Admission Events

Congratulations, newly admitted student, and welcome to our community! If you've confirmed your enrollment for fall 2025, please check your New School email account for pre-arrival information throughout the spring and summer.

Save the date for Admitted Students Day on Saturday, April 26! Please review the Admitted Students Day Events: April 26 section on this page for more information and to register for the events. If you cannot attend Admitted Students Day but want to visit our campuses, please go to the Undergraduate Admitted Student Campus Visits section to sign up for an Admitted Student Visit. 

Online Events for Undergraduate Admitted Students

Some events require you to log in with your Admission Hub credentials, as they are intended only for our fall 2025 admitted students. Please encourage your parents, family members, and loved ones to attend these sessions with you! 

Ask Me Anything! Q&A with a Current Undergraduate Parsons Paris Student

Tuesday, April 29, at 2:30 p.m. CET

Join our undergraduate Student Ambassador online for student-led Q&A sessions! Our Student Ambassador is excited to meet you and your fellow admitted students and answer all of your student experience questions. These sessions are all about you, what you hope to learn about student life, and connecting with other admitted students. Register for the Q&A with our Student Ambassador!

Meet Edward Mills, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Academic Planning, and Registration at Parsons Paris

Tuesday, May 6, at 4:00 p.m. CET

You and your family members are welcome to join us online to meet Edward Mills, associate dean of Faculty Affairs, Academic Planning, and Registration at Parsons Paris! Edward will describe his journey at Parsons Paris and speak about the various roles he has held at our campus. Edward is a father of high school–aged students, so he knows firsthand what the parents of our admitted students are experiencing. He is also an expat in Paris himself. Register to meet Edward and ask him your questions!

Undergraduate Admitted Student Campus Visits

Saint-Roch Campus Visits

If you cannot join us on our campuses for Admitted Students Day on Saturday, April 26, we are happy to welcome you to our campuses throughout the spring!

Saint-Roch campus visits typically consist of a campus tour and a brief meeting with a member of the Student Success team. Click on the day and time that fit your schedule, and use your Admission Hub log-in credentials to register:

• Friday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. CET

Paris-Romainville Campus Tours

Paris-Romainville campus tours are also encouraged, particularly for BFA Fashion Design admitted students. BFA Fashion Design students practice on the Paris-Romainville campus after their first year. The tours are led by current students; faculty and staff are not available during the tours. Click on the day and time that fit your schedule, and use your Admission Hub log-in credentials to register:

• Friday, May 2, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. CET

Financial Aid Virtual Desk

Speak with a Financial Aid counselor at our Financial Aid Virtual Desk. Virtual desk hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central European Time. No appointment is necessary. 

Financial Aid In-Person Appointments

Financial Aid counselors are available for in-person appointments, held at our University Welcome Center, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central European Time. To schedule an appointment, visit QLess or text "The New School NY" to 646.328.6322.

For all Financial Aid appointments, please have your New School student ID or government-issued ID available to confirm your identity. Parents and guardians who are authorized users on a student's account may also make use of the virtual desk hours or schedule in-person appointments.

Congratulations, newly admitted graduate students, and welcome to our community! If you've confirmed your enrollment for fall 2025, please check your New School email account for pre-arrival information throughout the spring and summer.

Online Events for Graduate Admitted Students

Some events require you to log in with your Admission Hub credentials. These are intended only for our fall 2025 admitted students. 

MA Fashion Studies Admitted Students Webinar

Tuesday, April 29, at 4:00 p.m. CET

Join our online session and meet the MA Fashion Studies program faculty and your fellow MA Fashion Studies admitted students! Ask questions about the program curriculum and content and learn about your next steps. Register for the MA Fashion Studies Admitted Students Webinar!

MFA Fashion Design and the Arts: Internship and Alumni Discussion

Friday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. CET

This online session allows fall 2025 Parsons Paris MFA Fashion Design and the Arts admitted and prospective students to hear program alumni speak about their professional and academic journeys during and after graduation. They will share their current work experiences and answer questions about their career trajectories. A member of the program faculty and a member of the Parsons Paris Admission Team will also be in attendance. Register to meet MFA Fashion Design and the Arts alumni!

Campus Visits

We are happy to welcome you to our campuses throughout the spring. If you’d like to visit the campus, please email the Admission Team at [email protected] and provide your availability weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CET, and we will work with you to schedule your visit.

Online Information Sessions

At our online information sessions, you'll learn about the exciting undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Parsons Paris. Hosted by the Office of Admission, online information sessions offer prospective students, counselors, and parents a brief overview of each program, admission requirements, and the application process.  

MFA Fashion Design and the Arts: Internship and Alumni Discussion

Friday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. CET

This online session allows fall 2025 Parsons Paris MFA Fashion Design and the Arts admitted and prospective students to hear program alumni speak about their professional and academic journeys during and after graduation. They will share their current work experiences and answer questions about their career trajectories. A member of the program faculty and a member of the Parsons Paris Admissions Team will also be in attendance. Register to meet MFA Fashion Design and the Arts alumni!

National Portfolio Day events are held virtually and in person in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

These annual events provide students with the unique opportunity to meet individually with representatives from accredited art and design colleges and universities. Portfolio reviews are strongly encouraged for applicants who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts and related fields. At these meetings, school representatives will review your artwork, discuss programs, and answer questions about professional careers in art and design. 

Parsons School of Design and/or Parsons Paris representatives participate in many National Portfolio Days, including international events. 

Visit the National Portfolio Day Association website to learn more and register to attend.

Learn more about Parsons Paris:

• Why Choose Parsons Paris?
• Hear students talk about their experience at Parsons Paris.
• Read the latest news and student perspectives on our blog.
• Get a visual impression of Parsons Paris on Instagram.

Parsons Paris admission counselors typically travel to many cities and countries to attend various fairs and events hosted by outside institutions to meet prospective students. Parsons Paris does not manage the registration process for these events listed below. Eligibility to attend is determined by the host institution for each event. Please connect with the host directly with any questions regarding registration. 

• Monday, September 23: International Universities Expo in Thessaloniki, Greece
• Tuesday, September 24: International Universities Expo in Athens, Greece
• Thursday, September 26: Unifrog International University Fair (online)
• Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28: USA College Day 2024 in London, UK
• Sunday, September 29: CIS International University Fair in Paris, France
• Monday, September 30: CIS International University Fair in Geneva, Switzerland
• Tuesday, October 1: CIS International University Fair in Zurich, Switzerland
• Tuesday, October 22: Nordic Virtual International University Fair
• Wednesday, November 6: CIS International University Fair in Madrid, Spain
• Thursday, November 7: CIS International University Fair in Barcelona, Spain
• Tuesday, November 12: CIS International University Fair in Frankfurt, Germany
• Wednesday, June 4: Virtual Unifrog Fair

On Wednesday, October 9, the Parsons Paris Office of Admission held a Portfolio and Degree Outcomes webinar for secondary school counselors and educators. This session covered portfolio resources, application preparation, career outcomes of recent graduates, and the student experience.

Secondary school counselors and educators are welcome to explore our FAQ page. Email us at [email protected] to request a recording of the webinar, to visit campus, or to ask questions about Parsons Paris and the admission process.