We know that parents and family members play an important role in the success of their students, and we want to help you stay engaged in the academic process and connected to the university. On Facebook? Join the New School Families group, where we share regular updates, tips, deadlines, photos, and more. Prefer to have the news come to you? Sign up to receive the New School Families newsletter, sent quarterly to your email.
Family Orientation
Get to know the administrators and faculty members who will be supporting your student during a special day of workshops for families on January 15, 2020.
Registration and workshop information will be available on this page in early January.
Family Weekend
This year's Family Weekend was held October 4-6, 2019. Parents and families connected with other New School families and enjoyed a jazz brunch, a boat tour of New York Harbor, resource and activity fairs, and the university's Centennial celebration, The Festival of New. Dates for the 2020-2021 Family Weekend will be announced in summer 2020.
New School Gear
Don't yet have your New School gear? Visit The New Store in the lobby of the University Center, 63 Fifth Avenue. You can also shop a special collection for families and pre-purchase for pickup when you arrive on campus!
Additional Resources
A parent or other family member can access a student's billing accounts and financial aid information only if the student has granted the family member access to their account as an authorized user through MyNewSchool.
To find other resources to help you support your student at The New School, visit the Parents Hub.