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    Admission and Aid

  • Start your creative journey with the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Apply to join one of the most adventurous, demanding, and intimate music programs in the world. Here you’ll train with mentorship from industry legends and master your craft.

    We want to get to know you! Our application and audition process helps us explore your artistic voice and potential. And our admission team is here to help. You can email us questions, attend an information session, or meet with a counselor to learn more about applying and auditioning. We’ll help you every step of the way, so that you can focus on showcasing your creativity.
     

  • Accepting Applications for Spring 2024!

    We are continuing to accept undergraduate applications from freshmen and transfer students for spring admission. On-campus housing is still available for all incoming students. 

    The fall admission application deadline for freshmen is January 15. Transfer students from other colleges should apply for fall admission by March 1.

    All admitted students are considered for merit scholarships, with no separate scholarship application required.


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  • If you have questions about how COVID-19 affects you as an applicant or admitted student, please visit our FAQ. 

  • Find instructions for applying to Jazz for each area of study, including details of application requirements, important deadlines, and information about the audition process.

  • We understand that pursuing higher education involves a major financial investment. You are about to embark on a creative and academic journey that will pay dividends for years to come. We're committed to working with you to make that journey possible.

  • Plan a visit to our main campus in New York City's Greenwich Village. During your visit, you’ll experience firsthand what it's like to live and study in one of the greatest cities in the world. We host events throughout the year, including campus tours, open house days, and auditions.

  • Have more questions about applying to the School of Jazz? Let us know—we are here to help. Contact our admission team now.

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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.