Students are admitted for the fall semester only.
Application deadline: March 15

The New School Graduate Certificate in Documentary Media Studies encourages applications from aspiring documentarians, however diverse their academic backgrounds and life experiences. A background in video and/or filmmaking is not required to apply.  You must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee consisting of the director of the Documentary Media Studies Certificate and members of the faculty. Letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, your Statement of Purpose and your portfolio are all carefully evaluated.

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Admission Counselors

Merida Escandon, Director of Admission, escandom@newschool.edu
Cory J. Meyers, Associate Director, meyersc@newschool.edu
Anita M. Christian, Assistant Director, christia@newschool.edu
Sarah Burtch, Admission Counselor, burtchs@newschool.edu

Office Contact Information

Office of Admission
The New School
72 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
phone:  212.229.5630
fax:  212.627.2695
nsadmissions@newschool.edu