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Congratulations on your decision to join our community, and welcome to The New School! New Student Orientation will be held January 19-20, followed by Welcome Week January 20-27.
Participation in New Student Orientation is important to your successful entry into Parsons and The New School. These sessions provide you with the opportunity to learn about your program, gain access to a variety of campus resources, and build community with your new classmates and future colleagues. You’ll walk away with a wealth of knowledge that will help you succeed during your time at Parsons.
Important notes:
1). Please check your acceptance letter to confirm the program into which you have been accepted.
2). Please be sure to remember to complete your Prep for Success modules. We're encouraging you to complete the full course within six weeks.
3). Make sure that you check-in with your Advisor if you have not already regarding your Spring Semester courses.
4). Feel free to check out some of the great work from our current students and recent alumni at the links above beneath the register button: Parsons Festival 2022, Parsons Now, The Making Center, and The Parsons Instagram page!!
For questions about your general Orientation Experience, including your Orientation leader, university-wide sessions, and other general questions, please email orientation@newschool.edu.
For questions that pertain to your program of study, including college-specific questions, registration, and meetings with faculty, please contact parsonsevents@newschoool.edu.
We encourage you to review our Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this page.
We look forward to meeting you!
Students seeking accommodations should complete the Disability Self-Identification Form and contact Nicholas Faranda (farandan@newschool.edu), Director of Student Disability Services. For more information, visit Student Disability Services.
To begin, please register using the RSVP button on the Student Orientation Hub. Next, review the schedule below for information about important Orientation sessions, workshops, and social events. All new students are expected to attend Orientation, and some sessions are especially mandatory to stay on-track with your academic program. If an individual session requires additional registration beyond your initial Orientation registration, be sure to RSVP.
At The New School, we believe students can’t thrive academically if they aren’t being well cared for. In this session, we’ll cover everything you need to know about wellness at The New School, including our medical and mental health services, health insurance policies, and campus recreation opportunities.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational institutions receiving federal funding. The New School prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex and gender in all education programs and activities of the university and in employment and admissions. In this session, learn about our policies and your rights and responsibilities as a student as it pertains to Title IX.
All incoming students are required to attend this session.
Your group is locked in The Ford Arts and Science Museum with only one way to escape. You will play in groups of up to five to solve interactive clues with full-size props. Your group will have up to 15 minutes to solve the puzzle and ‘escape’ the room. This event is the ultimate community-building activity to make connections at The New School.
For students in the following programs:
Communication Design (AAS), Design and Technology (BFA), Fine Arts (BFA) , Illustration (BFA), Photography (BFA)
All students in the School of Art, Media, and Technology (AMT) will be introduced to the AMT School Dean, Shana Agid, Assoc. Dean, Nadia Williams, as well as their respective Program Directors. Following the welcome session, students will break out into program specific groups.
For students in the following programs:
Architectural Design (BFA), Interior Design (AAS, BFA, and MFA), Product Design (BFA)
All Students in the School of Constructed Environments (SCE) will be introduced to the SCE Dean, David Lewis, Associate Dean Cotter Christian as well as their respective Program Directors. Following the welcome session, students will break out into program specific groups.
Our undergraduate students' parents and family members are an integral part of their success. That's why we're excited to welcome you to particiapte in Orientation on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
View the schedule here. If you’re unable to join us in person, we will also be offering virtual sessions on Friday, January 20th. More information will be announced soon!
If you have any questions please contact us at families@newschool.edu.
Yes! Incoming students should register on the main orientation site. Parents and family members should register on the Family Orientation page. We ask that you please register by January 9, 2023.
Orientation at The New School is an exciting time! Throughout the week, our incoming graduate and undergraduate students will be welcomed with helpful sessions, interactive workshops, campus tours, and social activities to prepare you for your first semester at The New School.
You'll attend programs and sessions designed to orient you to your specific college and major, as well as general sessions open to all new New Schoolers.
When our undergraduate students join The New School community, their parents and family members come along for the ride, too! Family Orientation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023. If you’re unable to join us in person, we’ll be offering sessions in a virtual format on Friday, January 20, 2023. Additional details will be provided in the coming weeks.
Yes–all incoming students will be charged an Orientation fee, which covers the cost of in-person and virtual Orientation sessions, activities, and resources, your Prep for Success Online Orientation course, and other support offered to incoming students through the start of the first six weeks of the semester.
The Orientation fee cannot be refunded, even if you do not take advantage of Orientation offerings as expected. For more information please visit our Tuition and Fees webpage.
For detailed information about our COVID policies, we encourage you to reference our COVID-19 Community Guide.
Vaccinations
All students, faculty, and staff must be up-to-date with their vaccinations, including a booster dose as soon as they are eligible (with the exception of those who receive approved medical or religious exemptions). You must either be boosted or have received an exemption from The New School to comply with the university’s vaccination policy. This policy covers all individuals who intend to be on our New York City campus for any period of time. Proof of vaccination or exemption status and testing results will be linked to your New School ID card and allow you access to campus facilities.
Testing
Everyone is strongly encouraged to take a PCR COVID-19 test within 48 hours after arrival on campus. Free PCR tests are available on campus at Arnhold Hall, located at 55 W. 13th Street. Results from tests taken off-campus, including from tests taken before arrival on campus, should be uploaded to the SHS Portal as soon as possible.
Testing is not required for building access for those who are in compliance with the university’s vaccination policy. Individuals with approved vaccination exemptions are no longer required to test for building access.
Masks
Masks are strongly recommended in indoor public settings on campus, particularly in classrooms. As we gather again after break, masks help mitigate increased risk for respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, Flu, and RSV.
Masks are always required in Student Health Services, Student Disability Services, COVID-19 testing sites, and when directed by a medical professional. Free masks remain available at vending machines throughout campus.
Travel
Those who are traveling or at higher risk of infection should take appropriate measures to ensure safe arrival, including testing before travel and wearing a mask in public.
Please note that, beginning January 5, 2023, the United States requires all travelers to the U.S. from People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result or recent recovery before boarding their flight. Read more about the CDC guidelines here.
Guest Access
All guests and visitors must be vaccinated and boosted or have a recent negative test to enter campus buildings. Proof of one of the following is required:
- Proof of full vaccination with at least one booster, when eligible; or
- A negative result from a PCR test taken within three days before arrival; or
- A negative result from a rapid antigen test taken the same day.
Guests should use the CLEAR mobile app to register and verify vaccination or test results. Those who cannot use CLEAR should verify vaccination or test results at the Welcome Center Visitors Desk located at 72 Fifth Avenue to receive a guest pass.
For more information about access to campus, please visit our Access to Campus webpage.
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