 

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. 

Upon checking in for an in-person event:

• All visitors must be fully vaccinated and boosted and present proof of vaccination to the Welcome Center staff. 
• All external guests must wear a mask in all university buildings and indoor spaces for the duration of their visit.

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

Virtual Student Panels
These virtual events give prospective students and their families the opportunity to directly connect with members of our student team. 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 summer term, Undergraduate Student Panels will be held on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. 

Register for a student team panel

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 needing to travel to campus.

View upcoming dates and locations

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.

Our undergraduate admission team will be available at the following virtual National Portfolio Day events offered by the National Portfolio Day Association:

• Saturday, May 21, 1:00 p.m. ET

Interested students can visit the National Portfolio Day Association website to officially register. Undergraduate applicants to Parsons are also invited to learn more about how to prepare a portfolio by visiting our Portfolio Help page.

Transfer Days

Thinking about transferring to The New School? Follow your passions and further your career in one of our undergraduate programs. Our Transfer Days 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. 

Register for a Transfer Day

Adult Bachelor's Program 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 discuss program details, the admission process, application requirements, transfer credit policies, and more. 

Upcoming dates:

• Thursday, May 19, at 4:00 p.m.