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The Office of International Programs

 INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGN IN FLORENCE AND NEW YORK
PROSPECTIVE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

If you are a PROSPECTIVE FIRST-YEAR STUDENT and would like to begin the International Fashion Design program in FLORENCE, ITALY, please follow the instructions below.

If you are a PROSPECTIVE FIRST-YEAR STUDENT and would like to begin the International Fashion Design program in NEW YORK CITY, you must formally apply to FIT through the regular admissions process; follow this link to Admissions and then choose "How to Apply". Early in your first semester at FIT, stop by the Office of International Programs, Room B119.

 Acceptance to either program does not guarantee a student visa to study in the United States or a student visa to study in Italy.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 5, 2010 (For Academic Year 2010-11)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Be sure to submit your completed application, Portfolio and Home Design Test together. Make sure to have a way to track your application materials should it be lost in shipping.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

To begin your first year in Florence, you must submit the following 6 or 7 items. Your application will be reviewed by both the Office of Admissions and the Fashion Design Department. Applications will be reviewed only when complete.
 

  1. Online Pre-Application
    This is only a pre-application which will allow the Office of International Programs in New York to inform the Admissions Office of your interest in the First-Year in Florence Program.

    After submitting your online pre-application, you must proceed with numbers 2-5 (and 6 if applicable).
     

  2. SUNY Undergraduate Admissions Application
    The SUNY Application must be completed online.
    A $40.00 (USD) application fee is required for processing.
     

  3. Academic History and Essay must be completed online. This will activate your application in FIT's Admissions office.
     

  4. Official Transcripts
    Arrange to have all official secondary and post-secondary documents sent in sealed envelopes directly from the issuing institutions or awarding authorities to:

    Fashion Institute of Technology
    The Office of Admissions
    227 W. 27th St., Room C139
    New York, New York 10001-5992
     

  5. Portfolio Requirements
    Applicants will receive information regarding portfolio requirements in their FIT email. Selection for the International Fashion Design Program in Florence should be selected at that time.

    Do not submit your portfolio until you have received authorization and detailed instructions from FIT Admissions.
     

  6. English Proficiency
    Students whose native language is not English must provide an official TOEFL or IELTS score whether or not they have been living in the United States.

     

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Complete information regarding the SUNY Admissions Process to the Fashion Institute of Technology, click here.

After acceptance into the program, students are required to purchase and/or obtain health insurance coverage while abroad; proof of vaccinations are also required. Complete details are found in the Health Services office at FIT.

After acceptance, students must review the visa application requirements by visiting the Consulate General of Italy Web site in their jurisdiction.

Visa application requirements are kept updated for accepted applicants residing in the New York jurisdiction.

FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT:


 Fashion Institute of Technology
Office of International Programs
227 W. 27th St., Room B119
New York, NY  10001-5992
+1 (212) 217-5380 (phone)
+1 (212) 217-5381 (fax)

fitintlpgms@fitnyc.edu (email)