Department of Fashion Merchandising
The Department of Fashion Merchandising offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Pass/No-Credit Policy
No course applied to the student’s major, minor or associated requirements may be taken on the P/NC basis.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required to declare fashion merchandising as a major. To advance to upper-level courses and to graduate as a major in fashion merchandising, students must attain a "C" or better in all FAME courses.
Microsoft Certification
Successfully complete Microsoft Office Certification in Excel at the basic level through the Neeley School of Business or Certiport. Documentation of certification must be provided to the fashion merchandising department's main office. It is recommended that it is completed in the first two semesters but must be successfully finished before students are eligible to enroll in FAME 30253 Merchandise Buying.
Honors College
Students who are members of the Honors College may pursue Departmental Honors in Fashion Merchandising. See FAME 30003, FAME 40003.
Fashion Merchandising Summer Study Programs
Summer study programs in New York, New York, Paris, France and London, England are available to fashion merchandising majors. The New York Study Program provides a study of the textile, apparel and merchandising industries, and the significance of New York City as an international business center. The Paris, France and London, England Program offers exposure to both historic and contemporary fashion, and design as well as cultural trends and influences. Each program offers 3 credit hours of undergraduate credit that applies to the major.
Fashion Merchandising Required Summer Internship Course
All fashion merchandising students are required to complete FAME 40283 Fashion Internship which is an important class in their degree plan. This course is for college credit and is supervised by a faculty member throughout the student’s internship. Students complete class assignments related to their internship work experience during the summer semester and tuition is charged. Students will either take this 10-week course the summer following their junior year if they are a December or May graduate or the summer following their senior year if they are an August graduate. NOTE: Credit will not be awarded for any internship or work experience other than FAME 40283.
Fashion Merchandising Student Affiliations
Students who demonstrate high scholarship are eligible for membership in the Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society. Opportunities are available for students to affiliate with student sections of professional organizations, including Fashion Group International.