Spring Entry Checklist

Welcome to The New School! We’re thrilled to have you join us this spring. This page is designed to help you prepare for your upcoming semester. Check out the links in the navigation bar on the right (or at the top of the page on mobile) for key information on Orientation, course registration, the online tools you’ll use, and more. Your New Student Checklist is below—please make sure to complete all the necessary steps before the start of your first semester.

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 spring semester, make sure to visit your Admission Hub and submit your deposit.

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.