International Students and Scholars

Welcome to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). ISSS is currently operating remotely. We will take phone calls through our regular phone line, maintain services through virtual advising with Starfish appointments, and complete processing requests submitted through iGlobal.
Please visit this webpage as well as the accompanying webpages for information and resources related to F-1 and J-1 immigration status and benefits. It is students' and scholars' responsibility to maintain legal status in the United States at all times and to fully comply with New School policies and procedures. You should always consult an ISSS advisor about your specific situation.
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Fall 2021
The New School announced plans to resume in‑person student experiences both in and outside of the classroom starting in fall 2021 and into the future. The goal is to re-open our New York City campus in fall 2021 for a return to in-person teaching and learning in undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
If you are a new international student and need an I-20 or DS-2019, please be sure to complete an application as soon as possible! After you receive your I-20 or DS-2019, you can schedule a visa appointment when your local U.S. embassy or consulate permits.
As more information related to fall becomes available, ISSS will update students in the following ways:
Direct email to students
The ISSS website landing page
Coming to The New School on the ISSS website
Instagram posts @ISSSNewSchool
Continuing Student Frequently Asked Questions — updated March 30, 2021
New Student Frequently Asked Questions — updated March 30, 2021
Regularly scheduled ISSS Live Advising Sessions (see Narwhal Nation, our Instagram, and our bi-weekly newsletter)

International Student Advocacy
ISSS continues to work with other universities and professional associations to urge our government representatives and related government agencies to take into consideration the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on students. We will keep students informed as we learn more.
- Important Information for All Travelers to the United States
  
  Since January 26, travelers entering the United States have been required to have a negative COVID test.
  During the pandemic, there has been a series of presidential proclamations temporarily restricting travel for people who have been in certain countries in the past 14 days. Here is a list of these countries provided by the CDC. Please note that there is an exception to the rule for students in F-1 status traveling from the Schengen Area, Ireland, or the UK.
  Please refer to our Travel Checklist for information on what you need to prepare to re-enter the United States. Please also check the COVID testing/quarantine requirements for New York State and the CDC website for a list of COVID travel restrictions.
  Information for new students preparing to come to the United States for the fall 2021 semester will be available shortly.
- Updates for New/Initial International Students
  
  Spring 2021
  All spring 2021 new/initial international students must be enrolled full-time with at least one in-person hybrid course in order to enter the United States and maintain immigration status.
  Fall 2021
  Fall 2021 new/initial international students are students who receives an initial I-20 or DS-2019 with a August 2021 start date. This includes all of the following:
  Students who will start their degree in fall 2021
  Students who started their degree online in fall 2020 or spring 2021
  Students who transfer their F-1 or J-1 immigration record to The New School for fall 2021
  All students returning from a personal leave of absence in fall 2021
  In order for your immigration to become active, you must study full-time in the United States for the fall 2021 semester. More information about fall semester in-person classes will be provided soon.
  Go to Coming to The New School for additional information for new international students.
- Updates for Students in Active F-1 Status
  
  Spring 2021 continuing students with an active F-1 or J-1 student status should consider the following:
  You may continue to study completely online in or outside of the United States.
  You do not need to register for an in-person/hybrid course during the spring semester.
  You must continue to be enrolled full-time in order to maintain your status.
  You should review the International Student Travel Checklist if you will travel to the United States for the spring semester.
  For fall 2021, The New School's goal is to re-open the New York City campus and return to in-person teaching and learning. Additional information about the requirements for continuing international students will be shared soon.
  ISSS will provide students with additional information through detailed email notifications, Zoom live advising sessions, updates on the ISSS website, and @ISSSNewSchool Instagram posts.
- ISSS Operations
  
  Remote office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT.
  The main phone, 212.229.5592, line is operational.
  For virtual advising by phone or Zoom, make an appointment through Starfish.
  All processing requests can be made through iGlobal.
  All workshops and/or Live Advising Sessions will be held online through Zoom and are advertised on our Instagram and in our newsletters.
- President Biden's Executive Actions and Priorities
  
  NAFSA: Association for International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. Please visit the NAFSA webpage for information on the Biden administration's executive actions and priorities related to international education and immigration.

International Student and Scholar Services
72 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10011
iss@newschool.edu
212.229.5592

Emergency Phone (After Hours Only)
212.229.7001

Remote Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Office Closures
May 31, 2021

June 18, 2021

July 5, 2021

Submit your application

Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.

Undergraduate Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

International Student & Scholar Services

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