Orientation

Orientation is designed to help introduce and acclimate new students and families to all of the resources and opportunities available to students as they start their journey as New School students. Students will meet the faculty and staff who are here to support them and begin to build academic and social communities with new classmates from around the world. 

This event is mandatory for all students who would normally be on campus and not required for students enrolled in online-only programs.

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.

Visit our Virtual Orientation Hub and check your New School email account regularly for information about Pre-Orientation activities, Orientation Week, and Extended Orientation. And if you haven’t yet, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram.

• Pre-Orientation

  New students are enthusiastically invited to participate in New School Spirit Weeks, running June 15 through July 3, 2020. During these weeks of special programming, you’ll meet some of your future classmates, learn more about the special place you’re about to attend, and share your #NewSchoolSpirit. Watch this space for more details.

   

• Prep for Success

  In early August, we will launch Prep for Success, a mini-course dedicated to helping you learn to start navigating and building community at The New School. Join us on our Virtual Orientation Hub for more information.
  
  
  

• Orientation and Welcome Week

  Orientation Week will take place online from August 24 to August 28. In this week, you will get to immerse yourself in a network of resources and opportunities from your program and school and across campus at The New School. Stay tuned for more information this August.