Benefits

As a New School alum, you are part of an inspiring and vibrant community. No matter where you are based in the world, you are entitled to benefits offered exclusively to the New School alumni community.

• New School Campus & Library Access

  New School buildings are closed for the remainder of the COVID-19 disruption. Please check back at a later date for updates.
  

  Campus Access
  Alumni with an alumni photo ID card have access to select cafes, common spaces, current reading materials, library computers with internet and databases, black & white printers and scanners, and librarians’ assistance in the following New School buildings from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  University Center, 65 Fifth Avenue
  Vera List Center, 6 East 16th Street
  Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street

  Because of space constraints, alumni do not have access to classrooms, studios or labs, practice spaces, fitness centers, the Making Center, or other New School buildings. For the safety of our students, alumni do not have guest privileges. Alumni must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct for continued access. Violation of these standards may result in disciplinary action including revocation of campus access. 
  
  Alumni who are interested in hosting an event or renting space on campus can contact The New School Leasing Office. Digital alumni cards do not permit access to buildings.
  
  Request an alumni card through the Alumni Benefits Request Form.

  Library Access
  Alumni with the alumni card program have on-site access to common study spaces, current reading materials, computers with internet and databases, standard printers and scanners, librarians’ assistance, and more.

  Visit The New School Libraries Alumni Access Site

  Wifi Access
  While visiting campus, alumni with a NetID@newschool.edu address can log on to an exclusive newschool-alumni wifi network. For troubleshooting, please visit IT Central's Website. Request a Net ID through the Alumni Benefits Request Form or Reset your Net ID Password.

• Alumni Cards

  Due to the new COVID-19 safety precautions put in place at The New School, the Office of Alumni Engagement is temporarily postponing issuing alumni cards, including new digital, photo, or temporary visitor passes. Please check back at a later date for updates.

  Alumni Card
  Alumni cards are issued to graduates that have earned an AAS, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or for-credit certificate at The New School. To accommodate our large alumni population, we offer two kinds of alumni cards to our global community. Digital alumni cards can be used to take advantage of most benefits and are issued to alumni worldwide by email. Student or alumni photo ID cards issued by Card Services permit access to campus libraries and facilities.

  Digital Alumni Card
  In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and adhere to The New School's commitment to sustainability, Alumni Engagement now issues alumni cards by email. To protect the privacy of our alumni, digital alumni cards do not contain N numbers.
  
  Request a digital alumni card through the Alumni Benefits Request Form.

  Alumni Photo ID Card
  For long-term access to campus, alumni must have an alumni or student photo ID card. Alumni must acquire a digital alumni card before they can receive an alumni photo ID card. 

  Visiting Campus for a Short Time
  Just visiting campus? Please visit Card Services to sign up for an alumni card and receive a temporary five-day pass to campus.

  Summer 2020 Changes
  The Alumni Engagement team is always striving to streamline and improve benefits and access for our alumni community. Starting August 2020, alumni photo ID cards will transition to swipe technology, which will allow alumni expanded access on campus. Please look out for upcoming communication regarding these changes.

• Technology Access

  Email and calendar services allow you to connect to all students, faculty, alumni, and staff throughout the New School. You can communicate and manage schedules with New School email and calendar services.

  NetID

  Your NetID, a username such as ParsJ123, is your key to technology services at The New School. With your NetID, you will be able to authenticate your identity and gain access to a variety of information technology resources at The New School.

  • Gmail — This is your official New School email account for communication with New School students, faculty, and staff.
  • Email Alias — This is a customized email address that you can use instead of the email address assigned to you by The New School.

  • Google Calendar — Keep track of all your events and schedules while signed in to the G Suite platform with your New School NetID and password.

  Request a NetID through the Alumni Benefits Request Form or Reset your Net ID Password.
  
  
  
• Learning at The New School

  Open Campus (Continuing Education)
  Open Campus offers a network of resources and an array of opportunities to learn and develop skills on campus and online. New School alumni and their friends and family are eligible to receive a 25 percent discount on noncredit adult continuing education courses. Discover courses in art and design, management and entrepreneurship, writing and literature, media, film and tech, and studies in culture and society.

  Request an Open Campus Discount Code

  University Learning Center Acces
  The University Learning Center is dedicated to providing academic support to The New School’s diverse student population through one-on-one tutoring sessions and other services. Our primary goal is to help students become stronger and more independent learners so that they can succeed in achieving their academic goals. To sign up for tutoring, you must have a NetID. Individual tutoring sessions are offered in the following areas:

  • General and graduate-level writing
  • ESL services
  • Oral presentations
  • Time management
  • Math and economics
  • Software (including Adobe CC)
  • Computer programming

  Request a NetID through the Alumni Benefits Request Form.

  Application Fee Waiver
  Alumni and immediate dependents who are applying to The New School can use the fee waiver application code TNSAlumni20 before submitting their application.  

  Prospective Student Referrals
  Help us identify the best and brightest prospective students. Alumni are invited to submit the names of prospective students that they think would thrive in one of The New School's degree programs. The Office of Admissions will send nominated students application materials and will waive their application fee because of their nomination by New School alumni. 

  Nominate a prospective student

• Networking & Career Services

  New School Network
  Alumni and students are invited to join The New School Network, an all-new digital space that connects you with alumni around the world to seek and offer advice and mentorship and share news and accomplishments. The New School Network app, powered by Graduway, is available for iPhone and Android. 
  Grow Your Network

  New School Alumni LinkedIn
  Connect and network with your fellow alumni by joining our exclusive alumni LinkedIn Group. Join LinkedIn.

  Alumni Career Services
  Alumni preparing to take the next step in their career trajectory or rethinking their career path can take advantage of The New School’s Career Services for Alumni, including:

  • One-on-one career advising appointments
  • Job search and portfolio assistance
  • Access to The New School's online job database, HireNew
  • Invitations to networking and career events
• Exclusive Alumni Discounts

  We are always searching for and negotiating exciting benefits for our alumni community. The following benefits may be requested through the Alumni Benefits Request Form.

  MoMA Complimentary Pass (Limited Number)
  The New School offers alumni one complimentary general admission pass per year to the Museum of Modern Art as long as supplies last. Spring 2020 update: Due to overwhelming demand, at this time MoMA Guest Passes are temporarily unavailable. 

  Plum Benefits
  Alumni can receive discounts of up to 50 percent off tickets with access to preferred seating and special offers for shows and attractions, theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, and hotels when using an exclusive discount through Plum Benefits.

  Zipcar
  Train not working on the weekend? Join Zipcar for $25 per year for the Occasional Driving Plan and have your application fee waived!

  Car Rentals
  Getting out of town? Use your alumni discount and receive 25 percent off base rates at Avis, Budget, and Hertz car rentals. 

  Unlimited Biking: Bike Rental and Tours in New York
  Explore New York with a 50 percent discount off bike rentals at Unlimited Biking.

  Hyatt Union Square
  Visiting New York and need a hotel? New School alumni receive an exclusive discount off standard rates at the Hyatt Union Square.

  
  

  Village Copier - 13th Street
  13th Street Village Copier has long been synonymous with vividly creative production and close attention to detail. Alumni receive a 20 percent discount off any purchase over $10 with their New School alumni photo or student ID card.

  AAA Car Insurance 
  AAA provides world-class roadside assistance, car insurance, and exclusive discounts and services to its members. New School alumni are eligible for a 10 percent discount. 

  OZ Moving Discount
  Oz Moving & Storage offers a 10 percent discount for all New School alumni.

  Kaplan Graduate Exam Prep Discount
  New School alumni are eligible for a 10 percent discount on Kaplan Comprehensive courses for graduate-level exams: LSAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT.