University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies, Apparel Product Design/Retailing & Consumer Studies/Global Apparel & Related Industries Studies
Greensboro, North Carolina
Department of Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies

The Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro prepares students for global careers with practical learning experiences and community involvement.  Qualified faculty members work closely with students, advising and acting as mentors in their academic studies.  Students can choose between three concentrations in the program: Apparel Product Design, Retailing & Consumer Studies, or Global Apparel & Related Industries Studies.

What fashion related programs and degrees does University of North Carolina at Greensboro offer?
As of 2011, University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers the following degrees:
B.S. Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies, Apparel Product Design
B.S. Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies, Retailing & Consumer Studies
B.S. Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies, Global Apparel & Related Industries Studies

What’s the school’s contact information?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Department of Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Studies
210 Stone Building, P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402
Phone: 336-334-5250
www.uncg.edu/tdm

Type of School? Public

How much is tuition?
Annual tuition: varies by in-state or out-of-state
Room & Board: not available

What’s the typical student profile?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro total undergraduate students: 14,350
Fashion program students: 255

What are the requirements to enter program?
The Apparel Product Design concentration requires the completion of a Sewing Proficiency Examination.  The Retailing & Consumer Studies concentration requires admission to the University.  The Global Apparel & Related Industries concentration requires admission to the University and a foreign language requirement.

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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Fashion program have?
Faculty members: 11

What career placement services does University of North Carolina at Greensboro provide?
Students are required to complete an internship in their junior year, where they are typically placed at a top design or fashion company.  The primary student organization for fashion majors is THREADS with many additional clubs and organizations available to support student involvement and academic growth. Study abroad opportunities of one semester or a full year are available in countries all over the world.

All data is as of 2011.