J-1 Visiting Scholars
Through The New School's Exchange Visitor program, international exchange visitors can enter the United States temporarily to teach, lecture, study, observe, conduct research, consult, train, or demonstrate special skills.
Below are information and resources provided by the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Information for New School Departments & Colleges
ISSS assists New School departments with meeting the immigration requirements for inviting visiting professors, research scholars, and short-term scholars under the J-1 Exchange Visitor program and guest lecturers under a provision in the B-1 (Business Visa) or WB (Business Visa Waiver) category. Please refer to Procedures for Inviting a Visiting Scholar to The New School.
If you have any questions about bringing a visiting scholar to The New School, please contact iss@newschool.edu. ISSS will provide the Request for Form DS-2019 and Invitation Letter template to the department after the initial inquiry.
Information for Visiting Scholars
Contact Us
212.229.5592
iss@newschool.edu
Location
University Center
63 Fifth Avenue, suite 419
Front Desk—Document Pickup and Appointment Check-In
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed for processing
Phone Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed for processing
Virtual Drop-In Advising
Tuesday and Thursday: 2:00–4:00 p.m. Meeting link
One-on-One In-Person and Virtual Advising
Enrolled students: Sign up through Stellic
Non-enrolled students: Call the office to schedule an appointment
Emergency After-Hours Phone
212.229.7001
