Visiting Parsons

We invite you to visit Parsons and look forward to seeing you on campus. The Office of Admissions provides several services to help acquaint you with the school.

If you can't visit us in New York, please look for Parsons on the Road.

Please note: during the summer (June - August), Parsons is closed on Fridays.

Online Open House Chats

Online open house chats are a great way to talk with representatives from Faculty, Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, International Student Services and Housing. Please watch this page for more chats in the coming month.

Tours

Take a tour of Parsons. Tours must be scheduled well in advance to ensure accommodation. For security reasons, Parsons does not allow self-guided tours.
Book a tour.

Information Sessions

Group meetings with counselors to discuss program options and the application process are offered Monday through Friday at 2:00 pm. Please note: during the summer (June - August), Parsons is closed on Fridays and there are no information sessions. Come to the Welcome Center, 72 Fifth Avenue, Ground Floor.
See a complete schedule.

Formal Interviews

Applicants for the undergraduate degree programs are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a Formal Interview after they apply. Although interviews are not required, they are strongly recommended.

Portfolio Preparation Workshops

Learn about preparing a successful portfolio from members of the Admissions Committee at our Portfolio Preparation Workshops (artwork will not be reviewed at these sessions). The workshops are on Fridays following the 2 p.m. Information Session.
Reserve a space.

Portfolio Reviews

Take advantage of these opportunities to receive guidance on your artwork as you prepare your portfolio for admission to schools of art and design (dates and times to be announced).
Reserve a space.