Programs
Stress-Free College from Start to Finish
When you apply
We took all the stress and anxiety out of the application process. All you need is your school transcript and an ID.
- No SATs or ACTs or any test
- No Essays
- No Recommendation Letters
- No Interviews
- No Portfolios
- No Application Fees
- High School Transcript
- Personal ID
- Decision in 7 Days or less
When you are here
We tamed all major stress factors during your NewU studies. We even hired a Chief Happiness Officer.
- Surviving College prep week for all
- No Course Registrations hassle the first year
- Wellness Counseling On Demand
- Lightning Fast Student Services
- Resilience Building Guidance
- Collaboration, not Competition
- Grade Non-Disclosure
- Academic and Career Advising
- No FOMO with a manageable number of superb electives
- Affordable Tuition and Financial Aid
- Classes Monday - Thursday only
- 10 am start of classes so you can sleep in

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For Applicants Who Do NOT Require a US Visa
IMPORTANT: We receive a large number of request from international students. For our first academic year (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022), we are unfortunately not in a position to admit international students yet. If you are an international student who requires a visa to study at NewU University, we ask that you fill in our Keep in Touch form here, and we will let you know when you should apply. Thank you.
Core Courses
First Year Class Schedule for All Students
Fall Semester
- The Art of Persuasion
- Foundational Analytics
- Modern World
- Understanding Other Cultures
- Psychology of Human Behavior
- Special Topics Seminar
Spring Semester
- The Art of Persuasion (Part 2)
- Foundational Analytics (Part 2)
- Modern World (Part 2)
- Organizational Behavior
- Positive Psychology
- Special Topics Seminar
Programs/Majors
All NewU students who wish to graduate with a degree in one or more majors must successfully complete all courses required for their chosen major, and at least 4 courses from the electives towards their major. All NewU students may choose to take up to 4 additional electives from another major or majors at no extra cost as part of their NewU program, as long as the course is below capacity and not oversubscribed by other students who need the course to graduate.
All course descriptions and requirements for each major are in the Student Catalog.
Understand Human Nature
Psychology and Human Behavior
required for major
- Behavior Change
- Brain and Cognition
- Cognitive Psychology
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Language
- Memory and Learning
- Mind, Body, and Machines
- Research Methodology and Design
- Social Psychology
- Theories of Developmental Psychology
electives towards the major
- Psychology of Personality and Motivation
- Behavioral Economics
- Mind and Virtual Reality
- Abnormal Psychology
- Serious Games
- Human Perceptions
- Collective Behavior
- Mass and Social Media
- Independent Study
- Internship / Practicum / Independent Study
Be Your Own Boss
Entrepreneurship
required for major
- Behavioral Economics
- Innovation and Creativity
- IT, Data, and Privacy
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Market and User Research
- Negotiation Mastery
- New Venture Creation
- Product Strategy and Product Management
- Project Management
- Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
electives towards the major
- Psychology of Personality and Motivation
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Leadership
- Data Analytics and Insight
- Nonprofit Management
- Geography of Innovation
- Technology Entrepreneurship
- Independent Study
- Internship / Practicum / Independent Study
Transform Any Organization
Creativity and Innovation Leadership
required for major
- Data Visualization and Information Design
- Design Thinking
- Innovation and Creativity
- Leadership
- Market and User Research
- Organizational Innovation
- Product Strategy and Product Management
- Prospecting the Future
- Psychology of Personality and Motivation
- Rapid Prototyping
electives towards the major
- Brand Management
- Law, Regulation, and Strategy
- Data Ethics and Algorithmic Justice
- Data Analytics and Insight
- Serious Games
- Geography of Innovation
- Mind, Body, and Machines
- Independent Study
- Internship / Practicum / Independent Study













