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  • 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.

  • Events

    Family Orientation

    Get to know the administrators and faculty members who will be supporting your student through a series of special workshops for families. More details will be provided this summer.

    Family Weekend

    This year's Family Weekend will be held October 2-4, 2020. More details will be provided this summer.

    Parent & Family Account Access

    Student Connect has moved off of the Parent Portal! Find instructions below for how your student can give you permission to view academic records or access billing information. Your student can revoke your access to their academic or financial accounts 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.