Benefits

New School alumni are welcome to visit campus to use the New School Libraries at 55 West 13th Street, 6 East 16th Street, and the University Center and to attend in-person public programs.

Guests and visitors must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster when eligible.

The New School is using CLEAR'S Health Pass, an online tool that safely and simply provides proof of COVID-19 vaccination, to issue guest passes. The CLEAR Health Pass replaces on-site manual vaccination checking and physical guest passes. CLEAR accounts should be set up before arrival on campus and remain active for a month, requiring only a selfie to reactivate. Further details of and instructions for creating and setting up a CLEAR account can be found on our Campus Access page.

The Welcome Center Visitors Desk, located at 72 Fifth Avenue, will remain open in a limited capacity to support guests who cannot use CLEAR.

Please note that classrooms, artist studios and practice rooms, and auditoriums cannot be reserved by visitors and alumni. The use of these spaces is limited to current students working toward their academic and graduation requirements.

Alumni ID Cards

The alumni IDs previously issued by The New School are not required at this time. The alumni ID card program continues to be on pause. Our office will let you know when alumni ID cards become available again.

New School alumni can maintain their newschool.edu email address after graduating, provided they log in at least once every six months. If you have lost access to your email address since graduating and wish to reinstate it, you can fill out this form to request an email account. 

While The New School was previously able to provide access to Google Suite services to alumni, Google’s newly imposed storage cap for institutions of higher education has made it necessary to revise university-wide online storage practices. As of November 1, 2022, Google Drive access is no longer available to New School alumni not actively employed by the university. The files on the drive will be permanently deleted by January 1, 2023. To access and migrate your files before this date, contact [email protected]. 

To learn more about changes to your New School apps and systems after graduation, view this helpful guide from IT at The New School.

The New School offers alumni opportunities for new skills and lifelong learning to enrich their knowledge and experience through workshops, events, and discounted courses. Alumni Engagement works with campus partners to make these options available to degree-conferred graduates. Come back and continue your lifelong learning at The New School. 

Career Development & Experience

Alumni are also eligible to attend career fairs, workshops, and networking events. You will find job guides and listings for job search engines on the alumni Career Services page and through HireNew. To obtain additional support services including a résumé and cover letter review, please complete this short form if you graduated with your bachelor’s or associate's degree. If you are an alum of a graduate program, please make appointments directly on HireNew.

The New School Network

Alumni are encouraged to join The New School Network, a digital space connecting students and alumni around the world into one TNS community. In the network, students and recent graduates can identify and contact alumni by field and interest and ask for mentorship and career guidance. Members can connect with alumni by program, year, or location. You'll also find listings for social and career networking events, industry specialists, more than 100 job listings, and news. Build your community and celebrate your New School pride!

New School LinkedIn Groups

Connect and network with fellow alumni by joining Alumni LinkedIn Groups for New School alumni and Parsons alumni.

We are always seeking and negotiating exciting benefits for the New School alumni community. Fill out the alumni benefits request form to receive discount codes and submit benefits. 

Continuing and Professional Education

Continuing and Professional Education offers a network of resources and an array of opportunities to learn and develop skills on campus and online. New School alumni 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. A discount code may be requested each semester and must be applied before submitting payment.

Dell Member Purchase Program

Shop discounted laptops, electronics, and accessories through Dell's Member Purchase Program. The New School Office of Alumni Engagement has negotiated special pricing and support on your behalf. These offers cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.

Farmers Insurance

Alumni are eligible for discounted plans through Farmers Insurance Choice.

Wix Premium

Wix is a cloud-based Web development platform that enables individuals to build, manage, and grow their online presence. Alumni are invited to exclusive workshops to learn to plan a website, use the Wix platform, explore design features, and learn about advanced digital marketing and selling online. All alumni workshop attendees will receive Wix Premium and a free domain for a year.

Skillshare

Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together to take the next step in their creative journey. It offers thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. New School alumni receive two months of Skillshare Premium for free.

AAA Car Insurance

AAA provides world-class roadside assistance, car insurance, and exclusive discounts and services to its members. As a New School alumnus or alumna, you are eligible for a 10 percent discount. 

Unlimited Biking

Explore New York with a 50 percent discount off bike rentals and tours at Unlimited Biking.

Grand Hyatt Union Square

New School alumni receive an exclusive discount on standard rates at the Hyatt Union Square.

Plum Benefits

Alumni receive discounts and special offers on tickets for theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, and hotels when using an exclusive discount through Plum Benefits.

Oz Moving Discount

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