• International Student and Scholar Services

  • Welcome to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

    The New School is home to more than 3,500 international students and research scholars from more than 100 countries. The ISSS staff is dedicated to providing students and scholars with immigration support services and programs so that they can succeed in achieving their academic and career goals.

    Please visit this webpage as well as the accompanying webpages for information and resources related to F-1 and J-1 immigration status and benefits. It is students' and scholars' responsibility to maintain legal status in the United States at all times and to fully comply with New School policies and procedures. Students and scholars should always consult an ISSS advisor about their specific situation.

  • Important Updates

    For timely information and important updates, please visit our Immigration News and Updates page.

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  • Contact Us

    72 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
    New York, NY 10011
    212.229.5592
    [email protected]

    Hours of Operation
    May 27–August 15, 2025

    Phone
    Monday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 
    Tuesday, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
    Thursday, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
    Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

    Front Desk (document pickup)
    Tuesday, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Thursday, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

    Virtual Advising Drop-In
    Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Meeting link
    Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Meeting link

    One-on-One Virtual Advising
    Enrolled students: Sign up through Starfish.
    Non-enrolled students: Call the office to schedule an appointment.

    Emergency After-Hours Phone
    212.229.7001

  • 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.