International Students

The Parsons Summer Intensive Studies program welcomes students from around the world to explore New York's abundance of art and design resources. Parsons values the unique perspective each student brings to the program and the dynamic nature of a culturally diverse student body.

Parsons is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International applicants should work closely with International Student Services [link] to complete documentation as quickly and carefully as possible. Additional information about applying for a student visa will be mailed with the letter of acceptance.

Language Requirements

Students whose first language is not English must score a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Visit TOEFL [www.toefl.org]  for more information. Students may provide documentation of English proficiency as a substitute for the TOEFL. If these documents prove to be sufficient, the TOEFL requirement may be waived at the discretion of the program staff.

Visa Approval

The approval process for international student visas is lengthy, and therefore students should plan to submit their I-20 applications by the following deadlines:

For Summer Intensive Studies: NY
Session I: April 1
Session II: April 15

In order to meet this deadline, international students will need to apply to the program no later than:

Session I: March 15
Session II: April 1.

For Summer Intensive Studies: Paris

Visas are not required for U.S. citizens visiting France for fewer than three months. Citizens of countries other than the U.S. and the member states of the European Union are responsible for obtaining appropriate visas.