Admission Events

Discover Parsons Paris at our Undergraduate Open House events! We look forward to welcoming you to our community. All events will held on Saturday, November 23. Pre-registration is required for each event that you plan to attend.

At our Open House events, you'll learn more about our undergraduate programs in Art, Media, and Technology (BFA), Fashion Design (BFA), and Strategic Design and Management (BBA). You'll also meet Admission, Advising, and Student Life representatives, along with current students.

In addition to attending our on-campus events, you should also attend our online event. The online session will not be repeated or available to view on either campus. Check the distance from where you're staying to our campuses so you leave adequate travel time between these events.

If you have any questions, please email the Parsons Paris Admission Team at [email protected].

Saint-Roch On-Campus Open House

Saturday, November 23
10:00–11:30 a.m. CET (Paris time)
45 Rue St.-Roch

Take a self-guided tour of our campus, see our facilities, and meet current students at our Saint-Roch on-campus Open House event! You'll also meet program representatives, our Admission team, and our Student Success team in person. All program and admission presentations will be held during the online Open House event.

If you plan to apply as a BFA degree student for fall 2025, you can receive a one-on-one portfolio review with a faculty member. These 10- to 15-minute reviews will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students may bring up to two guests with them. Light refreshments will be served.

Register for the Saint-Roch On-Campus Open House today!

Paris-Romainville Campus Tour

Saturday, November 23
12:30–1:30 p.m. CET (Paris time)
43 Rue de la Commune de Paris, Romainville, 93230

Students interested in the BFA Fashion Design program at Parsons Paris who plan to attend our Saint-Roch On-Campus Open House should also plan to attend the Paris-Romainville campus tour.

On a student-led tour, students and their families will explore our Paris-Romainville campus, where BFA Fashion Design students design and create in the second, third, and fourth year of the program.

We will meet at the Student Lounge at the Saint-Roch campus at 11:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the Saint-Roch On-Campus Open House event and leave together to take public transportation (the metro) to the Paris-Romainville campus. Please plan for around 45 minutes of travel time, including a very quick change of metro lines and a short walk to campus from the Bobigny-Pantin Raymond Queneau metro stop.

Admission team members will be on hand for your questions, but please note that the faculty and staff who will attend the Saint-Roch event will not be available at the Romainville event. 

You are welcome to stop by the café next door for lunch after the tour before making your own way back to your accommodations. We will not leave as a group from the Paris-Romainville campus.

Students may bring up to two guests with them. 

Register for the Paris-Romainville Campus Tour today!

Undergraduate Online Open House

Saturday, November 23
3:30–5:45 p.m. CET (Paris time)

During our online event, you'll learn about undergraduate programs at Parsons Paris and hear from our teams about the application process and student life. You'll also meet current Parsons Paris students during a live student panel. Current students' parents will answer your parents' questions after the student panel.

Register for the Undergraduate Online Open House today!

Online Information Sessions

At our online information sessions, you'll learn about the exciting undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Parsons Paris. Hosted by the Office of Admission, online information sessions offer prospective students, counselors, and parents a brief overview of each program, admission requirements, and the application process.  

Parsons Paris Career Paths & Outcomes Webinar

Tuesday, November 4, 4:00–5:00 p.m. CET (Paris time)

Join our interactive online session on student career paths and outcomes at Parsons Paris! Virginie Grillet, director of Career Development and Internships, will discuss the resources available to help our undergraduate and graduate students secure internships and jobs. She will also provide insights into current trends and share information on partnerships, internships, and career outcomes for Parsons Paris students and alumni. 

Register for the Parsons Paris Career Paths and Resources Webinar!

MA Fashion Studies Online Discover Talk

Thursday, November 14, 4:00–5:00 p.m. CET (Paris time)

This one-hour online session is designed for students interested in learning about the MA Fashion Studies program at Parsons Paris. Discover the MA Fashion Studies curriculum, industry and thesis projects, the application process, and more. You'll also meet Marco Pecorari, the program director. Admission staff will be available to answer your application-related questions. We hope to see you online!

Register for the MA Fashion Studies Online Discover Talk!

MFA Fashion Design and the Arts Online Q&A Session

Tuesday, November 19, 4:00–5:00 p.m. CET (Paris time)

This one-hour online session is designed for students interested in learning about the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts program at Parsons Paris. Discover the curriculum, industry and thesis projects, the application process, and more. The webinar will feature current MFA students and the MFA academic advisor. Admission staff will also answer your application-related questions. We hope to see you online!

Register for the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts Online Q&A Session!

MA Fashion Studies On-Campus Open House

Saturday, November 23
10:00–11:30 a.m. CET (Paris time)
45 Rue Saint-Roch

Prospective MA Fashion Studies students are invited to visit the Parsons Paris Saint-Roch campus to meet a program representative. Student Life and Admission staff can meet with you on campus during the event, too. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

Registration is required!

Undergraduate Prospective Student Campus Visits

Parsons Paris Undergraduate On-Campus Visits: Rue Saint-Roch Campus

Prospective undergraduate student visits to our Rue Saint-Roch campus, in the first arrondissement of Paris, include an information session and a campus tour. All undergraduate prospective students should make a campus visit. To sign up, please select of the dates marked "Parsons Paris Undergraduate On-Campus Visit" on the calendar when you register. Rue Saint-Roch campus visits are offered most Fridays during the fall semester.

Parsons Paris Undergraduate Paris-Romainville Campus Tours

If you're interested in the BFA Fashion Design program, we recommend visiting both the Rue Saint-Roch campus and the Paris-Romainville campus, home to fashion design students starting their second year. Paris-Romainville campus tours are led by current students. During your Rue Saint-Roch campus visit, you'll have the chance to meet a member of our Admission team. You can also connect with us online or by email if you have any questions after your tour.

To schedule a Paris-Romainville campus tour, select "Parsons Paris Campus Tour at Romainville" on the calendar when you register. Tours are available most Mondays and Fridays during the fall semester.

Please check our calendar of available tours and visits and registration information. All campus visits must be scheduled in advance. 

Register for an undergraduate campus tour

Graduate Prospective Students Campus Visits

If you're a prospective graduate student interested in the MA Fashion Studies or the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts program, please email us at [email protected] to schedule a tour. Include your program of interest, your term of interest, brief details of your educational background, and the days and times you're available to visit campus in your email. After we receive this information, we'll work with you to organize a visit to our campus at 45 Rue Saint-Roch in Paris for MA Fashion Studies or in Romainville for MFA Fashion Design and the Arts. All campus visits must be scheduled in advance. 

Virtual Campus Tours

• Join Dalia, a student in the BBA Strategic Design and Management program, for a tour of the Rue Saint-Roch campus of Parsons Paris.
• Join Sophia, a student in the BFA Fashion Design program, for a tour of the Romainville campus and studio spaces.
• Visit the neighborhood surrounding our Rue Saint-Roch campus in central Paris.

National Portfolio Day events are held virtually and in person in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

These annual events provide students with the unique opportunity to meet individually with representatives from accredited art and design colleges and universities. Portfolio reviews are strongly encouraged for applicants who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts and related fields. At these meetings, school representatives will review your artwork, discuss programs, and answer questions about professional careers in art and design. 

Parsons School of Design and/or Parsons Paris representatives participate in many National Portfolio Days, including international events. Meet with us at National Portfolio Day in Paris on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Visit the National Portfolio Day Association website to learn more and register to attend.

Learn more about Parsons Paris:

• Why Choose Parsons Paris?
• Hear students talk about their experience at Parsons Paris.
• Read the latest news and student perspectives on our blog.
• Get a visual impression of Parsons Paris on Instagram.

Parsons Paris admission counselors typically travel to many cities and countries to attend various fairs and events hosted by outside institutions to meet prospective students. Parsons Paris does not manage the registration process for these events listed below. Eligibility to attend is determined by the host institution for each event. Please connect with the host directly with any questions regarding registration. 

• Monday, September 23: International Universities Expo in Thessaloniki, Greece
• Tuesday, September 24: International Universities Expo in Athens, Greece
• Thursday, September 26: Unifrog International University Fair (online)
• Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28: USA College Day 2024 in London, UK
• Sunday, September 29: CIS International University Fair in Paris, France
• Monday, September 30: CIS International University Fair in Geneva, Switzerland
• Tuesday, October 1: CIS International University Fair in Zurich, Switzerland
• Tuesday, October 22: Nordic Virtual International University Fair
• Wednesday, November 6: CIS International University Fair in Madrid, Spain
• Thursday, November 7: CIS International University Fair in Barcelona, Spain
• Tuesday, November 12: CIS International University Fair in Frankfurt, Germany

On Wednesday, October 9, the Parsons Paris Office of Admission held a Portfolio and Degree Outcomes webinar for secondary school counselors and educators. This session covered portfolio resources, application preparation, career outcomes of recent graduates, and the student experience.

Secondary school counselors and educators are welcome to explore our FAQ page page. Email us at [email protected] to request a recording of the webinar, to visit campus, or to ask questions about Parsons Paris and the admission process.