Print Points at the university

The university uses a Print Point charge system to help curb waste and support the sustainability efforts of the university while allowing you to print your course assignments.

Print Points can be Allocated or Purchased.

Allocated Print Points

Who receives Allocated Print Points

Allocated Print Points

Students (Degree/credit-seeking registered for the current academic term and summer Intensive studens)

150 / Semester registered

Faculty

30 / Semester

Staff

5 / Year

Open Campus/Non-credit students and Alumni may purchase a print card in any of the campus libraries to print.

When are Print Points allocated

All Print Points are allocated automaticaly at the start of the semester.

Unused Allocated Print Points

Are carried over between semester, up to a maximum of 300 Allocated Print Points.

Where do Allocated Print Points come from

Allocated Print Points carry no monetary value. They DO NOT come from student tuition or any university fees.
The amount of the allocation was decided by and agreed upon by all departments at The New School.

Purchased Print Points

Available to

  • Degree-seeking Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff

Where to purchase Print Points

Purchased Print Points can be bought in My NewSchool in increments from $5.00 to $100.00.  
There is no limit to how many Purchased Print Points can be purchased for academic purposes. 
All unused Purchased Print Points carry over between semesters (can be in excess of the 300 Allocated Print Points).

When graduating or separating from the university

Graduating Students

  • Allocated Print Points will expire upon conferral of degree.
  • Purchased Print Points will expire upon conferral of degree.
  • Allocated Print Points are not eligible to be refunded.
  • Purchased Print Points are not eligible to be refunded.
  • Caution should be used when buying Purchased Print Points.

Faculty and Staff

  • Allocated Print Points will expire upon separation.
  • Purchased Print Points will expire upon separation.
  • Allocated Print Points are not eligible to be refunded.
  • Purchased Print Points are not eligible to be refunded.
  • Caution should be used when buying Purchased Print Points.

You can find printer types and locations here.

SUMMER 2023 PRINT POINT ALLOCATION ERROR

There was an identified error when allocating print points during the summer of 2023. This has been resolved and the regular process for allocating print points as described on this page should be expected in future terms.