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  • Come to the College of Performing Arts at The New School, as a student of the School of Drama, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, or Mannes School of Music, and find campus life that celebrates distinctive voices. Build lifelong friendships with fellow students who have a limitless range of interests, passions, and perspectives and are ready to collaborate with you.

    Our community extends beyond the four walls of our buildings. Studying in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, our students are immersed in a place where intellectual curiosity and social activism creatively intersect with art, design, and performance. We also have our own state-of-the-art resources in all of our university buildings, where students can find the technology and space needed to study, learn, and create.


    As a part of The New School, you are joining a diverse community of artists, designers, performers, activists, and scholars. In our residence halls, dramatists live with sociologists and anthropology students with jazz musicians. Our on-campus residences extend from Greenwich Village to Chelsea, offering students the opportunity to live and learn in a nurturing, supportive, and collaborative environment where exploration isn't confined to the classroom. Through involvement with organizations on campus and public programs, as well as intramural sports, athletics, and fitness classes, you will find a community of people who share your passions.

    We are here to support the health and well-being of students so that they can learn and succeed while at The New School. We provide access to high-quality health care and services that enhance student wellness and quality of life in and outside of the classroom. Our goal as a university is to create a safe and secure environment where students feel comfortable learning, creating, and growing. Even though New York City is one of the safest cities in the country, we are dedicated to providing additional safety and support for our students, faculty, and staff.

  • Contact Us

    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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  • A Day in the Life

    A Day in the Life of a New School Student, Visit and Learn

    Wondering what a day in the life of a New Schooler is like? When you study in the heart of Greenwich Village, every day is a chance to explore, challenge what you know and believe, and find inspiration. Student-made videos, stories, playlists, and interactive maps immerse you in our community. 

  • Take The Next Step

Submit your application

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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