• How to Apply: Undergraduate Programs

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  • 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 those for Early Action (non-binding) and Early Decision (binding), 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.

    Early Action and Early Decision applications submitted or completed after the deadline may be rolled over for Regular Decision consideration. The Admission Committee will make a decision on your application only after all the required materials have been received.

    We urge applicants to submit their portfolio as soon as possible after receiving the link to do so.

    Fall

    First-Year Early Action (non-binding) or Early Decision (binding): November 1; visual portfolio due by November 10
    First-Year Regular Decision: January 15; visual portfolio due by January 24
    Visiting Students: March 15; visual portfolio due by March 24
    Transfer Students: March 1

    Spring

    All Freshman and Transfer Applicants: October 15

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

    Fall Applicants: as soon as possible once the FAFSA opens for 2025
    Spring Applicants: November 1

    Note: Early decision applicants will be provided with instructions on how to apply for need-based aid after submitting their application. Additional information is also included in the Apply for Aid section on this page.

    Spring term admission is offered for Parsons undergraduate programs. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

  • The Application Process

  • Additional Information for Specific Applicant Populations

    Some applicants are required to submit additional information. If you identify as an applicant from one of these populations please submit the required information below.

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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.

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