Congratulations: you are taking the first steps toward your career in Architecture, Design or Construction management.
View our admission requirements below and if you need support during this process, contact our enrollment team.
NewSchool has multiple start dates during the year depending on the academic program. See sections below for specific deadlines for each term.
Some programs also require applicants to submit a portfolio — review the details below for more information on portfolio submissions.
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Some programs also require applicants to submit a portfolio — review the details for more information on portfolio submissions.
Review current tuition and fees to assess the total cost of attending NewSchool in San Diego. We deeply care about keeping the cost of attendance affordable for you. If you need support, contact the Financial Aid Office for solutions to make tuition more affordable, including payment plans and applying for financial aid.
NewSchool offers financial aid and scholarships to help students fund their studies. Financial aid includes state and federal aid, work-study, and loans. Veterans can also use their military benefits at NewSchool. Contact our Financial Aid Office to find out which options are available to you.
NewSchool students attend courses in all four quarters. This allows you to start your program whenever works best for you. Although we offer rolling admissions, scholarship availability is first-come, first-served. As an added bonus, you can receive an Early Admission Scholarship based on the priority deadlines below.
Summer classes begin on July 7, 2026.
March 1: $2,000
April 1: $1,500
May 1: $1,000
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: June 5th, 2026
International: April 10th, 2026
Fall classes begin on September 29, 2026 .
March 1: $2,000
June 1: $1,500
Aug 1: $1,000
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: Aug. 28, 2026
International: July 3rd, 2026
Winter classes begin Jan. 6, 2027.
Sept. 1: $2,000
Oct. 1: $1,500
Nov. 1: $1,000
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: Jan 4, 2027
International: Contact enrollment@newschoolarch.edu for details.
Spring classes begin April 7, 2027.
Jan. 1: $2,000
Feb. 1: $1,500
March. 1: $1,000
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: April 5, 2027
International: January 9th, 2027
If you are interested in learning more about enrolling at NewSchool, please contact an Enrollment
Specialist or call (619) 684-8801, during our business hours
Monday – Thursday from 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (Pacific Time).
619-684-8800