How to Apply

We’re here to guide you through the New School application process. Many students and their communities have been affected by natural disasters this year. If you're among those who have been affected and have questions or concerns about deadline extensions, fee waivers, or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us with requests for support and flexibility. If you have any questions, please email our Admission counselors at admission@newschool.edu.

Each of our graduate programs has unique application requirements as part of the application process, such as auditions, portfolio submissions, or essays. Our Office of Admission has created helpful videos to help you prepare the various elements of your application file. 

Steps to Apply: Graduate

Step 1: Select Your Program
Learn more about our graduate programs to determine your program of interest.

Step 2: General Application
Use The New School’s Online Application to apply for all MA, MS, MFA, MArch, MPS, MM, and PhD degrees; professional studies diplomas; and graduate certificate programs.

Step 3: Program Application
Use the links below to navigate to the application instructions for your program.

Step 4: Check your application status.
Log in to your Admission Hub to check the status of your application materials. Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. Allow at least ten days from the date you submitted your application for the application materials checklist to appear. After reviewing your checklist in the Admission Hub, follow up with schools and recommenders to confirm that your transcripts, recommendations, and other materials have been sent.

Parsons School of Design

• All Programs

College of Performing Arts

• Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (MA)
• Performer-Composer (MM)
• Mannes School of Music: All Programs
• School of Drama: Contemporary Theatre and Performance (MFA)

The New School for Social Research

• All Programs

Schools of Public Engagement

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

• All Programs

School of Media Studies

• All Programs

Parsons Paris

• Fashion Design and the Arts (MFA)
• Fashion Studies (MA)

Application Fee Waivers

The New School waives application fees for those who meet the eligibility guidelines listed below. If you believe you meet at least one of the requirements or might qualify because of personal financial circumstances, please contact the Office of Admission by email at enroll@newschool.edu or by phone at 212.229.5150. If additional documentation is required, it will be requested at that time.

Below are the eligibility guidelines for application fee waivers:

• You are a veteran.
• You are an IIE or Fulbright applicant; returning Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, or City Year volunteer; Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow; CORO Fellow; New York City Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Fellow; Charles Rangel Fellow; or Donald Payne Fellow
  

Additional Resources

• Readmission: If you are applying for readmission, please complete the Application for Readmission form and follow the submission instructions (PDF).
  
• Visiting, Exchange, and Non-degree Students: Graduate students interested in applying as visiting or exchange students should email visiting@newschool.edu.