Recent Updates: We're excited to begin the new academic year. More information about our health safety policies can be found on our COVID-19 Community Guide.

  • Information For Parents & Family Members

  • Parents Hero

  • We know that parents and family members play an important role in the success of their students. We want to help you stay engaged in the academic process and connected to the university. If you're just joining our community as a parent of a new student, please visit our parents and families orientation page (see quick links) to get started.

    Additional Resources

  • Family Newsletter

    Watch your inbox for our quarterly family newsletter. If you don't receive our emails, complete this form and you will be added to our list. 

    Family Weekend

    The New School is thrilled to welcome parents and families to participate in Family Weekend, which will be held October 21–23, 2022. Make connections with other New School families, spend quality time with your New School student, meet New School leadership, and learn more about our community. Registration will open by October 1, 2022.

    Parent & Family Account Access

    Your student can give you permission to view their academic records or access billing information. Read the directions below to learn how. Please note that your student must opt in and can revoke your access at any time.

  • Take The Next Step


Submit your application

Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.

Undergraduate Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.