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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.
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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.
Tuition and Fees
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.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
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.
Application Deadlines
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.
Winter Quarter 2027
Winter classes begin Jan. 6, 2027.
Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:
Sept. 1: $2,000
Oct. 1: $1,500
Nov. 1: $1,000
Deadlines:
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: Jan 4, 2027
International: Contact enrollment@newschoolarch.edu for details.
Spring Quarter 2027
Spring classes begin April 7, 2027.
Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:
Jan. 1: $2,000
Feb. 1: $1,500
March. 1: $1,000
Deadlines:
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: April 5, 2027
International: January 9th, 2027
All Summer Terms Beginning Summer 2027
Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:
February 15: $2,000
March 15: $1,500
April 15: $1,000
All Fall Terms Beginning Fall 2027
Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:
May 15: $2,000
June 15: $1,500
July 15: $1,000
Winter 2028 and All Subsequent Winter Terms
Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:
August 15: $2,000
September 15: $1,500
October 15: $1,000
Spring 2028 and All Subsequent Spring Terms
Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:
Nov.15: $2,000
Dec. 15: $1,500
Jan. 15: $1,000
Enrollment Inquiries
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).
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