Parsons Summer Intensive Studies

Complete Guide to Registration Steps

Preparing to attend the SIS program at Parsons is a multi-step process, as it is a three-week intensive program that awards three college credits. 

Make sure you have completed all the steps listed below no later than ONE MONTH BEFORE the first day of the program:

Application

• Apply for the program from this website:

Pre-College (click on APPLY NOW button)

College/Adult (click on APPLY NOW button)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You should expect a decision sent to their preferred email address within 5-7 business days with a link to a course listing to move forward with registration if accepted.

Registration

• Once your application is accepted, you will need to register for a course and make the payment. You will then receive a payment confirmation via email.

• After you are registered, you will receive an email titled "Welcome (First Name)(Last Name)" from summer@newschool.edu with a Confirmation Letter attached as a PDF.

Program Requisite Form

Once you receive your “Welcome” email, you will be required to fill out and submit the Requisite Form. This is required for all students attending a SIS program. This should be completed no later than ONE MONTH before the start of your SIS session.

Click on the Program Requisite Form link on the Welcome Email / Confirmation Letter and go through the questions to submit (this takes about 20 min). In this form you will begin the process of the following items:

• Activate Your New School Account

By resetting your password for your NetID, you will be able to log into the systems you will need as a New School student. Steps are also listed below.

• Student Visa (for students who are not US citizens or permanent residents)

  • Apply for your I-20 form by logging into iGlobal using your New School credentials.

  • Contact  your local US embassy/consulate to set up an appointment to apply for a student visa. Gather the required documents, including the I-20 form issued by The New School. The Acceptance Letter will serve as an Invitation Letter.

Note: Start applying as soon as possible, as obtaining the student visa may take time. More information can be found in the FAQ sheet (review "International Student" section).

• English Language Proficiency Test Score or Transcript (for students for whom English is not the primary language of instruction at their home institution)

  • Submit a TOEFL score of 92 or higher on the Internet-based course, an IELTS score of 7 or higher, a PTE score of 63 or higher, a DET score of 115 or higher, or a Cambridge English score of 185 or higher in C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency in the Requisite form. If you do not yet have a test score, you can submit at a later date to summer@newschool.edu. Visit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, or Cambridge English for more information. 

  • If you currently attend an academic institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you can submit your latest transcript in place of the test score.

Note: More information can be found in the FAQ sheet (review "International Student" section).

• University Housing

If you wish to apply for University housing, you must indicate your needs in the Requisite Form. You should expect to receive an additional email to your New School email address once your information is sent to the University housing system. Apply for housing before May 1 using your New School credentials.

Student Health Form

You will be invited to submit a Student Health Form about two months before the program. All students are required to submit this form. This form is due one month before the program start date.

--> If you have completed all the steps up to here one month before your program start date, YOU ARE ALL SET!

Now see below on what to do during the month leading to the program...

Countdown to the SIS Program - Your To Do List/What to Expect

One Month Before the Program

• If you have not done so, activate your New School account:

  • Go to: https://account.newschool.edu/

  • Select: Reset Your Password 

  • Enter your NetID (listed in the Confirmation Letter)

  • Enter your date of birth (type in MM/DD/YYYY - including slashes in between)

  • Enter your New School ID Number (N#) (listed in the Confirmation Letter)

  • Create a new password 

- Please note: Multi-factor authentication is required to access all Google services with a New School account. If you have not already enrolled a multi-factor device with Duo, please get started at multifactor.newschool.edu.

-Please remember your NetID and password. Throughout your experience at The New School, you will refer to them often!

• Request your New School ID card (instructions will be sent to all the email addresses we have on file).
  
  

Two Weeks Before the Program

• Attend our live online orientation (A recording will also be distributed.  All students must either attend live or watch the recording.)

• (For all Resident students) Information regarding check-in times and procedures will be sent out to your New School email.

• (For Pre-College Resident students) Prepare your prescription if needed, as all prescription must be in its original container with your name and the dosage in English.

One Week Before the Program

• Submit your Orientation Confirmation Form.

• (For Pre-College Resident students) Review and sign the Student/Parent handbook.

FAQ

Required Forms

Below are forms that you will need to submit before the first day of the program:

• Requisite Form - link is in the Confirmation Letter attached to your Welcome email

• Student Health Form - you will be invited to submit this form starting around 2 months before the program

• Orientation Confirmation Form - you will receive the link after the Zoom orientation 10 days before the program

• (Pre-College Residents only) Residential Handbook - you will receive it as an email attachment. The agreement page needs to be signed and returned

Contact Us

We are here to help!

Email: summer@newschool.edu

Phone: (212) 229-8933 

Please allow a few business days (longer in the busy season) to respond.