Plan Your Visit

Welcome to The New School

Visiting The New School's New York City campus gives you a sense of the culture, coursework, and student life at the school. Meet current students and faculty, sit in on classes, have lunch at our cafeteria, and take in the neighborhood. If you're not in the area, check out our virtual campus tour to see our campus from afar. Then, plan a visit to experience firsthand our distinctive academic programs and beautiful facilities.

Campus Tours for Students and Parents

The New School's Welcome Center, located at 72 Fifth Avenue, is the first stop for visitors to our Greenwich Village campus.

Welcome Center Hours

• Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Campus visits will not be available August 20-25 because of New Student Orientation.

Residence halls are not included on these tours. Campus housing tours are offered as open houses and do not require pre-registration. More information about on-campus residences can be found on the Student Housing website.

How to Register

To register online for campus tours, class visits, or information sessions, or for off-campus events, visit our Undergraduate Events and/or Graduate Events websites or use the quick links below.

Group Tours

If you would like to arrange a special group tour for your class or organization, submit the Special Tour Request form below. (Special tours are available only to groups, not individuals.)

• Schedule a Special Group Tour

Questions?

If you have questions about your visit to The New School or need help with registration, please contact us for assistance.

• Undergraduate Campus Tours

  Undergraduate campus tours include a 20-minute university overview/welcome session and a 60-minute tour of our academic facilities.

  Summer Term II Campus Visit Schedule (July 2 - August 18)

  • Parsons School of Design
    • Parsons Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 
    • Parsons Associate's Degree Campus Tours - Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.
  • Eugene Lang College
    • Lang Undergraduate Campus Tours - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
  • College of Performing Arts
    • School of Drama Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours - Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
    • Mannes School of Music Campus Tours - Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
    • School of Jazz and Contemporary Music Campus Tours - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
  • Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours (includes all undergraduate programs) - Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

  Note: Campus visits will not be available August 20-25 to accommodate New Student Orientation.

  Fall Term Campus Visit Schedule (Beginning August 27)

  Note: The university will be closed September 1-3 for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

  • Parsons School of Design
    • Parsons Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. 
    • Parsons Associate's Degree Campus Tours - Fridays at 2:00 p.m. (beginning September 21)
  • Eugene Lang College
    • Lang Undergraduate Campus Tours - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. 
  • College of Performing Arts
    • School of Drama Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
    • Mannes School of Music Campus Tours - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
    • School of Jazz and Contemporary Music Campus Tours - Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
  • Undergraduate Programs Campus Tours (includes all undergraduate programs) - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

   

   

   

  Register for an Undergraduate Tour

• Graduate Campus Tours

  Graduate campus tours include a 60-minute tour of the university's academic facilities for all graduate programs (or college facilities for School of Drama tour).

  Summer Campus Visit Schedule (May 21-August 18)

  Graduate Programs at The New School

  • Tuesdays and Fridays at 2:00 p.m.

  • Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

  Note: Campus visits will not be available August 20-25 to accommodate New Student Orientation.

  Fall Term Campus Visit Schedule (Beginning August 27)

  Note: The university will be closed September 1-3 for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

  College of Performing Arts

  • School of Drama Graduate Programs Campus Tours - Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (beginning October 2)
  • Mannes School of Music Campus Tours - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

  Graduate Programs Campus Tours (includes all graduate programs) - Fridays at 2:00 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.

  Register for a Graduate Tour

   

   

• Information Sessions

  Information sessions are 45- to 60-minute presentations by admission staff, ideal for students interested in applying for admission.

  Information sessions are not offered during the summer months. Check back for fall and spring term availability.

  Register for an Information Session

• Class Visits

  Sit in on a class and be challenged to think in a different way or explore a new idea.

  Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

  Lang class visits are available Mondays through Thursdays, from September to December and from February to April.

  Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students

  Class visits within the Adult Bachelor's Program are available during the fall and spring semesters. You can even visit some online classes! Email nspeundergrad@newschool.edu to schedule your class visit.

  Other Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

  To inquire about an undergraduate or graduate class visit at one of our other schools, email the Office of Admission at admission@newschool.edu with your specific request.

• Getting to Campus

  Most students use public transportation to get around campus. We encourage visitors to do the same whenever possible. Use the links below to help plan your visit to and around New York City. 

  • Directions to Campus
  • Campus Map
  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
  • Google Maps
  • NYC Trip Planner
• Parking Near Campus

  Drivers can park at one of the many garages near The New School. The university is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of the garages listed below.

  Parking Garage	Address and Phone	Open Hours
  PARK-IT Ronel Parking Corp.	25 West 13th Street New York, NY 212.229.0548	Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday, closed
  Central Parking System of NY	20 West 13th Street New York, NY 212.352.862	Monday to Sunday, open 24 hours a day
  Hertz Corporation	12-16 East 13th Street New York, NY 212.486.5915	Monday to Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  12th St. Garage	17-19 East 12th Street New York, NY 212.929.9879	Monday to Sunday, open 24 hours
  GMC Brevoort Garage	21 East 12th Street New York, NY 212.924.1604	Monday to Sunday, open 24 hours
  Imperial East 14th Garage Corp.	7 East 14th Street New York, NY 212.929.8529	Monday to Sunday, open 24 hours

• Accommodations Near Campus

  Below are some hotel options for out-of-town visitors. The New School is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of these businesses.

  Hotel	Address	Distance from Campus
  Walker Hotel	52 West 13th Street	0.2 miles/Greenwich Village
  Washington Square Hotel	103 Waverly Place	0.4 miles/Greenwich Village
  W New York - Union Square	201 Park Avenue South	0.6 miles/Union Square
  Chelsea Inn	46 West 17th Street	0.8 miles/Chelsea
  Hotel 17	225 East 17th Street	0.8 miles/Union Square
  Gramercy Park Hotel	2 Lexington Avenue	1 mile/Gramercy
  Maritime Hotel	363 West 16th Street	1 mile/Chelsea
  Mercer Hotel	147 Mercer Street	1 mile/SoHo
  American Dream Hostel	168 East 24th Street	1.1 miles/Gramercy
  Comfort Inn	18 West 25th Street	1.1 miles/Gramercy
  Hampton Inn - New York	108 West 24th Street	1.1 miles/Gramercy
  Chelsea Center Hostel	313 West 29th Street	1.4 miles/Chelsea
  The Evelyn	7 East 27th Street	1.2 miles/Gramercy
  Off SoHo Suites	11 Rivington Street	1.4 miles/Nolita
  Hampton Inn Manhattan	54 Watts Street	1.5 miles/Tribeca
  SoHo Grand Hotel	310 West Broadway	1.7 miles/Tribeca
  Affinia Shelburne	303 Lexington Avenue	1.8 miles/Murray Hill
  Homewood Suites by Hilton	312 West 37th Street	1.8 miles/Garment District
  Marriott Marquis	1535 Broadway	2.1 miles/Midtown
  Millennium Hilton	55 Church Street	2.2 miles/Financial District
  Hampton Inn	320 Pearl Street	2.3 miles/South Seaport
  Waldorf Astoria, Waldorf Towers	100 East 50th Street	2.3 miles/Midtown East
  The Out Hotel	510 West 42nd Street	2.4 miles/Garment District
  Gild Hall	15 Gold Street	2.4 miles/Financial District
  Ritz-Carlton NY, Central Park	50 Central Park South	2.5 miles/Midtown
  YOTEL New York	570 10th Avenue	2.6 miles/Midtown West
  JW Marriott Essex House New York	160 Central Park South	2.6 miles/Midtown
  New York Marriott Downtown	85 West Street	2.6 miles/Battery Park
  St. Regis New York	2 East 55th Street	2.7 miles/Midtown East
  Wall St. Inn	9 South William Street	2.8 miles/Financial District
  Renaissance Hotel 57	130 East 57th Street	2.7 miles/Midtown East
  Q&A Hotel	70 Pine Street	2.7 miles/Wall Street
  Ritz-Carlton NY, Battery Park	2 West Street	3 miles/Battery Park
  The Plaza	768 Fifth Avenue	3.5 miles/Upper East Side