Statement of Accreditation Status
New School, The
- CEO: Prof. Joel Towers, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Prisca Wood
- Commission Staff Liaison: Ryan Hartnett, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts, Music, and Design » Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Former Name(s): New School for Social Research
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1960
- Last Reaffirmation: November 20, 2025
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2031-2032
- June 25, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To request a supplemental information report, due August 3, 2026, providing further evidence of (1) a grievance policy that is documented and disseminated to address complaints or grievances raised by students, faculty or staff (Standard II) and (2) a climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration (Standard II)(Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standards). To direct a follow-up team visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - November 20, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To note the follow-up team visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 on September 8-9, 2025. To reaffirm accreditation because the institution is now in compliance with Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment) and Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement). To request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2026, demonstrating sustainability of implemented corrective measures and further evidence of (1) organized and systematic assessments, conducted by faculty and/or appropriate professionals, evaluating the extent of student achievement of institutional and degree/program goals (Standard V); (2) documentation of an implemented, systematic, and sustained institutional assessment process linking the assessment and evaluation process to budgeting, planning and resource allocation (Standard VI); and (3) fiscal and human resources as well as the physical and technical infrastructure adequate to support its operations wherever and however programs are delivered (Standard VI). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031--2032. - June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c). To remind the institution of the Commission request of November 21, 2024, for a monitoring report due August 1, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - March 17, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the Commission liaison guidance visit occurred on February 25, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - November 21, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 on April 28-May 1, 2024. To note the following branch campus was visited: Paris 45, Rue Saint Roch, Paris 75001 France. To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment) and Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To note further that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non-compliance, which starts on November 21, 2024. To request a monitoring report, due August 1, 2025, demonstrating evidence that all locations of the institution have achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with Standard V and Standard VI including but not limited to (1) clearly stated student learning outcomes at the institution and degree/program levels, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution's mission (Standard V); (2) organized and systematic assessments, conducted by faculty and/or appropriate professionals, evaluating the extent of student achievement of institutional and degree/program goals (Standard V); (3) consideration and use of disaggregated assessment results for all student populations for the improvement of student learning outcomes, student achievement, and institutional and program-level educational effectiveness (Standard V); (4) documentation of an implemented, systematic, and sustained institutional assessment process linking the assessment and evaluation process to budgeting, planning and resource allocation (Standard VI); (5) fiscal and human resources as well as the physical and technical infrastructure adequate to support its operations wherever and however programs are delivered (Standard VI); and (6) a record of responsible fiscal management, including preparing a multi-year budget and the fiscal year 2023 annual independent audit, confirming financial viability and proper internal financial controls, with evidence of corrective measures taken to address any material findings cited in the audit or an accompanying management letter (Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the monitoring report. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss Commission expectations. To remind the institution of its obligation to provide to the Commission timely and accurate financial audits. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - November 1, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of May 31, 2024. To note that the evaluation visit has occurred and will be acted upon by the Commission at the November 2024 meeting. - August 22, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 43 Rue de la Commune de Paris, 93230 Romainville, France within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require written evidence of review, including but not limited to approval of or a determination that the entity has declined to review the transaction, from all outstanding required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary by email to [email protected]. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. To note that the evaluation visit has occurred and will be acted upon by the Commission at the November 2024 meeting. - June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of February 29, 2024. The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2023-2024. - May 31, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due July 1, 2024, that provides additional information on Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Experience. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Postsecondary award (1-2 years) Included within the scope
- Postsecondary award (2-4 years) Included within the scope
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
- Main Campus
New School, The
66 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011 - Branch Campus
The New School - Paris
Paris 45, Rue Saint Roch, Paris 75001
France
Opened: 07/08/2013 - Additional Location
Parsons Paris - Romainville
43 Rue de la Commune de Paris
Romainville, Île-de-France 93230
Opened: 08/26/2024 - Other Instructional Site
Tongji University
1230 Siping Road
Shanghai, China - Other Instructional Site
Tsinghua University
Haidian District
Beijing, China
Approved Credential Levels
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