This is the moment YOU REALIZE LIBERAL ARTS CAN CHANGE
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts undergraduate programs
Discover a university dedicated to unleashing your creativity. The New School was founded in 1919 by a group of progressive intellectuals looking for a new, more relevant model of education. Today this comprehensive university in New York City is home to Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, an academically rigorous liberal arts college. At Lang, students become a force of new ideas by asking the big questions, challenging assumptions, and developing their potential. They study and collaborate across all our schools and colleges, including a renowned design school, a stellar performing arts college, and world-famous graduate schools.
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IMAGINE A LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM THAT IS BOTH RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT.
One where hard work meets real autonomy. Our unique liberal arts programs are designed for fiercely independent scholars. Our programs are reading and writing intensive and grounded in the scholarly development of critical thinking. But the hard work feels different here. That’s because our open curriculum gives you the freedom to explore exactly what is relevant to you.
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Studies/BFA Jazz and
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Student Senate meeting.”
in society; and after that I’ll go to my
class, where we discuss larger superstructures
from there I’ll go to my Feminism and Capitalism
innovation. In one day I’ll be in John Coltrane Ensemble;
“My life at Lang is characterized by autonomy, rigor, and
WHAT CAN YOU BUILD WHEN WALLS FALL BETWEEN CLASSROOMS, NEW YORK CITY, AND THE WORLD?
At Lang, you will become immersed in New York City. You will be connected to everything the city has to offer that you care about. What you learn turns into what you do. The opportunities are endless. In a single year, New School students interned at more than 900 organizations.
past opportunities allowed students to: Collaborate with editors from the
Explore the connection between
New York Times to publish a
science and design in the
volume of philosophical essays.
development of sustainable urban environments.
Learn how to prototype with American’s most popular public
Bring arts programming into
radio station, WNYC.
laundromats to build community.
Discuss intersectionality and
Lead discussions with peers in
systems of oppression with
our Social Justice Hub.
scholar-in-residence bell hooks. Conduct in-depth research on race relations in South Africa.
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A76 Productions LLC
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Edelkoort Inc.
AAE Express
Barneys New York
Edelman
Accessory Exchange LLC
BBC World Wide
EdLab | Teachers College, Columbia University
Acne Studios
BCBG MAXAZRIA Group
Edun
Adam Lippes LLC
BEAM
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Adrille Inc. Wallpapers and Fabrics
Beauty Fashion & Cosmetic World
Elizabeth & James
AEFFE group. Alberta Ferretti
BELSTAFF
Elle Arab World magazine
A Free Bird
Benson
Elle.com
Bernardo Aguayo
Elle magazine
Betaworks
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ELR Media Group
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EMO America Productions Holding Corporation
Alexander Wang
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Empyrics, Inc.
Alexis Bittar
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Alzerina Jewelry
Blue Sprout
Excel Sports Management
Amanda Pearl
Bonnie Young
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American Apparel
Bottega Veneta
Familiar
American Express
Boys by Girls magazine
Fashion Times Co
American Media, Inc.
Bradley Rothenberg
Fatto a Mano by L.M. Ltd.
American Museum of Natural History, Youth
Brand Assembly/Lord & Taylor
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Initiatives
Brand New Media
Felicia Garcia-Rivera Studio
Amici Accessories
Brand New School
FENDI NORTH AMERICA INC.
Amicus
Brick+Bond
Ferragamo USA, Inc.
Broni
Fidelity Investments
Amrita Singh Jewelry
Brooklyn Industries
Finn New York
Anais & I
Brooklyn Tailors
Fitzsimmons Fabrics, Ltd.
Anchus Jewelry Inc.
Brooktrail Technologies LLC
Flaunt magazine
Angela Grande Design Inc.
Bust magazine
Fleur du Mal
Ani Ancient Stone
Butch Hogan Photography
Fly Communications
Anna Sui
Cahnel Inc.
Foxx + Walsh
Ann Inc.
Calvin Klein Collection
Frame Concepts
Anthropologie
Calvin Klein, Inc.
Francis Bitonti Studio Inc.
Anti/Anti
Calvin Klein Performance
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Anytime Fitness
Caputo & Co.
Frank De Biasi Interiors
Arbitrary Co.
Carol Fonde Photography
Frederator Studios
Arc Light Design
Carol Hannah
Fred Perry
Ardency Inn Corp.
Carolina Herrera
Full Picture
Aritzia LP
CBS, The Good Wife
GIII Cole Haan Outerwear
Armani Exchange
Celine
Gallery Stock
AR New York
Chagar Music
Gap, Inc.
ARTBOOK / D.A.P.
Chanel
Garance Dore Studio
artMRKT Productions
Charger Music
Gary Cruz Studio
Art Production Fund
ChatID
Gensler
ASG Renaissance
Chengdu Niran Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Geometry Global, LLC
ASHCAN STUDIO OF ART, INC.
Chinese Artist Alliance
George Cortina Inc.
Association Ibiza ecologic
Christian Dior Couture
GEORGINE
Atelier-NY LLC
Christian Louboutin
GHURKA
Athleta
The Clinton Foundation
Ghurka Trading & Design
Atlas Network
Dover Street Market New York
Giorgio Armani Corporation
Atomic Software, Inc.
The Drag Explosion
Glassnote Records
Aurelie Paradiso Design LL
Dreamcliq
GOLDBAR New York
Aviva Klein Photography
Dror
Golden Hello Investments
Avroko
Dualstar Entertainment
GRADE Architecture and
A/X Armani Exchange
Group LLC/The Row
Interior Design
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DVF
Greg Mills Showroom
Baby Blue Line Ltd.
DVF Studio LLC
Gruppo Mattei USA
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WHAT IS NURTURED WITHIN SMALL, INTIMATE CLASSES?
SMALL SEMINARS
Studying liberal arts at Lang is made even more powerful thanks to our small seminars. • The Princeton Review named Lang the best college in the United States for encouraging debate and discussion. • Among national universities, The New School had the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students, according to U.S. News & World Report (2015). LANG FACULTY
Lang faculty respect the independent learner. They know Lang students have strong ideas, and they are here to help you launch your academic journey and find your career path. More than 100 world-class scholars teach at Lang. Many of our faculty teach in other colleges of The New School, and Lang students even have the opportunity to study with teachers from our graduate programs. Faculty are actively engaged in their own research and eager to draw students into their projects—or help them design their own.
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THE AVERAGE Studentto-Faculty Ratio at the new school
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WHAT EMPOWERS YOU TO prepare FOR A WORLD THAT DOESN’T YET EXIST?
Our open curriculum means we don’t weigh you down with required courses that are not relevant to your interests. We give you the freedom to study what inspires you. You can choose from our wide range of majors and minors and design your own intellectual journey. Students can double-major in almost all areas of study offered at Lang.
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MAJO MAJORS
Anthropology The Arts [1] Contemporary Music Culture and Media Economics Environmental Studies [2] Global Studies History Interdisciplinary Science Journalism + Design Liberal Arts [3] Literary Studies [4]
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Concentrations in Arts in Context, Dance, and Visual Studies
Philosophy Politics
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concentration in Urban Ecosystem
Screen Studies
Design
Sociology [3]
Self-designed program
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Concentrations in Literature
Theater Urban Studies
BA concentration in Urban Ecosystems and Public Policy; BS
Psychology
and in Writing
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JORS Minors offer major opportunities.
With our wide range of minors, the New School curriculum is specifically designed to enable all our students to explore their interests across all schools and colleges. You can acquire new professional skills, develop an interdisciplinary outlook, and gain a competitive edge on job and graduate school applications.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A RIGOROUS BA/BFA DUALDEGREE PROGRAM.
At The New School, you can simultaneously pursue liberal arts study and a studio or conservatory education and complete two degrees in five years. You can combine the professional training of Parsons or the School of Jazz with the seminar-style liberal arts education of Eugene Lang College—all within a single university.
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RETH BEGIN EARNING A MASTER’S WHILE STILL AN UNDERGRAD.
If you are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a college within The New School or are a transfer student who meets the program requirements, you can take master’s-level courses in your junior year. You can earn up to 18 credits (depending on the master’s program) in New School graduate-level courses and apply those graduate credits to both your undergraduate program and an MA or MS degree.
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HINK LANG COURSES ARE NEVER TYPICAL.
They are designed to allow you to create an intellectual journey that is uniquely your own. Here are a few examples: A History of Civil Rights in NYC Activating Urban Spaces Buddhism and Cognitive Science Chemistry of the Environment Culture, Ethnicity, and Mental Health The Forest of Symbols Giving an Account of Oneself Global Soccer, Global Politics History of Economic Thought Lang at the Guggenheim Listening to America Media Toolkit New School Eco-Mariners Poetry as Translation Reading NYC: Citizen Journalism Watching Ballet/Watching Balanchine
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DEVELOP A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.
Many Lang students spend a semester, academic year, or summer abroad taking courses, working at internships, or pursuing volunteer projects. With proper research and planning, you can study, work, or volunteer almost anywhere in the world. Lang offers foreign study options both through the school and through other institutions, including • Short-term programs led by Lang faculty during academic breaks • Domestic exchange and pre-approved study abroad programs with partner institutions
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AT LANG, YOU BECOME A SCHOLAR AND A DOER.
Liberal arts education at Lang is responsive to shifting social and political conditions, preparing students to immerse themselves in the areas that need them most.
Alexandra Ackerman
Her novel, The Girls from Corona
Jahmila Joseph ’05
’14 (Culture and Media
Del Mar, was published by
(Liberal Arts major) worked
major) was awarded Google’s
Knopf in 2006. Her essays have
as deputy chief of staff to Bill
Opportunity Fund Fellowship to
appeared in the New York Times
de Blasio and as the executive
build General Assembly’s Web
and on The Toast and xoJane.
director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs at
Development Immersive Program. Nassim Zerriffi ’11
the NYC Department of
Olivia Tarplin ’14 (Global
(History/Jazz major) went on
Education. She is currently the
Studies major) transformed her
to pursue a master’s degree
assistant associate director
senior thesis on feminism and
in international and comparative
of District Council 37, New York
sexual culture into a TEDx Talk
education at Teachers College,
City’s largest public employee
titled “Feminist Porn: Shifting
Columbia University. He has
union.
Our Sexual Culture.”
worked in various capacities at Global Kids, Inc., and recently
Philip Silva ’04 (Urban
Isaac Oseas ’14 (History
co-led the Human Rights
Studies major) has worked
major) has contributed articles to
Activist Project.
with many of New York City’s most celebrated environmental
Italy’s leading journal of economic theory, Economica Politica, and
Emily Gould ’04
stewardship organizations. He
the Interdisciplinary Journal of
(Liberal Arts major, Writing
co-founded TreeKIT, an initiative
Economics and Business Law.
concentration) is the founder
that helps city dwellers measure,
of the feminist publishing
map, and collaboratively manage
Rufi Thorpe ’06 (Liberal
project Emily Books and author
urban forests, and is now
Arts major, Literature and
of Friendship (Farrar, Straus
pursuing a doctorate in natural
Writing concentrations)
& Giroux). She’s a former editor
resources management and
received her MFA from the
of Gawker.com.
policy at Cornell University.
University of Virgina in 2009.
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HERE ARE A FEW WAYS WE HELP YOU BECOME PART OF THIS NURTURING, INSPIRING COMMUNITY.
HOUSING
FINANCIAL AID
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES
Housing isn’t just four walls and
The New School is for students
We welcome students from
a roof. It’s an opportunity to
from a variety of backgrounds.
around the world. Whether you
form bonds, ease the transition
We help fund institutional
are an international student or
from home to college, learn to
scholarships, fellowships,
scholar or an exchange visitor,
appreciate differences, and make
grants, and stipends as part of
you are joining a diverse and
new friends for life.
a comprehensive financial aid
thriving academic and artistic
program. We also participate
community in one of the world’s
Our five residences extend from
in government grant, loan, and
great cities.
Greenwich Village to Chelsea
work-study programs as well
and offer a nurturing, supportive
as programs for veterans of the
We offer both immigration
environment for every student as
U.S. armed services.
advice and cultural support in a welcoming and friendly
well as many social, educational, and cultural activities. We
If you are admitted to an
environment. We want The New
guarantee housing to every
undergraduate degree program,
School to be your home away
incoming freshman who applies
you will automatically be
from home. We achieve this by
by the housing deadline.
considered for merit aid on the basis of academic and artistic ability. You can email your questions to sfs@newschool.edu.
• Providing expertise and support throughout the U.S. visa application process and offering advisement on the maintenance of legal immigration status, employment, reinstatement, changes of status, program changes, and other immigration-related matters
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STUDENT resourceS
Academic and Career Advising
Student Services wants you to
Our advisors are here to guide
scholars on higher education
enjoy yourself, make new friends,
your academic experience and
practices in the United States
and adjust successfully to college
help you flourish creatively and
and other cultural adjustment
life. We are here so that you don’t
intellectually. They will work with
issues
have to do it alone. If you have
you to help you navigate:
•A dvising incoming students and
questions, we have answers, on •S upporting U.S. students seeking to study abroad through Fulbright programs •P roviding excellent international student programs at The New School and with other institutions in New York City and other countries
these topics and more:
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KEEP THIS BOOK SOMEWHERE SAFE.
Four years from now, pick it up and remember this moment. [5]
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You know, the moment when everything changed.
A few facts that
The new school
set us apart
at A GLANCE
#1 FOR SMALL CLASSES: Among national
• Founded in 1919.
universities, The New School had the highest proportion of classes with fewer than
• Located in the heart of NYC in Greenwich Village, with a branch campus in Paris.
20 students. 2015, U.S. News & World Report #1 ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL: Parsons School
• Houses five schools and colleges. • Offers 151 degree and diploma programs and majors and more than 49 minors.
of Design was named the Best College for Art and Design in the United States.
• Has more than 10,000 degree-seeking students.
2015, Quacquarelli Symonds World
• Students come from all 50 states and 115
University Rankings #1 MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: We have a higher percentage of international
foreign countries. • The New School also offers a range of graduate programs. See details
students than any other U.S. university.
at newschool.edu/academics.
2014, U.S. News & World Report
Membership and Accreditation
#1 FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: The
The New School is a member of the
American Institute of Architects named the New School University Center one of the greenest buildings in the United States—and it’s the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified urban university building.
Association of American Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Undergraduate Programs PARSONS
Contemporary Music BA
SCHOOL OF DRAMA
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Culture and Media BA
Bachelor’s Program
Economics BA
Dramatic Arts BFA Integrated training in acting,
Bachelor’s Programs
Environmental Studies BA or BS
Communication Design BFA
Design and Technology BFA
Global Studies BA
Fashion Design BFA
History BA
Fine Arts BFA
Interdisciplinary Science BA
Illustration BFA
Journalism + Design BA
Integrated Design BFA
Liberal Arts BA or BS
Architectural Design BFA
Interior Design BFA Photography BFA Product Design BFA Strategic Design and Management BBA
BA concentration in Urban Ecosystems and Public Policy; BS concentration in Urban Ecosystem Design
Self-designed program
Literary Studies BA
Concentrations in Literature and in Writing
Philosophy BA Politics BA Psychology BA
PARSONS
Screen Studies BA
PARIS
Sociology BA Theater BA
Bachelor’s Programs
Urban Studies BA
Art, Media, and Technology BFA Fashion Design BFA Strategic Design and Management BBA
directing, playwriting, aesthetic inquiry, design, and new dramatic media
SCHOOL OF JAZZ Bachelor’s Program Jazz and Contemporary Music BFA Concentrations in Composition, in Instrument, and in Vocal. Areas of study include Bass; Drum; Guitar; Piano; Saxophone; Strings; Trumpet, Trombone, and Horn; Voice; and Other Instruments.
BACHELOR’S PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND TRANSFER STUDENTS Bachelor’s Programs Environmental Studies BA, BS
COLLEGE OF
Food Studies BA, BS
PERFORMING ARTS
Global Studies BA Liberal Arts BA, BS
EUGENE LANG
MANNES SCHOOL OF MUSIC Bachelor’s Programs
COLLEGE OF
Composition BM, BS
Musical Theatre BFA
LIBERAL ARTS
Guitar BM, BS Harpsichord BM, BS
Bachelor’s Programs Anthropology BA The Arts BA Concentrations in Arts in Context, in Dance, and in Visual Studies
Orchestral Conducting BM, BS
Self-designed program
Media Studies BA, BS
AMDA Integrated graduates only
Psychology BA Urban Studies BA
Orchestral Instruments BM, BS
Associate’s Degree Program
Piano BM, BS
Food Studies AAS
Theory BM, BS Voice BM, BS
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Programs