Enrollment Update: Preview summer adult courses now before registration opens on Tuesday, March 28 at Midnight ET. Registration is still open for select spring coursesParsons Summer Intensive Studies, and Parsons Summer Academy. For information about campus policies, visit our COVID-19 Community Guide.

About This Program

Study art and design with Parsons' world-class faculty while experiencing the creative inspiration of New York City in our academically rigorous and artistically stimulating three-week, three-credit intensive program. Our fully immersive courses are tailored to high-schoolers preparing to apply for college and feature thought-provoking skill-building project-based learning, art and design field trips, guest speakers from industry, and portfolio reviews.

To learn about requirements for campus access as impacted by The New School's policies and protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our COVID-19 Community Guide.

Webinars: Want more information? RSVP to join our next webinar on Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET or watch a recording of our recent webinar on Summer Intensive Studies: Pre-College.

What You’ll Gain

  • Deeper understanding of fine arts and design in a variety of specialized fields
  • Technical and creative skills necessary for success in future art and design programs
  • Three college credits
  • Portfolio preparation for admission to an art and design college

How You’ll Learn

  • Guidance and critiques from Parsons' renowned faculty
  • Community building through small class sizes
  • Hands-on projects that build skills

Summer 2023 on Parsons' NYC Greenwich Village campus

Full Day On-Campus Sessions (Mondays to Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. ET)

Session 1- June 12, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Session 2 - July 10, 2023 - July 28, 2023

Age Requirement

Our pre-college Summer Intensives Studies program is for students ages 16-18*. We require that students are 16 by the start date of the program. Students who will turn 16 during or after the program will not be permitted to participate in the program with no exceptions. We recommend students under age 16 explore our non-credit course offerings in our Parsons Summer Academy (Grades 3–12) program, which runs during the first two weeks of August at our Greenwich Village campus.

* Students aged 18 with at least one full year of college enrollment may register for the New York Summer Intensive Studies (College & Adult) program.

Attendance and Workload

Students attend classes Monday through Friday for six hours a day, with a one-hour break for lunch. Attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than two class sessions (each day consists of one morning and one afternoon session) will fail the course, subject to faculty and administrative review. Out-of-class work, which is assigned daily, is a substantial part of the program. Students who do not meet course expectations may be asked to leave the program.

What You'll Need

  • Digital Camera (mobile device cameras are suitable)
  • Supplies from class list (estimated cost: $200)
  • Some courses require access to a modern computer laptop in addition to scheduled computer lab times; please check the course description. Students will have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud for Students.

International Students

Visa Requirement

International students must obtain a proper student visa to take a course from this program. Please review the International Students & Scholars Services page for details.

Language Requirement

International Students for whom English is not the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English language proficiency, as classes are taught in English. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 79 or higher on the Internet-based course, an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or higher, or a DET (Duolingo English Test) score of 105 or higher is required. Visit TOEFL, IELTS, or DET for more information.

Registration

You may register for one course per session from our website. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Students will be charged a non-refundable university fee.

Tuition
$4,675 plus fees

Registration Deadlines:

Session 1 - May 15, 2023

Session 2 - June 8, 2023

College Credit

Students enrolled in the pre-college and college/adult-level programs in New York earn grades and three college credits upon successful completion of the program. We strongly recommend that participants consult an academic advisor at their home institution for further details of approval, transfer, and fulfillment of graduation requirements.

Academic Transcript Request

The New School has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide transcript ordering via the Web.

Summer Program Refund Policy

Session 1 (June 12 - June 30) Refund Schedule

Please note: All refund schedules are effective until 11:59pm ET on a specified date.
Course Drop or Withdrawal Date Percentage of Tuition Refunded
On or before May 1 100
May 2 through May 15 50
May 16 and later 0

Session 2 (July 10 - July 28) Refund Schedule

Please note: All refund schedules are effective until 11:59pm ET on a specified date.
Course Drop or Withdrawal Date Percentage of Tuition Refunded
On or before June 1 100
June 2 through June 15 50
June 16 and later 0

The New School reserves the right to cancel courses. If a course in which you are enrolled is canceled, you will be notified and asked whether you wish to transfer to a different course or receive a full refund.

This summer program offers the option of on-campus housing. Following confirmation of your registration, an additional letter is sent by email with instructions on how to apply for housing. Access to on-campus student housing is in high demand and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you require on-campus housing, we strongly recommend applying as soon as the application process opens.

Housing Fees
$1,931 for three weeks (includes $250 meal funds and $175 Activity and Coordination Fee)

Summer Intensive Studies Scholarship

Parsons Academy offers a limited number of Summer Intensive Studies tuition-only scholarships for pre-college level courses starting in June and starting in July 2023. We seek applications from motivated students who for financial reasons would otherwise be unable to attend. Applicants are required to be between the ages of 16 and 18 by the first day of a program and they must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The application deadline is Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 11:59 pm ET.

Scholarship applications are now closed for Summer 2023.

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