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Milano School of Policy, Management & Environment

About

The Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment is a practice-based and intellectually progressive graduate institution that prepares students for socially responsible leadership in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

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Faculty

At the Milano School, tomorrow’s leaders are being educated by today’s most influential experts and industry pioneers. Our faculty is composed of renowned scholars who are also deeply engaged in the world outside of academia.

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Our Work

Milano School students lead initiatives that tackle the challenges they’re most passionate about, from promoting racial equity in leadership, to exploring sustainable methods, to authoring reports on how state budget cuts impact local communities.

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Community

One of the most compelling aspects of the Milano School experience is engaging in our rich university community. Through faculty-led initiatives, student-led organizations, networking events, and practical learning sessions, you will connect with peers who share your passion for creating lasting and positive change in the world.

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Outcomes

Your time at the Milano School is an intensive, hands-on preparation for your career as a transformative leader. You will enter your chosen field with a professional portfolio and highly developed analytical and managerial skills. Our alumni lead sustainable development, organizational change, and new urban initiatives for some of the world’s most impactful organizations.

Admission & Funding

When you apply to the Milano School, you take the first step towards becoming a leader can deliver positive and impactful change. Our admission team is available to help you find an academic path that will make you grow exponentially on a professional and personal level.

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University

Our undergraduate, graduate, and student teams host a wide range of admission events throughout the year. You can learn all about our programs, the process of applying or transferring, preparation of a portfolio or audition repertoire, and life inside our classrooms and on our New York City campus.
Our Welcome Center building is located at 72 Fifth Avenue, on the corner of 13th Street, and is currently open to external visitors. The Welcome Center will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, January 1. In-person campus tours will not be available during the university's semester break, from December 14 through January 20. Tours will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
Our in-person offerings include pre-scheduled admission counseling appointments and campus tours accommodating a maximum of ten prospective students with one guest each. Visitors without appointments can interact with Welcome Center staff in the Welcome Center lobby.
Those interested in learning more about our academic programs, admission requirements, or campus life are invited to connect online with a Welcome Center student assistant through our Welcome Center Virtual Desk. Virtual desk hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary.
If you are unable to schedule an in-person tour, we encourage you to take our virtual tour and connect with us through one of our many additional online events.
- Admission Appointments
  
  These appointments provide potential graduate or associate's degree applicants with the opportunity to meet individually with an Admission counselor to identify the best-fit program and discuss the admission process at one of the Milano School's programs.
  Prospective students can request an individual appointment by emailing [email protected].
  Register for Schools of Public Engagement Graduate Virtual Walk-In Hours
- Prepare a Solid Graduate Application Virtual Webinars
  
  Don't let the grad school application process stress you out! We'll show you some steps to help you complete your online application.
  
  We'll cover application requirements for graduate programs in the Schools of Public Engagement. These information sessions will be led by one of our graduate admission team members.
  How to Prepare a Solid Graduate Application Webinars
  Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
  In-Person How to Prepare a Solid Graduate Application Presentation
  Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:00–7:15 p.m. ET
- Campus Tours
  
  Student-led campus tours introduce visitors to our academic facilities. Student housing is not included. Only those with appointments will be able to tour campus. Please register for the tour most appropriate for your interests:
  Graduate Programs Campus Tours are 60-minute student-led campus tours that introduce visitors to the graduate academic facilities at Parsons School of Design, the Schools of Public Engagement, and/or The New School for Social Research. These tours provide a general and broad overview of campus buildings used by graduate students at The New School. Those seeking a more focused introduction to a particular area of study are encouraged to connect directly with program chairs or faculty.
  If you are unable to schedule an in-person tour, we encourage you to take our virtual tour and connect with us through one of our many additional online events.
  Schedule a Graduate Programs Tour
  Campus Map
- Graduate Fairs
  
  These events are open fairs for prospective graduate students, at which Admission representatives staff a table on behalf of The New School. They serve as an initial point of contact between students and colleges without students needing to travel to visit the college itself, allowing them to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of post-secondary institutions.
  Register for a Graduate Fair
- Graduate Information Sessions
  
  Join our virtual information sessions and meet admission staff, current students, alumni, and/or faculty. Some events cover multiple graduate programs, while others focus on one.
  MS Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management and Sustainability Strategies Certificate Virtual Information Session
  Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
  MS Public and Urban Policy Virtual Information Sessions
  Monday, December 16, 2024, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
  Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
- Student Panels
  
  These virtual events give prospective students and their families the opportunity to connect directly with members of our student team.
  Virtual Student Panels
  Learn about our university, academic programs, application processes, student life, and much more as our students talk about life on our urban campus and answer your questions.
  Register for a Student Team Talk or Panel

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Admission Contact
Merida Escandon Gasbarro
72 Fifth Avenue, 1st floor
New York, NY 10011
646.909.1108
[email protected]

Program Contact
Lauretha Slaughter
72 Fifth Avenue, 6th floor
New York, NY 10011
[email protected]
212.229.5400 x1107

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.

MS Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management and Sustainability Strategies Certificate Virtual Information Session

MS Public and Urban Policy Virtual Information Sessions

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