• Employment

  • Employment is work, paid or unpaid, that takes place within the United States.

    Depending on your status and program of study, you may be eligible for the various types of employment opportunities while you study in the United States, including:

    • On-campus jobs
    • Off-campus internships during your program of study (curricular practical training)
    • Off-campus employment after your program ends (optional practical training)
    • Academic training during or after your program (for J-1 students)
    • Entrepreneurship (starting your own business)
    • Employment with international organizations

    Remember that the U.S. government takes working without authorization very seriously. Unauthorized employment could negatively affect your future benefits in the United States. Always err on the side of caution when it comes to engaging in an activity that could be viewed as employment.

    If you are not sure whether an activity counts as employment or have any doubts about your employment authorization, speak with an ISSS advisor first.

    Employment Resources

  • Contact Us & Office Hours

    72 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
    New York, NY 10011
    [email protected]
    212.229.5592

    Phone and Front Desk Hours
    Weekdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    Closed on Wednesdays

    Emergency Phone (After Hours Only)
    212.229.7001

    One-on-One Virtual Advising
    Enrolled students sign up through Starfish.
    Non-enrolled students call the office to schedule.

    Virtual Drop-In Advising
    Tuesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Meeting Link

    In-Person Drop-In Advising
    Thursdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

    Closed
    January 16 and February 20

  • Take The Next Step

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.