West Virginia University, Division of Design & Merchandising Fashion Programs Profile

West Virginia University: Fashion Design & Merchandising, Fashion Design/
Merchandising
Morgantown, West Virginia
Division of Design & Merchandising

The Fashion Design and Merchandising program at West Virginia University
focuses on providing students with a broad-based education in fashion design and
merchandising. Students leave the program prepared for careers in areas such
as apparel design, social-psychology of dress, textile design, historic costume and
textiles, and business. Students choose between the Fashion Design Track and the
Merchandising Track.

What fashion related programs and degrees does West Virginia University
offer?
As of 2011, West Virginia University offers the following degrees:
B.S. Fashion Design & Merchandising, Fashion Design Track
B.S. Fashion Design & Merchandising, Merchandising Track

What’s the school’s contact information?
West Virginia University
Division of Design & Merchandising
702 Allen Hall
Morgantown, WV 26508
Phone: 304-293-3402
www.design.wvu.edu

Type of School? Public

How much is tuition?
Annual tuition: $5,500
Room & Board: $7,500

What’s the typical student profile?
West Virginia University total undergraduate students: 22,000
Fashion program students: not available

What are the requirements to enter program?
Program requires a 2.25 GPA.

How long does it take to complete program?
It usually takes four years to complete a B.S. degree, two years to complete a M.S.
degree and two or more years to complete a Ph D program.

How many faculty members does West Virginia University’s Fashion program
have?
Faculty members: 5

What career placement services does West Virginia University provide?
Students are required to complete an internship in their junior or senior year.
Study abroad opportunities are available to Italy, Milan, or London. Students
may also choose to go on the New York study tour to observe apparel, textile, and
retail industry sites and to network with graduates of the Fashion Design and
Merchandising program.

All data is as of 2011.