Fashion Open House

Fashion and Apparel Studies

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Fashion Open House with tables and many students sitting around the tables

High School Students

UD Fashion Open House!

IN PERSON

(High school seniors only)

Friday, October 3, 2025, 9 a.m.–12 noon

VIRTUAL

(Any high school student may attend)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5–6 p.m. OR
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5–6 p.m.

Each year, the Fashion and Apparel Studies Department offers a unique opportunity for high school seniors interested in exploring our majors:

Fashion Merchandising and Management is grounded in core business fundamentals as well as textiles, computer competencies and communication classes. A business administration minor is embedded in the major.

Fashion Design and Product Innovation focuses on key foundational design skills such as pattern making, draping, technical design and sewing coupled with business, trend forecasting, art and textile courses. The breadth of courses cast a wide net for students to succeed in a wide variety of career pathways.

Prospective students will meet our faculty, participate in workshops, interact with current students and learn more about the many opportunities our programs provide. It is a great time for high school seniors to sit with our current students and ask questions about our department, the University of Delaware and college life!