SPRING 2020 Updates and Email Archive
Updated 4-29-20: The Enhanced Student Emergency Fund application is closed. On Tuesday night we reached the $1 million dollar mark in requests for aid from the university fund and have closed the application. Read the full announcement here (to all New School students).
Updated 4-28-20: Applications for CARES Act funding for students who are U.S. citizens studying on campus must close today, April 28, at 4:30 p.m. University funds have not yet been exhausted, and students in need who are not eligible for CARES Act funds may still apply for awards of up to $750. Read the full announcement here (to all New School Students).
Updated 4-24-20: The Student Emergency Fund application process reopens at 2:30 p.m. EDT today (Friday, April 24). Read the full announcement here (to all New School Students).
Updated 4-24-20: While The New School is a fundamentally strong institution–committed to maintaining our role as a preeminent creative and intellectual center–we have a responsibility to our entire academic community to adjust to this new reality. We must address these financial challenges and uncertainties thoughtfully, strategically, and always with the long-term interests of our students and academic programs at the center of our decision-making. Read the full announcement here (to the full New School community).
Updated 4-23-20: To process the high volume of requests received thus far and ensure that they are allocated according to federal guidelines, the university will pause The New School Student Emergency Fund application process at 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday, April 23) and temporarily close our form to new requests. Read the full announcement here (to all New School students).
Updated 4-22-20: After much consideration by the deans of the various schools and colleges and the Teaching and Learning Committee, a Revised Spring 2020 Grading Policy that eliminates the “I” and “Z” grades for this semester has been adopted. Read the announcement here (to all New School faculty and staff).
Updated 4-21-20: The New School Student Emergency Fund has been enhanced, making nearly $3 million available to address the significant financial hardship and unanticipated needs that students are facing due to COVID-19. Read the announcement here (to all New School students).
Updated 4-9-20: Student Accounts is working with IT and Finance to refund any unused print points that students purchased during the Spring 2020 semester. Read the announcement here (to all New School students).
Updated 4-9-20: The New School has announced an important update regarding Zoom security concerns. Read the announcement here (to all New School faculty and staff).
Updated 4-7-20: The New School is piloting the literacy and language accessibility toolbar, Read&Write for Google Chrome, through the end of the spring semester. Read the announcement here (the the full New School community).
Updated 4-6-20: The New School has announced that there will be no tuition increase for academic year 2020-21. The University also announced increased funding for the Student Emergency Fund. Read the announcement here (to the full New School community).
Updated 4-5-20: The New School has lifted holds and eliminated late fees. Read the announcement here (to all New School students).
Updated 4-3-20: The New School has announced plans for commencement, and shared some additional steps the university is taking to support students. Read the announcement here. (to the full New School community).
Updated 4-2-20: The New School shared resources to help support our faculty and staff and their families during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the announcement here (to all New School faculty and staff).
Updated 4-1-20: In response to questions concerning the University budget and how tuition dollars are spent, the University has launched a new University Budget page. Students are invited to join a Virtual Town Hall on April 2 at 5pm EST to discuss the University's decision making around COVID-19, refund policies, and the cost of tuition.
Updated 3-30-20: In light of the unprecedented current health crisis and the move to remote teaching and learning, The New School has instituted an A/A- grading policy for the Spring 2020 semester only. Click here to view the policy.
Please see the latest announcement regarding study abroad students.
Please see the latest announcement for Parsons undergraduate first years, sophomores, juniors, and first-year graduate students.
Please see the latest announcement for the Parsons class of 2020.
Please see the latest announcement for all Parsons faculty and staff.
Updated 3-27-20: New School IT has established a ZOOM support hotline 646-909-9666 (ZOOM) or immediate troubleshooting support to assist faculty, students and staff. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Sat) Closed (Sunday)
Updated 3-26-20: The New School has launched a new, comprehensive Spring 2020 Student Resource hub. View the hub here.
Updated 3-25-20: As of 7:00pm on March 24, all New School buildings are closed until further notice. View the Building Hours website for updates.
Updated 3-24-20: Please view the latest community message to New School students concerning refund policies, registration, housing, and tuition for spring, summer, and fall.
Updated 3-23-20: Following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order that New Yorkers remain at home as much as possible, New School buildings–with the exception of University Center–are closed until further notice. The University Center is currently open daily between 7:00am and 7:00pm. The Building Hours website has been updated to reflect this: newschool.edu/building-hours.
Updated 3-20-20: Please view the latest community message concerning reducing transmission of COVID-19. We understand that everyone has lots of questions at this time about this global issue. Please continue to visit our Coronavirus FAQ, review this NYC Department of Health fact sheet and the CDC’s website, or call the NYS DOH Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 for up-to-date information.
Please view the guidelines and resource message for Alternative Teaching and Learning Week Workshop Facilitators.
Please see the announcement regarding open Zoom Sessions for Parsons Students.
Update 3-19-20: Please view the latest message concerning study abroad students.
Employees Who Elect Transit/Parking Benefits: As we look to work remotely for the next few weeks it is recommended that you update your "Transit/Parking" (pre-tax or post-tax) deposits and change the amount to $0.00 for the time being. You can do this by proceeding to the home screen in MyDay and selecting "Benefits" and proceed to "Change Benefits." It is here that you would select "Change in Transit and Parking Amount" in the "Benefit Event Type" box, select today's date and hit "Submit." On the next screen hit "Open" and it will bring you to the "Change Benefits Election" page and where you can update the deposited amounts.
Updated 3-17-20: Students in the residence halls are being asked to move out on an expedited schedule and all but those with extenuating circumstances will be moved out by Monday, March 23. Our staff is continuing to support students through this disruption. Prorated refunds will be issued and emergency assistance will be provided for those experiencing hardship. Residential students should watch for direct communication from our Housing staff.
As of Thursday, March 26, most campus buildings will close until further notice. Staff should make arrangements to collect course materials and personal belongings and anything else necessary for remote work. Building hours during which materials can be retrieved are posted on the Buildings website and updated as needed.
Updated 3-16-20: All classes for the remainder of the semester will be conducted online. We recognize the high value of in-person, on-site delivery for many of our programs (studio, conservatory, and others). Our faculty and academic leaders are working rapidly to shift to modalities that will ensure we can meet the learning objectives of these programs as best as possible in this unprecedented situation.