Parsons New York Summer Intensive Studies (Pre-College)

Parsons New York Summer Intensive Studies is a three-week, three-credit pre-college program at Parsons School of Design in New York City. High school students take one immersive art and design course taught by Parsons faculty, with project-based work, field trips, and industry guest speakers, and build work for their college portfolio. The fashion course is Fashion Merchandising and Design Strategies, and evening and weekend activities focus on fashion, art and design, and exploring the city. The 2027 program runs June 28 to July 16, Monday through Friday, at the Greenwich Village campus. Students can live on campus or commute. Tuition is $5,805 plus a $274 university fee. Parsons offers a limited number of tuition-only scholarships for students who could not otherwise attend.

Open to students ages 16 to 18, who must be 16 by the first day. Applicants submit an application with a 150 to 200 word personal statement and a $55 nonrefundable fee; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications opened November 1, 2026 and are due May 1, 2027 (April 1 for international students). Scholarship applications are due February 8, 2027.