Fashion Institute of Technology

The Fashion Institute of Technology prepares students for professional excellence in design, fashion, and business by providing the premier educational experience that fosters creativity, career focus, and a global perspective.

To fulfill its mission:

FIT develops students’ aesthetic, intellectual, analytical, and technological abilities through programs that integrate theory and practice.
FIT offers students a rigorous and innovative curriculum taught by faculty with outstanding academic and industry experience.
FIT is committed to a broad-based education in the liberal arts.
FIT exposes students to their chosen professions through internships, guest lectures, industry-sponsored projects, and other opportunities for experiential learning.
FIT promotes student growth and self-development through student support services, programs, and activities.
FIT provides students with a multifaceted educational experience, which incorporates the vast resources of New York City.
FIT, an urban institution of the State University of New York, provides an education of exceptional quality and affordability.