• Parsons Academy

  • New School students at Parsons Academy

  • Parsons Academy offers a variety of art and design courses for students in grades 3 to 12 in subjects ranging from fine arts and illustration to design disciplines such as fashion design, interior design, animation, and more. Students in grades 9 to 12 with art and design experience may take our portfolio development course, where they re-envision their current body of creative work as they create portfolio presentations for the college admissions process. Classes meet on campus on Saturdays in the fall and spring semesters.

    We also offer Portfolio Development Strategies, a five-week online asynchronous course for students in grades 9 to 12. High school students can take a series of courses called the Parsons Academy Certificate program.

    • Course Dates October 4–December 13, 2025
    • Registration Deadline On Campus: October 10 (Online: September 21)
    • Location On Campus or Online
    • Grades 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
    • Schedule Saturdays on Campus; 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m. ET
    • Tuition and Fees $605 + fees

  • Parsons Academy Certificate Program

    The noncredit Parsons Academy Certificate Program supports students in grades 9 through 12 as they create a college admissions portfolio. Our world-class faculty help students employ basic skills and original thinking in a collaborative environment.

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    Parsons Scholars Program

    Parsons Scholars is a college preparatory program that makes Parsons instruction available to talented students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity. The program offers multi-year scholarships to students attending New York City public high schools.

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    Continuing and Professional Education
    66 West 12th Street
    New York, NY 10011
    Tel: 212.229.8933
    [email protected]

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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.