Bachelor’s

Program for

Adults and

Transfer

Students

The New School Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students is designed perfectly for military-connected students, and veterans seeking an alternative to the traditional undergraduate experience. We welcome students who want to complete their degree after several years away from formal education, transfer students from community colleges, military veterans, career changers, and more.

Our program gives students with a range of backgrounds and experiences the flexibility and individual guidance to design a personalized path of study that fits your interests, goals, and schedule. Ready to finish your degree? Begin a conversation with us at finish@newschool.edu to talk through any questions about getting started.

91%

26

of graduates employed or pursuing further education within 12 months of graduation (Class of 2019)

subject areas to choose from

Ready to take the next step and apply?

Progam overview

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer up to 70 percent of your degree requirements from college, professional, military, and life experience.

Self-Designed Degree

Design your own customized course of study by selecting from 26 subject areas, or choose one of our nine majors.

Individual Advising

Work one-on-one with your core faculty advisor to achieve your academic and career goals, from the first day of classes through graduation and beyond.

Flexible Formats

Study on your schedule by taking classes part-time or full-time, daytime or evenings, with the option of completing your degree partly or entirely online.

Why choose The New School As Military-affiliated student?

100% Yellow Ribbon

Each year, The New School awards Yellow Ribbon Scholarships to qualifying students.

We offer 100% match for students who qualify, making it that much simpler to cover the costs of your education.

Military Advisors

The New School boasts a dedicated team of advisors and counselors focused solely on military-affiliated students.

Military Community

From an on-campus Military Student Lounge, to in-person networking and events, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect with other military-affiliated students.

Military student Services

  • We provide 1:1 coaching to military-affiliated students from the moment they are admitted. Leveraging our team’s deep understanding of the steps required to receive military/veterans benefits and related services, we ensure our students are connected to all the benefits they’ve earned.

  • We work to ensure our students receive ongoing, holistic support from professional academic and career advisors, who work with them as they design their unique degree pathways and prepare to effect change in the world after graduation.

  • We assist students in finding meaningful employment as they transition to the civilian workforce. Through 1:1 career counseling, students can leverage robust professional development resources and networking opportunities to advance their careers.

Interested in Learning More?

Complete our contact form to get in touch with our team and learn more about our programs.