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.  All other areas of campus are limited to faculty and students, who require spaces such as artist studios, performances spaces, and classrooms for their graduation requirements. 

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. 

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.

In a concerted effort to provide New School graduates with excellence in services and programming, we are working closely with the Office of Career Development and Experience to offer resources and events that launch and boost your career through HireNew. We encourage alumni to take advantage of these programs, and hope you'll be inspired to share your experience and success by mentoring New School students and recent graduates.
 
Career Services
Alumni are welcome to attend career fairs, workshops, and networking events organized by the Office of Career Services via HireNew. If you graduated from The New School with a bachelor's or associate's degree, complete this short form to obtain additional support services including resume and cover letter review. If you are an alum of a graduate program, please make appointments directly on HireNew.

New Skills + Networks
After graduation, New School alumni have access to New Skills + Networks, workshops, events, and discounted and free courses where they can make new connections and learn new skills. Take a discounted Continuing Education course, join an online workshop, or connect with one of our professional affinity groups to continue learning at The New School.

The New School Network
Alumni are invited to join The New School Network, a digital space connecting students and alumni from 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, over 100 job listings, and news. Build your community and celebrate New School pride!

Meet a Mentor
Alumni are invited to volunteer this coming March - April as part of the Meet A Mentor series. Now more than ever, it's so important for students and graduates to hear from seasoned alumni, like you, who can speak to real world experience and provide career advice. During Meet A Mentors sessions, alumni and mentees can discuss career advice, job hunting, networking, interviewing, resume or portfolio review, and networking with fellow alumni and New School colleagues. Seeking a mentor? Browse available volunteers to book your session!

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.

Farmers Insurance Choice
As a New School alum, you have access to discounted insurance coverage from a variety of carriers using Farmers Insurance Choice. Through the platform, you can obtain quotes from several carriers for insurance for both auto and home, as well as motorcycle, boat, RV, and more. Additionally, policies can be customized to fit your particular needs. The member discount code is EQD.

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. 

AAA Car Insurance
AAA provides world-class roadside assistance, car insurance, and exclusive discounts and services to its members. As a New School alum, 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.