Recent Updates: The New School has released its academic plan for 2020-21 and a phased reopening plan for its New York campus. Please check the Parsons Paris website for information about our Paris campus. Learn more.

  • Admission Events

    Admission Events

    • As we continue to monitor the latest developments related to the novel coronavirus, our decision making and planning are guided by our sense of responsibility to protect the health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Out of an abundance of caution, the Welcome Center at 72 Fifth Avenue is currently closed, and all activities, including campus tours, have been suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

      In the meantime, we encourage you to take our Virtual Campus Tour and to sign up for one of our many online information sessions and other virtual events.

      Performances, panel discussions, and other events are being hosted at CopaRemote.com.

      Here are some upcoming College of Performing Arts admission events. Please click the links below to RSVP.

      11/23/2020: Performing Arts College Fairs, presented by the Music Admissions Roundtable

      11/24/2020: College of Performing Arts Information Session

      11/25/2020: Mannes Interview Preparation Information Session

      12/03/2020: Drama Audition Prep Workshop Session

      12/07/2020: Audition Preparation for The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music: Interview Preparation and Mock Interviews

      12/08/2020: College of Performing Arts Information Session

    • Admission Contact

      College of Performing Arts
      Welcome Center | Office of Admission
      72 Fifth Avenue
      New York, NY 10011
      212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040
      performingarts@newschool.edu

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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.