Fall Entry Checklist

Welcome to The New School! We’re excited to have you join us this fall. This page is here to guide you through the key steps to ensure that you’re fully prepared for the start of your journey at The New School. Use the navigation links on the right side of your screen (or at the top of your mobile view) to access important information on Orientation, course registration, online platforms, and much more! Below you’ll find your New Student Checklist. Be sure to complete each item on the list before classes begin.

Parsons Paris students: Head over to the Parsons Paris New Students page to find your checklist.

Important reminder: Your enrollment won’t be finalized until your tuition deposit is paid. To secure your place for the fall semester, make sure to visit your Admission Hub and submit your deposit.

Alternatively, you can use an interactive checklist.

Important Dates

Fall On-Campus Housing Move-In
Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026

Fall New Student Orientation
Sunday, August 23–Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Fall Family Orientation
Friday, August 21, or Sunday, August 23, 2026

Spring On-Campus Housing Move-In
Sunday, January 17, 2027

Spring New Student Orientation
Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Spring Family Orientation
Tuesday, January 19, 2027

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.