A degree in fashion design and merchandising from Iowa State combines science, analytics, and creativity with hands-on experience, preparing you for a career in the diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing fashion industry.

Fashion Design and Merchandising Visit Day: Nov. 16

If you’ve ever considered coming to Iowa State for fashion, event or hospitality, you don’t want to miss this special visit day! You’ll follow the Experience Iowa State schedule to give you an overview of life at Iowa State. Then, you’ll do a deep dive into the major your interested in by having lunch with faculty, meeting with an advisor, and attending two sessions related to your major.

Fashion Design and Merchandising

  • Trend Forecasting for Fashion Design and Merchandising — 12:05-12:50: This workshop introduces students to trend forecasting and customer-focused design. Students will explore emerging fashion trends, analyze target customers, and translate research insights into design decisions that respond to future consumer needs.
  • The Roller Coaster of Hospitality Management: Career Opportunities in Amusement Parks, Tourist Attractions, Entertainment Venues, and More — 12:05-12:50: Come hear what it’s like to major in Hospitality Management. In this session you’ll be able to talk with faculty and students about the exciting career opportunities in Tourism, Hotels, Restaurants, Recreation, and more. You’ll hear about the real-world experiences and opportunities for employment as well as advancement in the Hospitality Industry.
  • Explore Your Future in Event Management — 1:10-2:00: Discover what it’s like to major in Event Management at Iowa State University. Hear from faculty and current students about the hands-on experiences, unique opportunities, and meaningful connections the major offers. We’ll showcase how students build real-world skills through planning and producing events and also discuss the career possibilities across the events industry.
  • Your Fashion Career in the Making — 1:10-2:00: Interactive session learning about the Fashion Design and Merchandising program at ISU.
  • Visit a Hospitality Management Class — 2:15-3:05: Come observe part or all of a college class on an introductory topic of Hospitality Management.
  • The Textiles and Clothing Museum: Internship and Resource Opportunities — 2:15-3:05: Tour the Textiles and Clothing Museum and it’s over 9000 item collection. Learn about internship opportunities and how students utilize the museum’s textiles, clothing, accessories, and other fashion-related items of regional and global significance collected from across time periods.
  • Lunch: Have lunch with faculty and current students in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program
  • Advising: You’ll also meet with an academic advisor in the program

Sign up today!

You can view a sample Experience Iowa State schedule to prepare for your visit. When you sign up, choose to visit on the Experience Iowa State Day on Nov. 16

Questions?

If you have any questions about the visit day or how to sign up, contact us at hs@iastate.edu