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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.

Review Admission Requirements

Some programs also require applicants to submit a portfolio — review the details below for more information on portfolio submissions.

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Talk with an Enrollment Specialist

Connect with your Enrollment Specialist (assigned to you once you start your application).

Portfolio Requirements

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.

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Winter Quarter 2026

Winter classes begin Jan. 5, 2026.

Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:

Sept. 1: $2,000

Oct. 1: $1,500

Nov. 1: $1,000

Deadlines:

U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: Dec. 5, 2026

International: Contact enrollment@newschoolarch.edu for details.

Spring Quarter 2026

Spring classes begin April 6, 2026.

Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:

Jan. 1: $2,000

Feb. 1: $1,500

March. 1: $1,000

Deadlines:

U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: March 6, 2026

International: January 9th, 2026 

Summer Quarter 2026

Summer classes begin on July 7, 2026.

Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:

March 1: $2,000

April 1: $1,500

May 1: $1,000

Deadlines:

U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: June 5th, 2026

International: April 10th, 2026 

Fall Quarter 2026

Fall classes begin on September 29, 2026 .

Early Admission Scholarship Deadlines:

June 1: $2,000

July 1: $1,500

Aug 1: $1,000

Deadlines:

U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents: Aug. 28, 2026

International: July 3rd, 2026

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