New Students

Reservation of Rights
While we make every effort to anticipate local and national developments and adapt as appropriate to continue delivering educational services for our students, there may be situations where, for the health, safety and/or wellbeing of our community and as determined by the University in its discretion, we will be required to make changes to methods and timing of instruction, delivery of and access to services and course content, etc., including possibly implementing a full or partial campus closure, temporary suspension of classes and services, and/or switching from on-campus learning and delivery of services to distance or remote learning and delivery of services. By signing up for classes or otherwise enrolling in or attending classes offered by the University, you understand and agree that such changes may take place to the extent the University determines such changes are necessary for the health, safety, or well-being of members of the University community or because of other circumstances outside the University’s control. You further understand and agree that the University does not in any way guarantee in-person, on-campus education or services or any other particular format of education or services. Finally, you understand and agree that you are responsible for all tuition and fees, regardless of the format in which education and services are provided, and that no refunds or credits for tuition, fees, or other expenses will be provided in the event of such changes, including any changes from on-campus education and/or services to remote services and/or remote learning. Any decision by the University to provide a refund or credit, in whole or in part, of any fee or other charge in the event of a campus closure, suspension, or other change to the delivery format of education and/or services shall be in the University’s discretion and shall not create an expectancy that any individual is entitled to such refund or credit or that it will be provided in any other instance.

The credit ranges identified in the Tuition and Fees chart refer only to the related charges resulting from registration and should not be considered recommendations. The course load a student needs to carry to make satisfactory progress is determined by individual departments and is based on degree requirements. Please refer to the academic catalogs or consult with your academic advisor for more information.

The Adult Bachelor’s Program does not offer a flat-rate tuition for its undergraduate programs; all students are assessed tuition on a per-credit basis.

*Students enrolled in one of two Mannes BM majors—Orchestral Instruments or Voice—are allowed to register for up to 19 credits without being charged additional tuition fees. Students in the Lang/Performing Arts and Lang/Parsons BA/BFA are allowed to register for up to 21 credits without being charged additional tuition fees. 

Fees

*Visiting students at Parsons Paris are required to take a full-time course load of 12 credits.

*All doctoral students will receive a tuition waiver to cover tuition and maintenance-of-status tuition through their program's degree completion term limit.

Auditing Fees

College of Performing Arts

Mannes School of Music

School of Drama

The University Services and Student Senate Fees apply to all students except noncredit, Continuing and Professional Education, and pre-college students.

University Services Fee
The University Services Fee covers a range of supportive services for students including Student Health Services, added conveniences such as lifetime access to e-transcripts and e-diplomas, and one replacement ID card (if their card is lost or stolen). Students needing assistance in other areas should contact Student Accounts.

Student Senate Fee
The Student Senate Fee applies to all matriculated students in all programs.

Orientation Fee
One-time for costs associated with campus and college orientation programs. PhD students are exempt.

International Student Fee
This fee is for New York City F1 and J1 international students with non-immigrant status for visa support services prior to arrival, during their academic studies, and while pursuing post-degree work authorization in the U.S. 

Global Campus Fee
Parsons Paris students will be assessed a Global Campus Fee each semester to cover the costs of procedures required by the French government for international students.

International Student Travel Insurance Fee
Students traveling abroad and to Parsons Paris students will be assessed this fee per travel month to cover travel assistance and medical and mental health insurance. Selected and pre-approved Study Abroad Provider Programs, which include insurance coverage, are exempt from this fee. A list of exempt Provider Programs can be obtained at the university’s study abroad office. Students traveling to their home countries are also exempt.

Health insurance coverage amounts are subject to final state approval with the student health plan insurance carrier and will be published when available. 

All students are required to have health insurance coverage. Students are automatically charged for the Student Health Insurance Plan and will be enrolled unless a waiver form is submitted by the waiver deadline. If you have comparable health insurance coverage, you can waive the Student Health Insurance Plan.

All students are eligible to participate in the meal plan program. Students who live in university housing are automatically enrolled in the Two Plan. See the Meal Plans page for details.

• One Plan: $1,830 ($1,490 Dining Dollars and $340 Dining Dollars Plus)
• Two Plan: $3,160 ($2,710 Dining Dollars and $450 Dining Dollars Plus)
• Three Plan: $3,680 ($3,300 Dining Dollars and $580 Dining Dollars Plus - including a $200 bonus)
• Express Plan: $915 ($570 Dining Dollars and $345 Dining Dollars Plus)

First-year undergraduate students who live on campus are not eligible to enroll in the One or Express plan.

Kerrey Hall

Stuyvesant Park

301 Residence Hall

It is university policy that late payment fees and late registration fees cannot be appealed or waived. The late registration fee will be charged as a result of initial registration activity after the add/drop period.

Official electronic transcripts are unlimited and free. Official paper transcripts are $11 per copy. Academic transcripts can be ordered in a number of ways. For information on delivery options and fees, visit the registrar's website.

Students who wish to enroll in private lessons in addition to taking the courses required by their degree program at the College of Performing Arts can do so for an additional fee.