SIS New York General Information

Program Levels

Summer Intensive Studies is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge of art and design in a rigorous academic environment. This is an open enrollment program with no prerequisites required for attendance. Class sizes are limited to 18 students per course section. Courses fill quickly and early registration is advised. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on November 18.

For students entering their junior or senior year in high school, or for recent high school graduates. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the start of the program. This immersion in the college experience introduces high school students to life in a college of art and design.

Note: Many pre-college students enroll in Drawing and Painting in order to develop a portfolio for the college admissions process.

For college and adult applicants who have completed at least one year of college, or are 19 years of age or older by the start of the program. Many college and adult level students enroll in the program to gain intensive exposure to the selected design discipline helpful in making decisions regarding academic and professional goals or to complement full-time degree programs. Others enroll to build the skills and portfolio necessary to gain acceptance to graduate programs. Session I is for college and adult participants only; during Session II and in Paris, pre-college students are also on campus and a limited number of courses combine levels.

Note: Some courses may combine pre-college and college/adult levels.

College Credit

All students in the pre-college and college/adult levels in New York earn four college credits upon successful completion of the program. Paris students earn two or four credits depending on the length of the course. Two courses in Paris, Architecture and Interiors of Paris: A Drawing Investigation and The Photo Essay, are available for two graduate credits.

Most schools and universities accept our credit, which may also be applied to study at Parsons, depending on the program selection. Participants should consult an academic advisor at their home institution for further details regarding approval, transfer, and fulfillment of graduation requirements.

Faculty

Courses are taught by Parsons' faculty and a limited number of New York-andParis-based artists and designers. Guest lecturers and critics present current professional practices and trends from their disciplines. Faculty utilize the extensive opportunities available in New York and Paris, including museums, galleries, design studios, and libraries.

Supplies

Students provide their own art supplies. A list of required and recommended materials will be sent to each registrant before the summer session begins. Expenses for most courses are estimated at $400. Lockers are provided for storage during the program.

Pre-College Scholarships

New York Session II only

Parsons offers a limited number of tuition-only scholarships for pre-college courses in Drawing and Painting, Design and Technology Lab: Sound and Vision, Integrated Design, Design and Management, Game Play and Photography. Through these scholarships, Parsons seeks to expose and prepare potential undergraduate applicants to our first year programs. We seek applications from exceptional students who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be unable to attend. To download a scholarship application, please see the link below. Please call Parsons SPACE at 212-229-8933 with any questions. The application deadline is March 1. Scholarships do not cover housing fees, living costs or supply expenses.

Download Pre-College Scholarship Application Form

College/Adult Work Scholars Program

New York Session I and II

A limited number of college/adult interns are accepted for the four-week period prior to the start of the summer program. Students work 20 hours a week until the program begins, and receive full tuition remission. Scholars provide their own housing during the work period prior to the start of the program. Work responsibilities include basic office support, faculty assistance, facilities preparation, and student activity support planning. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To download an application form please see the link below. Please call Parsons SPACE at 212-229-8925 if you have any questions. The application deadline is March 1.

Work Scholars Program Application

International Students: Language and Visas

Parsons' Summer Intensive Studies welcomes students from around the world to explore the abundance of art and design resources in New York and Paris. Parsons values the unique perspective each student brings to the program and the dynamic nature of a culturally diverse student body.

Students whose first language is not English must score a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). For more information about the TOEFL, please visit www.toefl.org. Students may provide documentation of English proficiency as a substitute for the TOEFL. If these documents prove to be sufficient, the TOEFL requirement may be waived at the discretion of the program staff.

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International applicants should work closely with International Student Services to complete documentation as quickly and carefully as possible. Additional information about applying for a student visa will be mailed with the letter of acceptance.

The approval process for international student visas is lengthy, and therefore students should plan to submit their I-20 applications by the following deadlines: Session I: April 1, Session II: April 15. In order to meet this deadline, international students will need to apply to the program no later than: Session I: March 15, Session II: April 1.

Facilities

Most classes are held at the Greenwich Village campus at Fifth Avenue and 13th Street. Digital classes take place in the University Computer Center at 55 West 13th Street. Most fashion design classes are conducted at the Parsons Fashion Design Center at Seventh Avenue and 40th Street, a short subway ride from the downtown campus and dorms. The Greenwich Village campus also houses the Gimbel Design Library and the cafeteria.

Student Activities

Activities are scheduled outside of class time and provide an opportunity to become acquainted with one another and New York City. Some events relate to admission to degree programs and career exploration including Portfolio Review Day, Career Discovery Day, and industry guest lecturers.