FAQ

The deadline to be considered for full-tuition doctoral fellowships for the fall term December 15.

Master's and advanced certificate applicants are considered for competitive merit scholarships that may cover up to 70 percent of tuition. The second application deadline date is May 5. The deadline for fall term regular applicants is August 1. The deadline for fall term international applicants is June 15.

The priority deadline for spring term is October 15; we continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after that date. Spring entry is an option for master's and advanced certificate programs.

The New School waives application fees for those who meet the eligibility guidelines outlined on the Apply Online website.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.

Applicants who wish to submit GRE test score results may have them sent by Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to the Office of Graduate Admission. The institution code is 2501.

A TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo score is not required for applicants whose primary language is English or for applicants who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college or university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. For more information, please refer to the "Submit English Language Proficiency Test Scores" section on the How to Apply page.

Fall decisions will be communicated by email in mid-March. Decisions for applications received thereafter will be communicated by email on a rolling basis. Spring decisions will be communicated by the end of October.

Please check your admission letter to see what your deadline is to reply to our offer, along with instructions for confirming your enrollment. If you require additional time, please contact our office and we will work with you to accommodate an extension.

Admitted graduate students may be eligible for a deferral. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis by the admission director. 

Prospective PhD students who complete the application process by December 15 will be considered for full tuition waivers. Some of these PhD offers include additional financial support. 

Master's or advanced certificate applicants who complete their applications by the priority deadlines are considered for partial scholarship awards and other forms of financial aid. More information about Financial Aid and Scholarships can be found on our webpage.

Nearly 90 percent of new full-time master’s degree students receive merit scholarships, averaging 49 percent of the cost of tuition.

Applicants will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you wish to apply for federal or private loans. For more information, see Financing Your Education in the Academic Advising section of this website.

Most of our master's degrees are designed as two-year programs. Most students complete the master's degree within two years.

Non-degree or nonmatriculated study is not available. Please contact the Office of Admission with your questions.

Counselors are available on an appointment basis. Contact the Office of Admission to arrange an appointment by calling 212.229.5150.

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Yes. In fact, nearly 90 percent of the incoming master's program cohort in fall 2024 at The New School for Social Research received merit scholarships. The average scholarship was 49 percent.

Master's program applicants must apply by the January 15 priority deadline to be considered for merit scholarship awards. The spring priority deadline is October 15.

Each department carefully tracks the outcomes of its alumni. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Outcomes of the department to which they are applying.