The application deadlines for graduate programs vary. Before you begin your application, make sure to note these important deadlines.
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Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. You can check your application status in the Admission Hub.
Allow at least 14 days from the date you submitted your application for items to be matched and shown as received. Applicants are responsible for following up with schools and recommenders to confirm that transcripts and recommendations have been sent.
The Office of Admission will periodically notify applicants by email if their file is missing any documents and again when their file is complete for review. These notifications are sent to the email address provided in the online application.
If you need to change your email address, mailing address, or other contact information, email the Office of Admission.
We're here to support you through the application process. If you have questions, please contact an admission counselor.
College of Performing Arts
- Spring Admission: October 15
- Fall Admission: January 15
Creative Writing (MFA)
- Fall Admission: January 15
Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs
- Spring Admission: November 1 (priority deadline); January 4 (final deadline)
- Summer Admission: January 15; March 1 (final deadline)
- Fall Admission: May 5
Applications received after the deadlines are evaluated case by case on a rolling basis.
Mannes School of Music
- Spring Admission: October 15
- Fall Admission: December 1
Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment
- Spring Admission: November 1 (priority deadline); January 4 (final deadline)
- Fall Admission: PhD Applicants: January 15
- MS and Graduate Certificate Applicants: January 15 (priority deadline)
- May 5 (fall deadline)
- August 1 (final deadline)
Applications received after the deadlines are evaluated case by case on a rolling basis.
The New School for Social Research
- Spring Admission: MA, MS, and Graduate Certificate Applicants Only: November 1 (priority deadline);
- January 4 (final deadline)
- Fall Admission: PhD Applicants: December 15 (internal and external—application closes on January 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET)
- MA, MS, and Graduate Certificate Applicants: January 7 (full fellowship deadline)
- May 5 (second deadline); August 1 (final deadline)
Parsons Paris
- Fall Admission: January 15
Applications received after January 15 are reviewed on a rolling basis depending on space availability in the programs.
Spring term admission is not available.
Parsons School of Design
- Fall Admission: December 15
- Summer Admission: December 15
Applications received after December 15 are reviewed on a rolling basis depending on space availability in the programs. Spring term admission is not available.
Summer admission is available only for the MFA Photography and Global Executive Strategic Design for Global Leadership programs.
Public and Urban Policy (PhD)
- Fall Admission: January 15 (application closes on February 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET)
School of Drama
- Fall Admission: December 1
School of Media Studies
- Spring Admission (Media Management MA, MS, and certificate applicants): November 1 (priority deadline); January 4 (final deadline)
- Fall Admission: January 15 (priority deadline); May 1 (fall deadline); August 1 (final deadline)
Applications received after the deadlines are evaluated case by case on a rolling basis.
The Documentary Media Studies program is fall admission only.