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Your coursework counts
Credit is granted for work at accredited colleges and universities when it meets NewSchool’s requirements or matches courses in our curriculum.
Transfer Students · 2027 Enrollment
Your credits count here. Your vision comes to life.
Transferring from a community college or another university? Our Enrollment Team will review your coursework and map your path into architecture, design, or construction management in downtown San Diego.
- Accredited by WSCUC
- Top 25 Graphic Design Programs 2024
- Small studio cohorts
- NAAB Accredited
- Downtown San Diego campus
Transfer Student Stories
Hear it from students
who made the move.
Why NewSchool
Keep the progress
you’ve made.
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A team that guides you
NewSchool has a large transfer community. Our Enrollment Team works with you from first transcript to first studio.
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Studio, not lecture hall
Small cohorts mean direct access to faculty and critiques from working industry professionals.
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Downtown San Diego
Study in the center of the city, in a studio environment that mirrors professional practice.
How Credit Transfer Works
Three steps to know
where you stand.
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Reach out
Tell us where you’ve studied and which program you’re interested in. An enrollment specialist will follow up.
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Share your transcripts
We evaluate your courses against NewSchool’s curriculum.
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Get your initial transfer of credit evaluation
See which credits apply, where you’ll start, and your path to graduation.
Programs Open to Transfers
Pick up where you
left off.
School of Architecture
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
- Bachelor of Interior Architecture & Design
School of Design
- Bachelor of Design
- *Concentrations in Product Design, Graphic Design & Interaction Media
School of Construction
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Not sure which program fits your previous coursework? An enrollment specialist can help you compare.
Deadlines & Next Steps
Plan your start term.
Jan 4, 2027
Winter 2027
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents apply by: Jan 4th, 2027
International: Nov 5th, 2026
Apr 5, 2027
Spring 2027
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents apply by: Apr 5th, 2027
International: Feb 4th, 2027
Jul 12, 2027
Summer 2027
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents apply by: Jul 12th, 2027
International: May 13th, 2027
Oct 4, 2027
Fall 2027
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents apply by: Oct 4th, 2027
International: Aug 5th, 2027
Virtual Info Session for Transfer Students
Attend an event to learn more about a specific program as a transfer student.
Request Information
Find out what transfers.
Share a few details and an enrollment specialist will reach out to talk through your credits, programs and start dates.
Enrollment
Rather talk it
through?
Call the Enrollment Team at (619) 684-8801 or book a time that works for you.