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Students at the New School's Parsons Paris may consider semester study abroad program opportunities at The New School's Parsons School of Design in NY and possibly a New School affiliated study abroad program provider. All Parsons Paris undergraduate students must have earned at least 30 credits in their degree program to be eligible to participate in any study abroad program but may apply for study abroad as early as their Freshman year. Programs are generally open to all Parsons Paris majors, but students should consult with their Parsons Paris Advisor to confirm their suitability in a program. Students may reach study abroad advising by contacting: studentsuccessparis@newschool.edu or studyabroad@newschool.edu. 
 

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Pre-Approved Semester Programs by Major

Below is a list of study abroad programs pre-approved by The New School in the noted Parsons School of Design major. Click on the program link to learn more and submit a study abroad application. There are three categories of study abroad that programs can fall into. You can find information about the different program types below.

Program Providers are organizations that provide students studying in the US with the opportunity to study elsewhere. These programs usually provide housing, insurance, and on-site support throughout the entirety of a student's study abroad experience. All program providers adhere to a rolling admissions policy, so students are always advised to apply for these programs sooner rather than later. Program providers will bill students directly for their program fees. Students will not receive a tuition bill from The New School but will receive a bill for miscellaneous student fees. New School provided scholarships cannot be used to cover program provider fees. As such, New School provided scholarships will be removed for the semester students are abroad and will resume upon their return to campus.

Exchange Programs are international colleges and universities with which the New School holds an exchange agreement. Every semester the exchange partner agrees to accept a certain number of New School students and the New School agrees to accept a certain number of the exchange partner’s students. As such, exchange programs are extremely competitive as there are a limited number of spaces we can offer. Exchange programs have a set deadline and no applications are reviewed for nomination until after the deadline passes. Students will pay New School tuition and fees as they normally would and there is no change in financial aid.

Internal Programs are programs owned and operated by The New School. This includes faculty-led programs and Parsons Paris. As these programs are operated by The New School, students will be billed by the New School. If attending Parsons Paris, students will continue to pay their New School tuition as they normally would and there is no change in financial aid. 

 

Art, Media and Technology BFA

Students may study abroad during their third (junior) year. 

Fashion Design BFA

Students may study abroad during their third (Junior) year.  Students are eligible to apply for one year at Parsons NYC or a semester at an external program (Exchange or Study Abroad Provider).
  *  Please consult with your program director to inquire about additional opportunities for Fashion Design study abroad.

Strategic Design and Management BBA

Students may study abroad for a maximum of one semester, during their third (junior) year through a provider program, or to study for up to two semesters (one academic year) at Parsons NYC.

Other Semester Program Options

Parsons Paris students may also explore programs among New School affiliated provider programs that have not been pre-approved for their major but should be aware that any such application proposal is less likely to be approved or may have additional eligibility and/or approval requirements. Affiliated study abroad program providers include To apply for an approved New School affiliated third-party provider study abroad program, submit the GoAbroad application for the program, which you may find by using the GoAbroad search tool or by viewing the complete GoAbroad program listing directory. To apply to a New School affiliated third-party provider program that does not currently have a GoAbroad application listing, use the Direct Application and Third Party Programs: Parsons proposal application to be considered for approval to study abroad in that program. Students should consult with their Study Abroad Advisor to confirm their suitability in a program. 
 

More Opportunities

Parsons Paris students are also encouraged to consider experiential and other unique summer and short-term study abroad programs to supplement their academic pursuits. Students may wish to pursue these opportunities for academic credit or for personal enrichment either in conjunction with or in addition to a semester study course or program. Parsons Paris students who wish to study abroad at The New School's NYC campus in the summer term to supplement semester course or study requirements in their Paris degree program requirements must also apply for study abroad (see the Parsons in NYC: Undergraduate and Parsons in NYC: Graduate applications above).

Students can learn more about study abroad opportunities and procedures on the Parsons Paris Student Resource webpage. 

For more information on any of these programs or to discuss any opportunities further, contact: studyabroad@newschool.edu.