Spring 2023 Making Center Orientations Closing (Waitlist for potential additional sessions opening.)

Parsons Making
Center Resources

  • Access the Making Center
    • Access and Orientations
    • On Campus Space and Equipment
    • Equipment Checkout
    • Making Center Policies and Guidelines
    • The Making Center Store
  • Labs, Shops, and Studios
    • Resources Map
  • Making Center Staff
    • Work With Us
  • Hours
  • Online Resources

Available Resources:

  • Start Here: Orientation

    All students are required to complete the general Making Center orientation online before getting oriented to a specific lab/shop/studio. Sign in using your New School login and complete the "General Orientation" to start.

  • Campus Space / Equipment Use

    Open work space in the Making Center is available for all Parsons students who comply with campus health & safety protocol. The use of most on-campus tools and equipment requires prior orientation or training.

  • Equipment Checkout

    Equipment and tool checkouts are available for off-campus use for up to 7 days (with appropriate orientation and training). You may be required to complete an online consultation with a technician beforehand.

  • Policies and Guidelines

    Parsons supports a making culture where everyone shares responsibility for safety, we help and support one another, innovation is encouraged and positive experiences are created.


  • The Making Center Store

    The Making Center Store provides a wide variety of making supplies for sale. These items are in direct conjunction with the resources available to the students at the Making Center.


How do I:

Get oriented to use the Making Center?

How DO I:

Access campus?

Where can I:

Learn more about each Making Center resource?
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