• How to apply

  • On this page you’ll find a checklist of required application materials for our Bachelor of Fine Arts programs, as well as specific instructions for students applying from international high schools or colleges, students whose native language is not English, transfer students, homeschooled students, and students seeking readmission.

    Application Deadlines

    Fall
    Common Application Deadline: March 15
    Audition Recordings Deadline (if not auditioning live): March 15
    Transfer Students Common Application and Artist Portfolio Deadline: March 1

    Live audition invitations will follow receipt of a complete application. Available dates and details can be viewed on our Audition Schedule page. 

    Spring
    Common Application Deadline: November 1
    Audition Recordings Deadline (live auditions are not available for spring entry): November 1

    FAFSA (U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-citizens)
    Fall Applicants: as soon as possible
    Spring Applicants: November 1

    While we strongly encourage all applicants to apply by or before these deadlines, we will accept applications on a rolling basis after the deadline if space allows. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if that deadline has passed. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

  • The Application Process

  • Additional Information for Specific Applicant Populations

    Some applicants are required to submit additional information. If you identify as an applicant from one of these populations please submit the required information below.

  • Admission Contact

    College of Performing Arts
    Office of Admission
    55 West 13th Street
    New York, NY 10011
    212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040
    [email protected]

  • 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.

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