FAQ's

Location and Directions

Parsons is located at 2 West 13th Street, just off of Fifth Avenue. It is easily accessible by public transportation.

Subway/PATH

Parsons is easily accessible from subway and PATH trains.

Travelers on the 4, 5, 6, N, or R trains should exit at Union Square and walk west on 14th Street. Travelers on the 2, 3, 1, 9 or F trains should exit at 14th Street and walk east.

Taxi

Students should instruct the cab driver to take them to Fifth Avenue and 13th Street.

Car

If you plan to drive to Parsons, there is metered and street parking in the neighborhood. There are also parking garages on 13th Street.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Safety

All classes meet at our Greenwich Village Campus at 2 West 13th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue.

1. If accompanying your elementary level child to class, please escort him/her to the classroom.
2. Parents who are picking up junior or senior level students are advised to use the lobby of 66 Fifth Avenue as a meeting place.
3. Please file contact information with the office and update the information, as necessary.
4. In the event that a student will miss class, please call or email the office to notify us of the absence.
5. If an authorized person does not arrive to pick up a student, that student will be taken to 66 Fifth Avenue, Room 200 and the emergency contact will be called.
6. All parents should review with their child the safety procedure they should follow in the event of an emergency or change of plans. Be sure that your child knows how he/she should respond to an emergency.

Models

In art schools, nude models are traditionally used in drawing classes. Senior level Parsons Pre-College Academy classes will use nude models. Junior and elementary level Parsons Pre-College Academy classes will use clothed models.

Out of Class Assignments

Parsons Pre-College Academy generally expects students to complete short out of class assignments to help them excel and develop faster. Faculty members may ask students to complete a limited amount of work at home. These assignments will help to reinforce material presented in the classroom.

Additional Questions?

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Pre-Enrollment Programs at academy@newschool.edu or 212.229.8925.

If you would like to receive future pre-college course catalogs, and notifications of special events, please email contact information including email and mailing address to academy@newschool.edu

You can also reach us by mail at:

The following numbers may assist you in contacting the appropriate New School University office:

Office of Pre-Enrollment Programs	212.229.8925
FAX:	212.691.3932
Security, 2 West 13th Street	212.229.5448
Registrar	212.229.5690
Bursar/Cashier	212.229.5659