Orientation

Orientation is an introduction to university resources, expectations, and opportunities. It is designed to help new students and families understand and appreciate what it means to be a New School student and get acclimated to life on campus and in NYC.

This event is mandatory for all on-campus students and not required for online-only students.

All incoming visiting and exchange students must attend the required Orientation events held by their New School college or academic department and required university-wide sessions.

The on-campus housing move-in date for spring 2020 is January 14. Orientation week is January 15-19, 2020. 

• Register for Orientation
  Registration for spring 2020 Orientation is now open! Please fill out the registration form to hold your spot. We will email you in December to create your schedule.
• International Students

  All international students must attend the university orientation, which begins on January 15. The university orientation includes a mandatory immigration orientation workshop (date TBD). All new students, visiting students, and exchange students who are not U.S. citizens must attend this session.

  New international students will also receive a special invitation, sent to their New School email address, to register for an optional program during Orientation week called the International Student Experience. Space is limited in this program, so be sure to sign up early if you are interested.

  View additional Orientation information for new international students.

• First-Generation College Students

  At The New School, first-generation college students are proudly called "New School Firsts." These students have identified themselves as coming from families in which neither parent has earned a four-year undergraduate degree. They will receive an invitation, sent to their New School email address, to attend a special workshop during Orientation week and learn about upcoming events specially designed for first-generation college students.

  Visit the website for more information about New School Firsts. Forgot to acknowledge yourself as a New School First? Let us know.

• Family Orientation

  Families are invited to attend special programs during Orientation. Attendees will learn from administrators, faculty members, and current students about ways they can help support their students' academic and personal success.

  Family Orientation will be held on January 15, 2020. Information on family member registration is available on the Parents and Families page.

• Travel and Lodging

  Visitor information is available to help make your travel to The New School and your stay in New York City easy and enjoyable.