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  • Parsons Academy

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  • Parsons Academy offers a variety of art and design courses for students in grades 3 through 12 in subjects ranging from fine arts to design disciplines such as fashion, graphic design, interior design, photography, and more. Included are specialized portfolio development courses. Classes meet over 11 Saturdays in both the fall and the spring semesters.

    For fall 2022, high school students grades 9 through 12 will have a choice between on-campus and online synchronous courses. Classes for students in grades 3 through 5 and 6 through 8 will be on campus. We will provide more COVID-related guidance for on-campus students upon enrollment.

    Registration is now also open for Parsons Summer Academy.

     

     

    • Fall Course Dates September 24-December 10, 2022
    • Registration Deadline Online: September 22, 2022; on campus: September 18, 2022
    • Location On campus or online
    • Grades 3-5, 6–8, 9–12
    • Schedule Saturday mornings
    • Tuition and Fees $505 + fees

  • Parsons Academy classes are conducted in two groups, divided by traditional school grade level. Students should select the appropriate course by using their grade levels as a guide. 

    Course Descriptions

  • Pre-College Academy Certificate Program

    The non-credit 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 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.