Parsons Academy: New York Summer Intensive StudiesFeatured

Study art and design with Parsons' world-class faculty while experiencing the creative inspiration of New York City in our academically rigorous and artistically stimulating three-week, three-credit intensive program. Our fully immersive courses are tailored to high-schoolers preparing to apply for college and feature thought-provoking skill-building project-based learning, art and design field trips, guest speakers from industry, and portfolio reviews.

Choose from:

• Animation
• Drawing
• Fashion
• Photography
• Interior Design
• Graphic Design

What You’ll Gain

• Deeper understanding of fine arts and design in a variety of specialized fields
• Technical and creative skills necessary for success in future art and design programs
• Three college credits
• Portfolio preparation for admission to an art and design college

How You’ll Learn

• Guidance and critiques from Parsons' renowned faculty
• Community building through small class sizes
• Hands-on projects that build skills

What You'll Need

• Digital Camera (mobile device cameras are suitable)
• Supplies from class list (estimated cost: $200)
• Some courses require access to a modern computer laptop in addition to scheduled computer lab times; please check the course description. Students will have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud for Students. 

Age Requirement

Our pre-college Summer Intensives Studies program is for students ages 16-18*. We require that students are 16 by the start date of the program. Students who will turn 16 during or after the program will not be permitted to participate in the program with no exceptions. We recommend students under age 16 explore our non-credit course offerings in our Parsons Summer Academy (Grades 3–12) program, which runs during the first two weeks of August at our Greenwich Village campus.

International Students

International students must obtain a proper student visa to take a course from this program. Please review the International Students & Scholars Services page for details.

International Students for whom English is not the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English language proficiency, as classes are taught in English. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 79 or higher on the Internet-based course, an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or higher, or a DET (Duolingo English Test) score of 105 or higher is required.

Summer 2024 on Parsons' NYC Greenwich Village campus

Full Day On-Campus Sessions (Mondays to Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. ET)

• Session 1- June 10, 2024 - June 28, 2024
• Session 2 - July 8, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Registration

All interested students must submit an application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The summer program team will share application statuses within 7-10 business days of submission. Once approved, applicants will be invited to enroll in a course.

• Session 1 - May 15, 2023
• Session 2 - June 8, 2023 

Application Deadline: April 24, 2024 (April 1 for International students)

Tuition: $5,145 plus $245 university fee

Attendance and Workload

Students attend classes Monday through Friday for six hours a day, with a one-hour break for lunch. Attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than two class sessions (each day consists of one morning and one afternoon session) will fail the course, subject to faculty and administrative review. Out-of-class work, which is assigned daily, is a substantial part of the program. Students who do not meet course expectations may be asked to leave the program.

International Students: Visa Requirement

International students must obtain a proper student visa to take a course from this program. Please review the International Students & Scholars Services page for details.

Language Requirement

International Students for whom English is not the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English language proficiency, as classes are taught in English. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 79 or higher on the Internet-based course, an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or higher, or a DET (Duolingo English Test) score of 105 or higher is required. Visit TOEFL, IELTS, or DET for more information.