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The Office of International Programs

SUMMER/WINTER APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Carefully read and follow the instructions below. Your application is complete and will be considered only when items 1-4 have been completed. Students are responsible for following up on all required payments and documentation:

CURRENT FIT STUDENTS:

1. Short-Term Application:
   The Office of International Programs will begin preparing for your study abroad course after you have submitted the online application.
   This will inform our office of your interest.
    

2. Short-Term Approval Form:
   - A signature from the assigned instructor must be obtained for your summer or winter course participation approval.
   - Your signature is also required after you have read and agreed to the written terms found therein.
   This will confirm your acceptance into the program.
    

3. Submit to B119:
   - Signed Short-Term Approval Form with a
   - Copy of the information page of your Valid Passport
   This will assist in organizing your flight/accommodation arrangements.
    

4. Application Fee + 1st Deposit
   Immediately after submitting your signed approval form and a copy of your passport to the Office of International Programs, a $60.00 application fee and $200.00 1st Deposit must be paid at the Bursar's Office (B127).
   This will assist in confirming your flight/accommodation arrangements.
    

NON-FIT STUDENTS:

In addition to the instructions above, be sure to complete the following:

1. An unofficial transcript of all college work from your university.

2. Complete the Non-Degree Enrollment Instructions.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Fashion Merchandising and Advertising Communication Design courses
(FM226, FM491 & AC424) may require references, cover letter and resume, and/or other documentation and attendance to a scheduled mandatory course session. The assigned instructor will provide complete details during a scheduled information session. Details will also be posted on the Summer Abroad Page as soon as specific instructions become available.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS & CANCELLATION POLICY:

Do not delay! After the signature of participation approval is obtained, the Application Fee and First Deposit toward the Summer/Winter course must be paid on time. These payments will assure and guarantee your flight, accommodation and applicable ground transportation arrangements.

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All supporting documentation must be submitted to the Office of International Programs, B119; payments must be made on time and at the Bursar's Office, B127.

Fashion Institute of Technology
Office of International Programs
227 W. 27th Street, Room B119
New York, NY 10001-5992

1 (212) 217-5386 (phone)
1 (212) 217-5381 (fax)