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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 fall and spring semesters.

    For Spring 2022, Parsons Academy will be held in an online synchronous format for students grades 3 - 8. High school students grades 9 - 12 will have a choice between on-campus and online synchronous courses. We will provide more information on COVID-related guidance for on-campus students upon enrollment.

    Registration is also now open for Parsons Summer Academy.

     

    • Spring Course Dates Online: January 29 - April 16, 2022, On-Campus: February 12 - April 30, 2022
    • Registration Deadline Online: January 27, 2022, On-Campus: February 6, 2022
    • Location On-Campus or Online
    • Grades 3-5, 6–8, 9–12
    • Schedule Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m. ET for on-campus courses, 11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m. ET for online courses
    • 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
    academy@newschool.edu

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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.