• Welcome Center Team

  • Welcome Center at The NewSchool

  • The University Welcome Center is the first stop for visitors to our campus. Our professional team members interact with prospective applicants and families at admission events, in email and phone conversations, and through social media, including ZeeMee and our Welcome Center Instagram account. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus community and helping you navigate the university’s admission process!

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    Elisabeth Arriero-Ferreira

    Manager of Admission Digital Communications
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    Elisabeth Arriero-Ferriera

    Manager of Admission Digital Communications
    Contact: [email protected]

    Degrees Earned: MA Education, UNC Chapel Hill; BA Journalism and Mass Communication, UNC Chapel Hill; BA Psychology, UNC Chapel Hill
    When Not at Work: I like to walk on the beach, spend time with my three kids and husband, work out with my speed bag in the garage, chronicle our family life with journals and photo books, play tennis, and meditate.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: The amazing food in Hell's Kitchen.

    Anita Christian - Associate Director of Admission Events

    Anita Christian

    Associate Director of Admission Events
    Anita Christian - Associate Director of Admission Events

    Anita Christian

    Associate Director of Admission Events
    Contact: [email protected]

    Degrees Earned: Graduate Certificate in Media Management and MA Media Studies, Schools of Public Engagement, The New School; BA Art History and Africana Studies, Rutgers University 
    When Not at Work: Cook, bake, and sing (music is my life!).
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: There are many! But I love the going to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.

    Susan Forte - Associate Digital Content and Communication Strategist

    Sue Forte

    Associate Digital Content and Communication Strategist
    Susan Forte - Associate Digital Content and Communication Strategist

    Sue Forte

    Title: Associate Digital Content and Communication Strategist
    Contact: [email protected]

    Degrees Earned: BS, The New School
    When Not at Work: Hike, kayak, paint, knit, and bake—basically any activity that gets me out into nature or inspires me to create.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: Not in NYC, but just an hour away by train or bus—Harriman State Park!

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    Alex Kirkpatrick

    Associate Director of Admission and Communications
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    Alex Kirkpatrick

    Title: Associate Director of Admission and Communications
    Contact: [email protected]

    Degrees Earned: BFA Jazz and Contemporary Music (Drums), School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, College of Performing Arts, The New School
    When Not at Work: I play the drums, write and record music, explore NYC on bike, cook, and spend time with friends and family.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: Any bench on Eastern Parkway

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    Grace Kowalski

    Manager, University Welcome Center
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    Grace Kowalski

    Title: Manager, University Welcome Center
    Contact: [email protected]

    Degrees Earned: BA, Columbia College Chicago (Live & Performing Arts Management, Minor in Marketing)
    When Not at Work: Snuggle with my cat Dino (dee-noh), and check in with myself and my friends. I'm always looking to explore new places in the city, especially since I'm so new to NYC.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: TBD, as I'm new to NYC.

    Noah Simes - Coordinator, Admission Events

    Noah Simes

    Coordinator, Admission Events
    Noah Simes - Coordinator, Admission Events

    Noah Simes

    Title: Coordinator, Admission Events
    Contact: [email protected]

    Degrees Earned: BA Theater, UMass Amherst
    When Not at Work: Lend my voice to characters on the queer sci-fi noir audio drama The Penumbra Podcast.
    My Favorite Spot in New York City: Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, because I am the most basic of Angels in America fanboys.

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Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.

Undergraduate Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.