How to Apply: Undergraduate Programs

On this page you’ll find a checklist of required application materials for our BFA and BBA programs, as well as specific instructions for students applying from international high schools or colleges, students whose native language is not English, transfer students, homeschooled students, and students seeking readmission to The New School.

Application Deadlines

All listed deadlines, with the exception of Early Action and Early Decision, are our priority deadlines. We will continue to accept applications after these deadlines if space is still available in our programs, but we recommend applying as early as possible. We also urge applicants to submit their portfolio as soon as possible after receiving the link to do so. 

Fall

First-Year Early Action and Early Decision Deadline: November 1; visual portfolio due as soon as possible

First-Year Regular Decision Deadline: January 15; visual portfolio due as soon as possible

Transfer Deadline: April 1; visual portfolio should be submitted as soon as possible upon receipt of submission link

FAFSA (U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-citizens)

Fall Applicants: February 1

Spring term admission is not offered for Parsons Paris undergraduate programs. All undergraduate programs begin in the fall.

All applicants are encouraged to view our Undergraduate Application Process presentation for a helpful overview of our application plans and required materials.

Please email us at thinkparsonsparis@newschool.edu to ask if we are still accepting applications.