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Students come to Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ to challenge convention and create positive change. If you're ready to acquire the skills and experience you'll need to shape our complex world, we hope you'll apply for one of our master's, PhD, or advanced certificate programs.

Each of our programs has unique application requirements. We’ve created instructional videos to assist you in preparing the various elements of your application file. If you have additional questions about requirements for your college of interest, please email [email protected] to be connected to a member of our graduate team.

How to Apply

1. Select your college. Not sure which program at Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ is right for you? Explore your options.
2. Follow the specific application instructions. Once you've selected your program, review its application instructions and requirements.
3. Complete the application for your intended degree. All applicants to MA, MS, MFA, MArch, MPS, MM, and PhD degree programs; professional studies diploma programs; and graduate certificate programs should submit .Ìý
4. Check your application status.ÌýLog in to your  to check the status of your application materials. Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. Allow at least ten days from the date you submitted your application for the application materials checklist to appear. After reviewing your checklist in the Admission Hub, follow up with schools and recommenders to confirm that your transcripts, recommendations, and other materials have been sent to us.

Application Instructions

• Parsons School of Design—all programs
• Parsons Paris—Fashion Design and the Arts (MFA),Ìý
• College of Performing Arts—Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (MA),ÌýPerformer-Composer (MM)
• School of Drama, College of Performing Arts—Contemporary Theatre and Performance (MFA)
• Mannes School of Music, College of Performing Arts—all programs
• Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ for Social Research—all programs

Application Fee Waivers

Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ can provide application fee waivers for international and domestic students with demonstrated financial hardship that makes paying the application fee burdensome. The online admission application allows applicants to provide information regarding their personal situation and indicate the need for a fee waiver. Once you begin your admission application, you'll have the option to pursue this process.

In addition, Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ provides application fee waivers for applicants applying with affiliation with select organizations (e.g., IIE or Fulbright and Peace Corps). Applicants are prompted to indicate this information in the online application.

Additional Resources

Former Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ students applying for readmission to their former program should apply as reapplicants through the .ÌýStudents seeking readmission to a degree program must first confirm that their program is still active and that they are meeting time limit requirements (if applicable) before completing this application.

Currently enrolled Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ graduate students who are making a request to add a graduate certificate to their current degree program should apply through the .

Graduate students interested in applying as visiting or exchange students should email their admission representatives. Selected programs allow for visiting graduate students.

• Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ for Social Research—[email protected]
  
• Parsons School of Design—[email protected]
• College of Performing Arts—[email protected]

Tips From Our Team

Our admissions team has created this collection of short how-to videos to help guide you through the process of preparing a successful graduate degree application.