The New School Graduate Program in International Affairs

Declaration of Concentration Form

Submit this completed form to the Program Secretary to declare your concentration.

• Declaration of Concentration Form

Thesis Registration Form

All students who plan to write a thesis (the 'thesis option') must submit a completed Thesis Registration Form to the Program Secretary.

• Thesis Registration Form

Thesis Checklist

A completed thesis checklist must be submited with final copies and turned in to the GPIA office.

• Thesis Checklist

Independent Study Proposal and Contract

To do an independent study, students must submit this signed, approved form as well as attach a full proposal and plan of study for the semester. The proposal should state clearly: (1) the topic to be studied; (2) the issues or problems to be investigated; (3) the materials and methods to be used; (4) work to be completed; (5) due dates (if known); (6) how often the student and instructor will meet; and (7) how the student's work will be evaluated. Independent studies cannot be approved without the plan of study attached to this completed document.

• Contract for Independent Study

Internship Proposal and Contract

In order to get academic credit for an internship, you must submit a signed copy of the Contract for Internship, an approved internship proposal, and the organization's written confirmation of the internship to the Program Secretary.

• Internship Propsal

• Contract for Internship

Change of Advisor Form

• Change of Advisor Form

Student Academic Conference Travel Award

The Milano School announces the availability of limited funds to support student participation in professional conferences. Students who are presenting a paper at a conference can apply for up to $300 toward their expenses. 

•  Student Conference Travel Application Form

Petition for Graduation Form

The form to petition for graduation is found online at my.newschool.edu. It can be filled out on paper or online.