Admission Events

Congratulations on your admission to Parsons Paris! 

Celebrate your accomplishments with us at our online and on-campus Admitted Students Day events. Please register for each event separately using your Admission Hub credentials. We look forward to seeing you at our events!

Undergraduate Saint-Roch On-Campus Admitted Students Reception

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon CET (Paris time)
Location: Saint-Roch Campus, 45 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris

Explore our Saint-Roch campus facilities in the city center and meet our faculty, staff, and current students. During this informal reception, you can speak with faculty and current students from your program. Light refreshments will be served as you mingle with future classmates. We look forward to meeting you at our Saint-Roch campus!

Register for the Undergraduate Saint-Roch On-Campus Admitted Students Reception!

Optional Undergraduate Paris-Romainville Campus Tour

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. CET (Paris time)
Location: Paris-Romainville Campus, 43 Rue de la Commune de Paris, 93230 Romainville

Admitted undergraduate students are invited to a student-led tour of our Paris-Romainville campus at the conclusion of the Saint-Roch event.

We will travel together by public transportation as a group from our Saint-Roch campus at noon. We will give one-way metro tickets to those who register in advance and who travel with us from our Saint-Roch campus to our Paris-Romainville campus. The journey will take around 45 minutes. We will not provide return metro tickets from Paris-Romainville to Saint-Roch.

Register for the optional Undergraduate Paris-Romainville Campus Tour!

We also encourage you to join the Online Undergraduate Admitted Students Welcome. All of our formal programming will take place online. The virtual event will not be available to view on either campus. Check the distance of your accommodations from the Saint-Roch campus and allow for travel time between events.

Undergraduate Online Admitted Students Welcome

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m. CET (Paris time)
Location: Online

Our formal Admitted Students Day program will take place online to allow students around the world to attend. Our Parsons Paris Dean will welcome you, and you'll learn about next steps from our Admission team. You'll also meet program faculty and discover more about our programs. Our Student Success team will talk about academic support, housing options, the visa process, internships, and career services. We look forward to seeing you online!

Register for the Undergraduate Online Admitted Students Welcome!

Congratulations, newly admitted student, and welcome to our community! If you've confirmed your enrollment for fall 2025, please check your New School email account for pre-arrival information throughout the spring and summer.

Save the date for Admitted Students Day on Saturday, April 26! Please review the Admitted Students Day Events: April 26 section on this page for more information and to register for the events. If you cannot attend Admitted Students Day but want to visit our campuses, please go to the Undergraduate Admitted Student Campus Visits section to sign up for an Admitted Student Visit. 

Online Events for Undergraduate Admitted Students

Some events require you to log in with your Admission Hub credentials, as they are intended only for our fall 2025 admitted students. 

Career Paths & Resources at Parsons Paris Webinar

Thursday, March 27, at 4:00 p.m. CET

Join our interactive online session about career paths and outcomes at Parsons Paris! Virginie Grillet, director of Career Development and Internships and Alumni Engagement, will discuss the resources available to help our undergraduate and graduate students secure internships and jobs. She will also provide insight into current trends and share information on partnerships, internships, and career outcomes for Parsons Paris students and alumni. Register to learn about career development at Parsons Paris!

Paris for Young Creatives Webinar

Friday, April 4, at 3:00 p.m. CET

Undergraduate admitted students are welcome to join Stephanie Nadalo, the BFA Art, Media, and Technology program director, online. You'll explore modern and contemporary Paris in a presentation designed for young artists and designers. Two students from the BFA Art, Media, and Technology program will also attend. We look forward to sharing more about the great city of Paris and what it offers our creative students! Register to learn about what Paris can offer to young artists and designers!

First-Year Experience Webinar

Thursday, April 10, at 4:00 p.m. CET

This virtual event is for all first-year undergraduate students admitted to Parsons Paris. Join us to learn about the first-year program with the directors of First-Year Curriculum, Francesca Bonesio and Emmanuel Cohen. Hala Dimechkie, the dean of Students and a First-Year academic advisor, will discuss support services available to first-year students. Register to learn how you can prepare for your journey at Parsons Paris and learn about the first year!

Online Undergraduate Student Panel

Thursday, April 24, at 4:00 p.m. CET

Join our online undergraduate student panel hosted by Virginie Grillet, director of Career Development and Internships and Alumni Engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to hear current students share their journeys at Parsons Paris. Be ready to ask our students all your student experience questions live. Register to join the panel and learn what it's like to be a Parsons Paris student!

Undergraduate Admitted Student Campus Visits

Saint-Roch Campus Visits

If you cannot join us on our campuses for Admitted Students Day on Saturday, April 26, we are happy to welcome you to our campuses throughout the spring!

Saint-Roch campus visits typically consist of a campus tour and a brief meeting with a member of the Student Success team. Click on the day and time that fit your schedule, and use your Admission Hub log-in credentials to register:

• Friday, February 21, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, February 28, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, March 7, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, April 4, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, April 11, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. CET
• Friday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. CET

Paris-Romainville Campus Tours

Paris-Romainville campus tours are also encouraged, particularly for BFA Fashion Design admitted students. BFA Fashion Design students practice on the Paris-Romainville campus after their first year. The tours are led by current students; faculty and staff are not available during the tours. Click on the day and time that fit your schedule, and use your Admission Hub log-in credentials to register:

• Friday, February 21, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, February 28, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, March 14, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, March 21, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, May 2, at 4:30 p.m. CET
• Friday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. CET

Financial Aid Virtual Desk

Speak with a Financial Aid counselor at our Financial Aid Virtual Desk. Virtual desk hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central European Time. No appointment is necessary. 

Financial Aid In-Person Appointments

Financial Aid counselors are available for in-person appointments, held at our University Welcome Center, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central European Time. To schedule an appointment, visit QLess or text "The New School NY" to 646.328.6322.

For all Financial Aid appointments, please have your New School student ID or government-issued ID available to confirm your identity. Parents and guardians who are authorized users on a student's account may also make use of the virtual desk hours or schedule in-person appointments.

Online Information Sessions

At our online information sessions, you'll learn about the exciting undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Parsons Paris. Hosted by the Office of Admission, online information sessions offer prospective students, counselors, and parents a brief overview of each program, admission requirements, and the application process.  

Career Paths & Resources at Parsons Paris Webinar

Thursday, March 27, at 4:00 p.m. CET

Join us for an interactive online session about career paths and outcomes at Parsons Paris! Virginie Grillet, director of Career Development and Internships and Alumni Engagement, will discuss the resources available to help our undergraduate and graduate students secure internships and jobs. She will also provide insights into current trends and share information on partnerships, internships, and career outcomes for Parsons Paris students and alumni. Register to learn about career development at Parsons Paris!

Undergraduate Prospective Students Campus Visits

Parsons Paris fall 2025 admitted undergraduate students should see the "Fall 2025 Admitted Student Events" tab above to schedule a campus visit.

Parsons Paris Undergraduate On-Campus Visits: Rue Saint-Roch Campus

Prospective undergraduate student visits to our Rue Saint-Roch campus, in the first arrondissement of Paris, include an information session and a campus tour. All undergraduate prospective students should make a campus visit. To sign up, please select of the dates marked "Parsons Paris Campus Visit at Saint-Roch" on the calendar when you register. 

Parsons Paris Undergraduate Paris-Romainville Campus Tours

If you're interested in the BFA Fashion Design program, we recommend visiting both the Rue Saint-Roch campus and the Paris-Romainville campus, home to fashion design students starting their second year. Paris-Romainville campus tours are led by current students. During your Rue Saint-Roch campus visit, you'll have the chance to meet a member of our Admission team. You can also connect with us online or by email if you have any questions after your tour. To schedule a Paris-Romainville campus tour, select "Parsons Paris Campus Tour at Romainville" on the calendar when you register. 

Please check our calendar of available tours and visits and registration information. All campus visits must be scheduled in advance. 

Register for an undergraduate campus tour

Graduate Prospective Students Campus Visits

If you're a prospective graduate student interested in the MA Fashion Studies or the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts program, please email us at [email protected] to schedule a tour. Include your program of interest, your term of interest, brief details of your educational background, and the days and times you're available to visit campus in your email. After we receive this information, we'll work with you to organize a visit to our campus at 45 Rue Saint-Roch in Paris for MA Fashion Studies or in Romainville for MFA Fashion Design and the Arts. All campus visits must be scheduled in advance. 

Virtual Campus Tours

• Join Dalia, a student in the BBA Strategic Design and Management program, for a tour of the Rue Saint-Roch campus of Parsons Paris.
• Join Sophia, a student in the BFA Fashion Design program, for a tour of the Romainville campus and studio spaces.
• Visit the neighborhood surrounding our Rue Saint-Roch campus in central Paris.

National Portfolio Day events are held virtually and in person in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

These annual events provide students with the unique opportunity to meet individually with representatives from accredited art and design colleges and universities. Portfolio reviews are strongly encouraged for applicants who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts and related fields. At these meetings, school representatives will review your artwork, discuss programs, and answer questions about professional careers in art and design. 

Parsons School of Design and/or Parsons Paris representatives participate in many National Portfolio Days, including international events. 

Visit the National Portfolio Day Association website to learn more and register to attend.

Learn more about Parsons Paris:

• Why Choose Parsons Paris?
• Hear students talk about their experience at Parsons Paris.
• Read the latest news and student perspectives on our blog.
• Get a visual impression of Parsons Paris on Instagram.

Parsons Paris admission counselors typically travel to many cities and countries to attend various fairs and events hosted by outside institutions to meet prospective students. Parsons Paris does not manage the registration process for these events listed below. Eligibility to attend is determined by the host institution for each event. Please connect with the host directly with any questions regarding registration. 

• Monday, September 23: International Universities Expo in Thessaloniki, Greece
• Tuesday, September 24: International Universities Expo in Athens, Greece
• Thursday, September 26: Unifrog International University Fair (online)
• Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28: USA College Day 2024 in London, UK
• Sunday, September 29: CIS International University Fair in Paris, France
• Monday, September 30: CIS International University Fair in Geneva, Switzerland
• Tuesday, October 1: CIS International University Fair in Zurich, Switzerland
• Tuesday, October 22: Nordic Virtual International University Fair
• Wednesday, November 6: CIS International University Fair in Madrid, Spain
• Thursday, November 7: CIS International University Fair in Barcelona, Spain
• Tuesday, November 12: CIS International University Fair in Frankfurt, Germany
• Wednesday, June 4: Virtual Unifrog Fair

On Wednesday, October 9, the Parsons Paris Office of Admission held a Portfolio and Degree Outcomes webinar for secondary school counselors and educators. This session covered portfolio resources, application preparation, career outcomes of recent graduates, and the student experience.

Secondary school counselors and educators are welcome to explore our FAQ page. Email us at [email protected] to request a recording of the webinar, to visit campus, or to ask questions about Parsons Paris and the admission process.