Advising

Advising at The New School is a collaborative experience shared amongst students, faculty, staff, and the entire University community. It promotes student exploration and the creation of both academic and non-academic opportunities and creates interdisciplinary options to achieve success throughout the college experience. Advising helps students overcome obstacles and graduate on time, enhances their knowledge of policies, systems, and procedures so that they navigate the university responsibly while maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health, and fosters an appreciation of lifelong learning. It assists them in articulating their values so that their decision-making aligns with their goals and aspirations as they design and realize their professional directions.

Academic Advisors in Student Success are the first stop for most students for students as they embark on their advising journey. The unit provides professional academic advising to BAFA, Lang, BPATS, College of Performing Arts, Parsons and Parsons Paris students.

In addition, many of the schools will offer either formal or informal opportunities for faculty and peer advising. Students should feel free to consult with their Student Success Academic Advisor about the advising available in their respective programs.

Throughout your time at The New School, advisors strive to build collaborative relationships with students that will empower them to develop skills, acquire tools, and articulate academic and career goals consistent with their personal values, helping you become successful, independent, and socially responsible global citizens. Academic advisors are available to support students throughout their time at The New School, guiding their academic experience and helping them flourish creatively as they prepare to transition to the world after graduation.

Advisors are here to help students:

Articulate their values and priorities
Connect substantively with faculty in areas of interest to them
Select courses
Understand academic policies
Locate the services available for first-generation students, student veterans, academic support, disability accommodations, health and wellness, and more.
Understand program and degree requirements
Develop tools needed to secure internships
Think about career options
Consider study and work abroad opportunities
Graduate on time

For a list of advising contacts, visit www.newschool.edu/advising/advisors

In addition to advising, all students are served by the Career Development and Experience office. This team is dedicated to intersecting the student academic experience with professional pathways while engaging in a competitive global market. For internship and career opportunities, they help students build their professional networks through career workshops, panels, fairs, campus interviews, and other networking opportunities that foster connections with alumni, faculty, and employers. Visit newschool.edu/career-services for contact information, internship policies, and career resources.