Plan Your Virtual Visit

Online Admission Events

• Information Sessions

  Information sessions are 45- to 60-minute in-person presentations by admission staff and/or faculty designed for students interested in applying for admission. 

  During the summer term (July 6-August 14), we will be offering the following online information sessions:

  Online Undergraduate Programs Information Sessions

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

  • Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

  Explore Parsons AAS Online Information Session

  Join us to learn about our diverse and innovative associate degrees for professionals at Parsons. These virtual information sessions will offer a brief overview of each program and the application process. Please note that the AAS degree programs are best suited to students with college experience who are clear about their interests in the field of design and prepared for rapid immersion in a professional course of study. The Parsons AAS programs are not meant for students just finishing high school.

  • August 5 at 9:30 a.m.

  Adult Bachelor's Program Admission Information Session

  Join admission representatives for this online information session about our innovative undergraduate program for adults and transfer students. Learn about our flexible bachelor's program, which you can self-design to fit your academic and professional goals. You're welcome to bring copies of your transcripts for an admission counselor to review to determine how many of your previous credits are eligible for transfer.

  • July 30 at 4:00 p.m.

   

   

   

• Parsons Portfolio Reviews

  Portfolio review events offer anyone wishing to pursue higher education in the visual arts and related fields an opportunity to meet representatives of colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. School representatives are available to review your artwork, discuss programs, and answer questions about professional careers in art and design. 

  During the summer term (July 6 - August 14), we will be offering the following portfolio review events:

  Parsons Portfolio Reviews

  During this portfolio review time, a series of 15-minute virtual portfolio review sessions will be available. These portfolio review sessions give undergraduate prospective students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Parsons Admission representative for general admission advising and discussion of work being considered for inclusion in an application portfolio. Prepare to share digital documentation of your work. All are welcome, even those who don’t have work to show or have only a few pieces. 

  Register for a Parsons Portfolio Review

   

• Pre-Admission Counseling Appointments

  These online appointments are for prospective first-year or transfer students and family members who would like to speak with the Welcome Center admission counselor about undergraduate admission and enrollment at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, and/or the College of Performing Arts.

  During the summer term (July 6 - August 14), we will be offering the following pre-admission counseling appointment times:

  • Mondays at 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesdays at 1:00 and 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays at 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays at 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
  • Fridays at 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.

  Register for a Pre-Admission Counseling Appointment

• Transfer Events

  Thinking about transferring to The New School from another university or community college? 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.

  During the summer term (July 6 - August 14), we will be offering the following transfer events:

  Transfer Wednesdays

  Thinking about transferring to The New School? Follow your passions and further your career in one of our undergraduate programs. Our Transfer Wednesday events provide potential applicants with the opportunity to meet individually with an admission counselor for 30 minutes, in person or by phone, to identify the program that is the best fit and receive an estimate of earned transfer credits and timeline to graduation. These meetings 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. 

  • Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

• Webinars

  We invite prospective students to join us for a scheduled online chat, webinar, or information session. These online events feature admission staff, current students, alumni, and/or faculty.

  During the summer term (July 6 - August 14), we will be offering the following webinars:

  Virtual Student Panels

  These virtual events are for prospective first-year and transfer students interested in undergraduate or graduate study at The New School and their families. 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. 

  • Undergraduate Programs: Mondays at 4:00 p.m. and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
  • Graduate Programs: Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.

  Register for a Webinar