Adult Bachelor's Program
The Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor's Program) is designed specifically for working professionals and experienced adults 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 they need to design a personalized path of study that fits their interests, goals, and schedule. Ready to finish your degree? Contact us at finish@newschool.edu to discuss any questions you have about getting started.
of Adult Bachelor's Program students received institutional financial aid (2024–2025)
subject areas to choose from
of graduates were employed or pursuing further education within 12 months of graduation (Class of 2023)
The New School Advantage
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Generous Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer up to 70 percent of your degree requirements from college, professional, military, and life experience.
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Self-Designed Liberal Arts Education
Design your own customized course of study by selecting from 26 subject areas, or choose one of our nine majors.
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Individual Academic 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.
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Flexible Schedule and Online Options
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.
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Supportive Campus Community
Meet our diverse community of adult learners and learn about on-campus resources and events of a dynamic New York City university.
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At The New School, you have the freedom and flexibility to design an individualized course of study that prepares you for what’s next in your professional and personal life. Choose from 26 subject areas to design your own Liberal Arts curriculum, or complete a major in Creative Writing; Management, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship; Psychology; or Musical Theater.
- Explore Majors and Subject Areas
- Learn About Self-Designed Program
- Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Student Voices
- Brittany Goodan ’21,I was thrilled to learn that The New School has flexible learning plans. As an Adult Bachelor’s student I have the opportunity to complete my master’s as well in the Bachelor’s-Master’s Program in a shorter amount of time than usual.
- Adithya Pratama ’19,I started at the Adult Bachelor’s Program with an eye on the Food Studies program. There aren’t many undergraduate programs offered for such a peculiar interest, so naturally, all my research pointed towards The New School.
- Ralph Ortiz, BA Liberal Arts '19,The Bachelor's Program advisors nurtured me, allowed me to dream, and helped to make those dreams a reality every step of the way.
