On this page you'll find a checklist of required application materials, as well as specific instructions for each program. The application and all required materials should be submitted before the posted deadlines.
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Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority Deadline: January 15
Second Master’s and Advanced Certificate Deadline: May 5
International Student Final Deadline: June 1
Final Master’s and Advanced Certificate Deadline for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents: August 1
PhD Readmit Deadline: April 1
Master’s and Advanced Certificate Readmit Deadline: August 1
Spring
New Applicants and Readmits
Priority Deadline: November 1
Final Master’s and Advanced Certificate Deadline: January 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET
FAFSA (U.S. Citizens & Eligible Non-citizens)
Fall Applicants: February 1
Spring Applicants: November 1
The Public and Urban Policy PhD application must be received by January 15. The program does not accept spring applications.
Master’s and Advanced Certificate Applicants: To be most competitive for admission and merit scholarship consideration, please apply before the priority deadline. We will continue to review applications submitted after the deadline if space is available in the program. The Admission Committee will
make a decision on your application only after all the required materials have been received. Please email us at nsadmissions@newschool.edu to ask if we are still reviewing applications.
Prior Degree Completion
Master's or advanced certificate applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply
for admission. Admission to the program relies on completion of the bachelor's degree.
Applicants to the PhD in Public and Urban Policy must hold a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university, in addition to a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Applicants
in the process of completing their master's degree may apply for admission.
Applicant Profiles
Master of Science & Advanced Certificates
Our degree programs welcome applicants from all walks of life, including working professionals, recent college graduates, and career changers. We have a holistic review of the application. GRE and
GMAT test scores are not required.
PhD in Public & Urban Policy
The doctoral program in Public and Urban Policy seeks applicants with academic and/or professional qualifications that prepare them for advanced research and practice in public policy analysis with an
urban orientation. GRE and GMAT test scores are not required.