Our Mission

The mission of NewSchool of Architecture and Design is to nurture and inspire design-minded students. NewSchool graduates demonstrate a firm foundation of critical thinking, ethical behavior and a culture of professional practice, on their way to becoming socially responsible leaders of change for our global society.

NSAD achieves this Mission through:

1. A progressive curriculum, taught by accomplished, active faculty
2. Practitioner-based models of learning focused on problem-solving, experiential learning and process-based design
3. Active participation and engagement in our local and global community
4. The constant pursuit of academic excellence