The New School

About
Overview
The Adult Bachelor's reflects the goal of lifelong higher learning articulated by the founders of The New School in 1919. Today, we continue to dedicate ourselves to that mission in a program that offers exceptional services and an innovative curriculum to nearly 1,000 adult students in New York City and online.
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Academics
Overview
Subject Areas
Majors
Credit for Prior Learning
Experiential Learning
Online Learning
Self-Directed Learning
Bachelor's-Master's Program
General Degree Requirements
Minors
The core of the Adult Bachelor’s Program is the Self-Designed Liberal Arts BA/BS degree which gives students the freedom to design their own course of study, choosing from hundreds of inspiring and relevant courses. Whether you choose the flexible Liberal Arts program or one of our eight majors, your studies will prepare you for the demands of an evolving career landscape.
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Faculty
Overview
The faculty of the Adult Bachelor's is comprised of a diverse group of scholars and practitioners whose research interests include the 26 subject areas offered by the program. The program's Core Faculty Advisors help students develop a plan of study that assists you in attaining your degree and positions you for what comes next.
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Community
Overview
Advising
The Adult Bachelor's is a close-knit community of students, alumni, and faculty. In our classrooms — both in New York City and online — you study alongside artists and activists, writers and media-makers, parents and military veterans, career-starters and experienced professionals.
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Outcomes
Overview
Graduates of the Adult Bachelor's find success in the many professional areas they study at The New School. Many alumni go on to pursue further education, and some have gone on to become award-winning writers and filmmakers, teachers and professors, performing artists, psychologists, researchers, and activists.
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Admission & Funding
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How to Apply
Financial Aid & Funding
Admission Events
Tuition & Fees
When you apply to the Adult Bachelor's, you take an important step toward finishing your degree. Our admission team is available to assist you on this journey, helping you find an academic path that fits your life and your schedule.
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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Alexandra Shelley

Part-time Associate Teaching Professor

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