Parsons Academy
Parsons Summer Academy (Grades 3-12)
Registration Update: Enrollment is open for Parsons fall courses.
About This Program
Parsons Summer Academy offers a variety of dynamic in-person non-credit art and design courses for students in grades 3 through 12. Join us for two weeks at our Greenwich Village campus to explore art and design through hands-on projects that develop your creative thinking skills, techniques, and collaborative abilities. Students in grades 9-12 with prior art and design experience may take our portfolio development course to re-envision their current body of work as they create portfolio presentations for the college admissions process. Courses for students in grades 9-12 will count toward the Parsons Academy Certificate program.
Parsons Academy classes are conducted in three groups, divided by traditional school grade level (grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). Students should select the appropriate course by using their grade levels they are rising into in the following fall as a guide. In addition to summer courses, visit our Parsons Academy: Fall and Spring program page to learn about our year-round course offerings for youth and pre-college.
Program Dates
July 26 - August 6, 2027Webinars
Join us online to learn more about program structure and curriculum. Webinar schedules will be announced in late fall 2026.
What You’ll Gain
- Understanding of a variety of art and design disciplines
- Guidance and feedback from renowned Parsons' faculty
How You’ll Learn
- Small class sizes with peers in a similar grade level
- Individual and group critiques
- Specialized instruction from expert faculty
The on-campus youth and pre-college program will run from July 26 through August 6, 2027, offering immersive art and design non-credit courses for students on weekdays, five days a week for two weeks.
On-Campus Session Dates: July 26 - August 6, 2027
Grades 3-5 & 6-8: Half Day Sessions, 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. ET
Grades 9-12: Full Day Sessions, 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. ET (with one-hour lunch break)
Registration is scheduled to open on Monday, January 4. You may register for one course from our website. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition
Grades 3-8: $890 plus fees
Grades 9-12: $1,780 plus fees
Registration Deadline
July 15, 2027
Housing
This summer program does not offer the option of on-campus housing.
What You'll Need
Required for students
- Digital camera (required for grades 9–12; optional for grades 3–8, where mobile device cameras are acceptable)
- Supplies on class list (estimated cost: $75-$125)
Suggested, but not required for students
- Some courses require access to a modern computer and Adobe Creative Cloud (Please review the course description)
Refund Schedule
Parsons Summer Academy (July 26 - August 6, 2027) 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 July 1 | 100 |
| July 2 through July 15 | 50 |
| July 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.
Parsons Academy offers a limited number of scholarships for Parsons Summer Academy pre-college courses for students in grades 9-12. Scholarship application details, including eligibility, requirements, and timeline, will be announced in fall 2026.
Pre-College Academy Certificate
The noncredit Parsons Academy Certificate program supports students in grades 9 through 12 as they create a college admission portfolio. Our world-class faculty help students employ basic skills and original thinking in a collaborative environment.
Parsons Scholars
The Parsons Scholars program is a college preparatory program that makes Parsons available to talented students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity. The program offers multi-year scholarships to students attending New York City public high schools.
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