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Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts is an academic space that defies tradition. Our approach to liberal arts education was born out of The New School’s vision to transcend intellectual boundaries and reimagine academic norms. At Lang, we challenge you to think critically and be accountable for your own scholarly development. We allow you to tailor your curriculum to your interests and study a range of disciplines within the ecosystem of The New School.
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Adult Bachelor's
Learning at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts involves challenging accepted ideas, developing your own, and investigating the status quo. In 2025, the Adult Bachelor's Program joined the college, with its deep and rich history of meeting the unique needs of students who bring academic, work, and life experience. This program offers the freedom and flexibility to study part-time, full-time, on-campus, or online. Develop and hone critical thinking in an intimate learning environment with small discussion-based classes.
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Your education at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts encourages you to examine the world in new and unexpected ways by combining rigorous study with intellectual freedom. Our students and faculty draw on different disciplines to generate new ideas, create new models of investigation, and new approaches to solving relevant and current problems.
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Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts is an intellectual home with the benefit of a comprehensive university’s rich ecosystem of organizations, activities, and events. Our New York City location further broadens and enriches our community and brings you endless opportunities for academic, cultural, and social discovery and growth.
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Our liberal arts education produces graduates who are well prepared for today’s rapidly evolving working world. Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers in today’s top industries. Among our recent alumni are conscious entertainers, influential journalists, grassroots and national activists, award-winning scholars and authors, and socially responsible entrepreneurs and executives.
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At Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, we look for self-motivated and open-minded students who are ready to immerse themselves in a reading- and writing-intensive program that requires them to practice critical thinking and tackle difficult questions. We understand that selecting the right school can be a challenging process. Our admission team is here to help you navigate this critical journey and get to know you better.

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55 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
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