Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Design and Merchandising offers various programs, including the B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising, B.S. in Interior Architecture and Design, and M.S. in Design and Merchandising.

Undergraduate Programs

• B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising
  • Minor in Merchandising
• B.S. in Interior Architecture and Design

Graduate Program

• M.S. in Design and Merchandising
  • Specializations:
    • Apparel and Merchandising
    • Interior Design

Graduate Program Application Process

To apply for the Design and Merchandising Master's Program, follow these steps:

• Choose your specialization
• Complete all required documents
• Submit your application online through the Graduate School website

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: May 15
• Spring Semester: October 15
• International students require more time for visas and travel arrangements

Financial Aid and Assistantships

• Assistantships, fellowships, and financial aid are available
• To be considered for assistantships and fellowships, submit your graduate application by:
  • January 5 for the fall semester
  • October 15 for the spring semester

Research Areas

• Faculty Research and Creative Scholarship
• Connected and Mediated Environments Laboratory
• Fashion Sustainability Research Collaborative
• Inclusive Innovations Laboratory
• Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology Research Group
• Spatial Perception and Cognitive Experience Laboratory
• Student Research Theses

Community Engagement

• Fashion FUNdamentals
• Green Your Laundry

Academics and Advising

• Advising and Support
• Career Opportunities
• Internship Opportunities
• Study Tours and Education Abroad