The New School was founded in 1919 as a place where people could express their ideas freely and ask critical questions about the world. That founding vision has never been more timely. We continue to educate a new generation of creators and thinkers who can help make the world more just, sustainable, and joyful through dialogue and action.
Today we are the only comprehensive university housing a worldfamous design school, a premier liberal arts college, a renowned performing arts college, and acclaimed graduate programs and colleges, including our legendary social research graduate school. No other university offers a more creatively inspired, relevant educational experience. We challenge you to engage with the world in cities known for offering opportunity, access, and inspiration. The New School’s academic centers in New York City and Paris house over 10,000 students in more than 130 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and professional programs designed to prepare them to create positive change in the world.
We are a community of scholars, artists, and designers who challenge convention and boldly pursue innovation. Here the walls between disciplines dissolve, so that journalists can collaborate with designers, architects with social researchers, media specialists with activists, poets with musicians. Our academic approach honors the individuality of our students. You are encouraged to follow your own path and purpose and put your ambitions to work in the world— because the world needs what you have to offer. The New School aims to help you develop the skills and resources you need to realize your potential and power.
10,156 students enrolled at The New School (73% undergraduate, 27% graduate)1
33% international students (undergraduates)
#1 art and design school in the United States2
87% of graduates pursued professional opportunities or further education within a year of graduating1
#1 most international university in the United States3
New School alumni appeared on Forbes ’ 30 Under 30 since the list’s inception in 2011
30 consecutive years of Fulbrights awarded to our community
10:1 student-to-faculty ratio
95% of students complete 1 to 5 internships by the time they graduate
126 degree, diploma, and certificate programs
56 undergraduate degree programs
70 graduate degree, diploma, and certificate programs
57 undergraduate minors
Faculty
Leaders in their industries and scholars of global renown, our faculty mentor you and share their professional networks, helping you forge a path after college in active, hands-on ways. By learning alongside your professors—as a research assistant, on projects throughout NYC, or in classroom discourse—you prepare for success as a creator, scholar, or performer in any field you choose. The relationships you develop with New School faculty provide a platform on which to build during your studies and beyond.
Our Colleges and Programs
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor’s Programs
Architectural Design BFA
Communication Design BFA
Design and Technology BFA
Creative Technology pathway¹
Game Design pathway¹
Design History and Practice BFA
Fashion Design BFA
Collection pathway¹
Fashion Product pathway¹
Materiality pathway¹
Systems and Society pathway¹
Fine Arts BFA
Illustration BFA
Integrated Design BFA
Interior Design BFA
Photography BFA
Product Design BFA
Strategic Design and Management BBA
Associate’s Programs
Communication Design AAS
Fashion Design AAS
Fashion Marketing and
Communication AAS
Interior Design AAS
1 Students can pursue an informal pathway within their major through studies in Core Studio Systems and Core Lab Systems, supplemented by program electives. Pathways do not appear on transcripts or diplomas.
Master’s Programs
Architecture MArch
Architecture/Lighting Design MArch/MFA dual degree
Communication Design MPS
Data Visualization MS
Design and Technology MFA
Design and Urban Ecologies MS
Fashion Design and Society MFA
Fashion Management MPS
Fashion Studies MA
Fine Arts MFA
History of Design and Curatorial Studies MA
Industrial Design MFA
Interior Design MFA
Lighting Design MFA
Lighting Design and Interior Design MFA double major
Photography MFA
Strategic Design and Management MS²
Textiles MFA
Transdisciplinary Design MFA
Parsons Paris
Bachelor’s Programs
Art, Media, and Technology BFA
Fashion Design BFA
Strategic Design and Management BBA
Master’s Programs
Fashion Design and the Arts MFA
Fashion Studies MA
2 Offered on campus and online. A global executive option (MS in Strategic Design for Global Leadership) is also available.
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Anthropology BA
The Arts BA
Arts in Context concentration
Visual Studies concentration
Contemporary Dance BA
Contemporary Music BA
Culture and Media BA
Economics BA
Environmental Studies BA
Global Studies BA
History BA
Interdisciplinary Science BA
Journalism + Design BA
Liberal Arts BA , BS Selfdesigned program
Literary Studies BA
Literature concentration
Writing concentration
Philosophy BA
Politics BA
Psychology BA
Screen Studies BA
Sociology BA
Theater BA
Urban Studies BA
“ You have to learn how to work in groups, to collaborate, to function like the real world. Because of Parsons, I was able to intern directly with brands like Borbonese and The Kooples.”
— Clemente Catalano Gonzaga, BFA Fashion Design, Parsons Paris
College of Performing Arts
Master’s Programs
Arts Management and Entrepreneurship MA
Performer-Composer MM
Mannes School of Music
Bachelor’s Programs
Composition BM
Guitar BM
Harpsichord BM
Instrumental Performance BM
Concentrations in Brass; Harpsichord or Strings; Percussion; and Winds
Piano BM
Theory BM
Voice BM
Graduate Programs³
Collaborative Piano MM, PDPL
Concentrations in Instrumental and in Vocal
Composition MM, PDPL
Guitar MM, PDPL
Harpsichord MM, PDPL
Instrumental Performance MM, PDPL
Concentrations in Brass; Harpsichord, Percussion, or Strings; and Winds
Orchestral Conducting MM, PDPL
Piano MM, PDPL
Theory MM, PDPL
Voice MM, PDPL
School of Drama
Bachelor’s Program
Dramatic Arts BFA
Master’s Program
Contemporary Theatre and Performance MFA
School of Jazz and
Contemporary Music
Jazz and Contemporary Music BFA
Instrumental concentration
Vocal concentration
“ The university pushes us to be entrepreneurial and not allow our art to be at the hands of others.”
—Jaden Lewis-King, BM Instrumental Performance, College of Performing Arts
3 The PDPL is an Advanced Certificate program open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree.
The New School for Social Research
Anthropology MA , PhD
Creative Publishing and Critical
Journalism MA
Economics MA , MS, PhD
Global Political Economy and Finance MA
Gender and Sexuality Studies
graduate certificate4
Historical Studies MA
Liberal Studies MA
Philosophy MA , PhD
Politics MA , PhD
Psychology MA
Clinical Psychology PhD
Cognitive, Social, and Developmental Psychology PhD
Sociology MA , PhD
Schools of Public Engagement
Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students
Creative Writing BA
Environmental Studies BA
Food Studies BA , BS, AAS
Global Studies BA
Liberal Arts BA , BS Self-designed program
Management, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship BA , BS
Media Studies BA , BS
Musical Theater BFA5
Psychology BA
Urban Studies BA
Creative Writing Program
Creative Writing MFA
Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs
International Affairs MA , MS
Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment
Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management MS
Public and Urban Policy MS, PhD
Sustainability Strategies
graduate certificate4
School of Media Studies
Documentary Media Studies
graduate certificate4
Media Management MS, graduate certificate4
Media Studies MA
“It’s empowering to know that we’re on the forefront of all of this knowledge production that is the basis for not only future generations but what international institutions are needing to create and draft policy.”
—Maria Villarreal De La Garza MA International Affairs Schools of Public Engagement
“The New School is the kind of place that provides academic space, the open space for different perspectives.”
— Malkhaz Toria, PhD Sociology, The New School for Social Research
The New School also offers the BA/BFA—a five-year dual degree program that enables you to complete a BA at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and a BFA at either Parsons School of Design or the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. newschool.edu/ba-bfa
In addition, you can complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years through our bachelor’smaster’s (BA-MA) option. newschool.edu/ba-ma
Study abroad expands your perspective and opportunities, with partner institutions in more than 20 countries worldwide. Faculty also lead short-term programs during academic breaks. newschool.edu/ study-abroad
“I’ve
learned about new forms of storytelling— and how to tell the stories that are important to me.”
A ishamanne (Aisha) Williams, BA Journalism + Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Our university is a place where people from around the world and of all different backgrounds come together to find connections and discover the power of community building. In addition to studying with faculty, you learn from people who share your passions and challenge your beliefs. You establish friendships and networks that will last long after you graduate.
As a freshman, you begin campus life in our dorms, building relationships and forging bonds from week one. The New School nurtures you as an individual but also provides a foundation for new communities that help you explore the city, pursue your interests, and become the person you want to be. Students around the world receive support from our International Student and Scholar Services office, which helps them with everything from the U.S. visa application process to acclimation to life and study in the United States.
Meet students in your New School community.
newschool.edu/campus-community/meet-our-students
91% of enrolling full-time undergraduates received New School scholarships or grants1
HOUSING
As a freshman, you begin your journey by living on campus in a residence hall that is a short walk, bike trip, or skateboard ride from our university buildings. You have ready access to university resources including libraries, computer labs, and the 24-hour University Center, which houses the cafeteria and the main library. Our residence halls are the gateway not just to your New School experience but to your life in New York City, offering an environment that nurtures community, culture, and learning.
When you arrive at The New School, you will feel welcomed and supported as you embark on this exciting new phase of your life.
FINANCIAL AID
We know that a college education is a major financial commitment, and we’re here to help you explore your options. Our comprehensive financial aid program provides competitive merit-based scholarships and need-based aid for those who qualify. All applicants, including international students, are automatically considered for merit aid. We also participate in government grant, loan, and work-study programs as well as programs for veterans of the U.S. armed services. Some graduate programs offer special fellowships and teaching assistantships; speak with an admission counselor or program director to learn what is available. For more information on financing your education, visit newschool.edu/student-financialservices and email questions to sfs@newschool.edu.
Health and Wellness
The Student Health Service (SHS) team helps you thrive in the classroom by providing confidential, culturally sensitive comprehensive medical and counseling support. Resources offered include immunizations, unlimited in-person and telehealth appointments for routine and urgent care, and individual counseling, support groups, and psychiatric care. Dedicated staff on campus provide services and can refer you for specialized care, including public health resources. SHS also offers wellness activities such as meditation classes, workshops, and stress relief events during hectic times of the year. newschool.edu/health-services
You can stay active with recreational activities at The New School including club basketball, soccer, and volleyball; weekly yoga, dance, kickboxing, and rock climbing group fitness classes; intramural billiards and bowling; and regular off-campus excursions.
Student Organizations
Students broaden their social universe in clubs and organizations that channel their passions and enable them to develop skills and connections. Interested in writing for the school newspaper? Taking part in the debate or cross-country team? Finding friends in clubs like the Diverse Abilities Coalition, Asian Student Association, or Hip-Hop Collective? You can find—or create—opportunities here. narwhalnation.newschool.edu/organizations
Want to experience a day in the life of a New School student? Follow online.
The New School community is committed to ensuring that what you do while you’re here prepares you for what’s next. Whether it’s pursuing your interests in the classroom through our many research labs, engaging with global systems and cultures through study abroad, or connecting with Student Career Services to find internships and jobs, everything you do at The New School will prepare you for the path you envision taking after graduation. Our students go on to study in renowned graduate programs, work at prominent organizations and companies, and launch successful entrepreneurial endeavors.
Take a closer look at what our alumni are doing. newschool.edu/outcomes
“ You’re encouraged to put yourself in the place of others as you design. The process of learning to express myself has been one of the best parts of my being here.”
—Raghav Chhabra, BFA Communication Design, Parsons School of Design
employers hired members of The New School’s Class of 2019 within 12 months of graduation1
95% of students complete 1 to 5 internships by the time they graduate1
“I’ve learned about new forms of storytelling—and how to tell the stories that are important to me.”
—Aishamanne
(Aisha) Williams, BA Journalism + Design
52% of graduating seniors plan to be self-employed or be independent contractors or freelance workers2
WE ARE THE NEW SCHOOL
Since its founding in 1919, The New School has been a center of independent thought, dialogue, and action. We are a community that applies integrative approaches to global problems and leads the systemic change needed to make the world more equitable, more sustainable, and better designed for all. Today our university is made up of colleges offering courses in art and design, music and performance, the liberal arts and social sciences, management, media, and more.
Get in touch and take the next step
Contact our team, learn about admission requirements, join an admission event, or make an appointment.
212.229.5150 x2 or 800.292.3040 x2 admission@newschool.edu
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