• Deadlines

    Fall Semester: March 1
    Spring Semester: October 1

    Applications are required for admission to the following minors due to constraints on facilities or by the need for a specific level of skill in a particular field. All other minors can be declared via my.newschool.edu.

    • Dramatic Arts
    • Music Composition
    • Post-Genre Music: Performance and Creation*
    • Techniques of Music

    Before applying into a minor, students must successfully complete one course as outlined in the minor curriculum. Per the minor Academic Guidelines: You must earn the required minimum grades to apply courses toward a minor. Grade requirements and other policies are set by the minor's divisional home.

    *Students applying for the Post-Genre Music: Performance and Creation minor also complete an audition as a part of the application process (this requirement is waived for Mannes and Jazz students). Auditions are scheduled after an application is received. Visit the Mannes minors website for more information about audition requirements.

    ** Students applying to the Communication Design minor must successfully complete (grade of B or above) either CD Foundations: Typography or CD Foundations: Interaction before applying.

  • Below attach a statement of purpose of 500 words or less that addresses the following topics:

    1. Reasons for undertaking this particular minor at this point in your academic career
    2. Interest and/or previous experience in the field of study chosen for a minor
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