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Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students

About

The Adult Bachelor's reflects the goal of lifelong higher learning articulated by the founders of The New School in 1919. Today, we continue to dedicate ourselves to that mission in a program that offers exceptional services and an innovative curriculum to nearly 1,000 adult students in New York City and online.

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Faculty

The faculty of the Adult Bachelor's is comprised of a diverse group of scholars and practitioners whose research interests include the 26 subject areas offered by the program. The program's Core Faculty Advisors help students develop a plan of study that assists you in attaining your degree and positions you for what comes next.

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Community

The Adult Bachelor's is a close-knit community of students, alumni, and faculty. In our classrooms — both in New York City and online — you study alongside artists and activists, writers and media-makers, parents and military veterans, career-starters and experienced professionals.

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Outcomes

Graduates of the Adult Bachelor's find success in the many professional areas they study at The New School. Many alumni go on to pursue further education, and some have gone on to become award-winning writers and filmmakers, teachers and professors, performing artists, psychologists, researchers, and activists.

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Admission & Funding

When you apply to the Adult Bachelor's, you take an important step toward finishing your degree. Our admission team is available to assist you on this journey, helping you find an academic path that fits your life and your schedule.

University

Our undergraduate, graduate, and student teams host a wide range of admission events throughout the year. You can learn all about our programs, the process of applying or transferring, preparation of a portfolio or audition repertoire, and life inside our classrooms and on our New York City campus.
Our in-person offerings include pre-scheduled admission counseling appointments and campus tours. Visitors without appointments can interact with Welcome Center staff in the Welcome Center lobby. The Welcome Center will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday and Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, January 1, for the winter holidays.
Those interested in learning more about our academic programs, admission requirements, or campus life are invited to connect online with a Welcome Center student assistant through our Welcome Center Virtual Desk. Virtual desk hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. No appointment is necessary.
If you are unable to schedule an in-person tour, we encourage you to take our virtual tour and connect with us through one of our many additional online events.
- Admission Appointments
  
  The Office of Admission offers in-person and online appointments for prospective applicants and family members who would like to meet individually with an admission counselor to identify best-fit programs and discuss the admission process.
  Register for an Admission Appointment
- Campus Tours
  
  Schedule an In-Person Campus Tour or access our Virtual Campus Tour.
  Tours for the spring 2026 term will begin January 21 and will be posted online by January 15.
- Open Houses
  
  Get an insider’s look at an education defined by open discussion in small classes, active learning, and immersion in the latest ideas and practices. Our half-day Open House events for undergraduate or graduate study introduce you to Admission counselors, financial aid representatives, current students, and faculty members who will answer your questions about the admission process, academic life, student life, and job opportunities after you graduate.
  Register for an open house event
- Transfer Days
  
  Thinking about transferring to The New School from another university or community college? Our Transfer Days provide potential applicants with the opportunity to identify the best-fit program and receive an estimate of earned transfer credits and a timeline to graduation.
  Upcoming Transfer Days
- Undergraduate Virtual Information Sessions
  
  Information Sessions are 45- to 60-minute in-person presentations by Admission staff and/or faculty designed for students interested in applying for admission. We'll review program details, the admission process, application requirements, transfer credit policies, and more.
  More dates will be announced soon!

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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