• The Office for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), part of the Facilities Management Department, provides services and manages programs that promote safety and environmental responsibility. We are committed to:

    • Protecting health by preventing injuries and illnesses
    • Promoting environmental stewardship by minimizing waste and properly managing air, water, and ground contaminants
    • Reducing institutional risk by managing university compliance with occupational and environmental rules and regulations

    Services and Programs

    EHS is prepared to meet the needs of the New School community by collaborating with departments and individuals to address their concerns. Services provided by EHS include indoor-air-quality surveys, incident investigations, hazard assessments, training and technical support, and management of regulated waste streams (such as batteries, mercury-containing lamps, and hazardous chemical waste). Call 212.229.5456 for assistance or send an email to [email protected].

    What You Can Do

    Everyone can contribute to a safe, healthful workplace and learning environment. You can help by:  

    • Promoting awareness of and compliance with EHS programs and policies
    • Reporting health and safety concerns promptly to your supervisor
  • Contact Us

    Environmental Health and Safety
    71 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor
    New York, NY 10003
    [email protected]
    212.229.5456

  • Take The Next Step

Submit your application

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.

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