Plan Your Visit

Facilitated by a current undergraduate student, our 60-minute campus tours provide an introduction to the academic programs and facilities at our Greenwich Village campus. Schedules for campus tours for the spring session appear below.

Undergraduate Program Campus Tours

These tours are ideal for those interested in an overview of all undergraduate programs of study at The New School, including liberal arts, art and design, and performing arts. For applicants and/or those seeking in-depth information about academic programs at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, or the College of Performing Arts, a school-specific tour is recommended.

Spring Session - January 21-May 9
Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Fridays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 12:00 noon

School-Specific Tours

These tours are ideal for those interested in an in-depth introduction to the academic programs at Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, or the schools of the College of Performing Arts.

Parsons School of Design

Spring Session - January 21-May 9
Mondays at 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Fridays at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

Spring Session - January 21-May 9
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Tuesdays at 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon
Fridays at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

Spring Session - January 21-May 9
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

School of Drama

Spring Session - January 21-May 9
Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

Mannes School of Music

Spring Session - January 21-May 9
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

Register for an Undergraduate Tour

Facilitated by a current graduate student, our 60-minute campus tours provide an introduction to the academic programs and facilities at our Greenwich Village campus. Graduate Programs tours will not be available during the winter session (January 2-20, 2020). Our campus tour schedule for the spring term (January 21 - May 9) is outlined below.

Graduate Programs Campus Tours
Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Fridays at 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Register for a Graduate Tour

Spring 2020 Junior Preview Days are for juniors in high school who may be interested in applying for undergraduate programs at The New School for Fall 2021. These half-day events are designed to provide students and families with information about navigating the college search process, preparing an application for admission, financing a college education, and what it's like to study at The New School in New York City. Connect with current students and admission staff, learn about our undergraduate areas of study, and gain confidence in identifying your best fit school. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Spring 2020 Junior Preview Days

Friday, February 28, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Friday, March 27, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thinking about transferring to The New School? 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 would be 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. 

Spring 2020 Transfer Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.: 30-minute in-person or phone appointments available

Register for a Transfer Wednesday

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

Spring Session Information Sessions (January 21-May 9)

Parsons Faculty Forum
Friday, February 14, at 12:00 noon
Friday, March 27, at 12:00 noon

Register for an Information Session

Sit in on a class and observe the New School curriculum in action.

Undergraduate Program Class Visits

Class visits are available for Eugene Lang College and the College of Performing Arts Mondays through Thursdays from September to December (fall term) and February to April (spring term). Online registration is available for Lang class visits. To schedule a class visit to the College of Performing Arts, please email the Office of Admission at admission@newschool.edu with your request.

Please note: Because of the nature of its studio classes, class visits at Parsons School of Design are not available. 

Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students Class Visits

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

Graduate Program Class Visits

To inquire about visiting a graduate class, email the Office of Admission at gradclassvisit@newschool.edu with your request.

Please note: Because of the nature of its studio classes, class visits at Parsons School of Design are not available.

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

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

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.

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.