Frequently Asked Questions
Participation
+ Who can attend Fashion Campus NYC? Is the program only open to Parsons students?
All college students with at least a 3.0 GPA and interning in New York City this summer for either a salary/stipend or academic credit are welcome to apply for Fashion Campus NY regardless of their college or university affiliations (preference will be given to students with business and/or fashion internships).
+ Do I have to be a fashion design student to participate?
No. The program is not geared toward fashion design. Fashion Campus NYC is open to:
—all college students who are in good academic standing and have a 3.0 GPA or above
—with an interest in working in any facet of the business side of the fashion industry
—with a for-credit or paid internship in NYC this summer (preference will be given to students with business and/or fashion internships)
—all college students who are in good academic standing and have a 3.0 GPA or above
—with an interest in working in any facet of the business side of the fashion industry
—with a for-credit or paid internship in NYC this summer (preference will be given to students with business and/or fashion internships)
+ I will be graduating in May. Can I apply?
No, Fashion Campus NYC is only open to college students.
+ Do I have to be interning in New York City to participate?
Yes.
+ I’m interning in an industry other than fashion but would like to work in the fashion industry at some point. Am I able to participate?
Yes. However, you must be interning in a business discipline for a New York City company for either a salary/stipend or academic credit. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in the fashion industry through your resume and/or statement.
+ What if I am not receiving a stipend/salary or academic credit for my internship? May I still participate in Fashion Campus NYC?
Unfortunately, Fashion Campus NYC is open only to interns receiving a stipend/salary or academic credit for their internships.
+ I attended Fashion Campus NYC last year. Can I participate this year?
No, in order to provide as many students as possible with this exclusive opportunity, we cannot accept students who have previously participated in Fashion Campus NYC.
Application/Admission
+ How can I submit my transcript?
You can scan in your print transcript and upload it or submit a screen shot of online versions of this document.
+ What if my official transcript is sealed?
Often schools only consider transcripts “official” if they’re sealed. For the purposes of Fashion Campus NYC, students can break the seal and scan in their transcripts for upload.
+ Are unofficial transcripts permissible?
In some cases it might take too long for students to receive their official transcripts or the documents may not be available electronically. In that case, scans of the unofficial versions can be uploaded instead.
+ What if I do not have the contact information for my supervisor at my internship?
Please provide the contact information for your company’s human resources department.
+ When is the application deadline for Fashion Campus NYC?
The application deadline is May 23rd. Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received so students are encouraged to submit their applications early!
+ I submitted my application today. Your website says “space is limited.” How will I know what the status of my application is?
You can expect to receive an e-mail confirming or declining your acceptance into the program within a few weeks of submitting your application.
+ I was accepted into Fashion Campus NYC but can no longer attend. What should I do?
Please e-mail info@fashioncampusnyc.com to cancel your registration.
+ I was not admitted to this year’s Fashion Campus NYC class, but am still interested in
learning more about the fashion industry. Will there be a way to access any of the program materials?
learning more about the fashion industry. Will there be a way to access any of the program materials?
Please visit our blog and Facebook pages for information relevant to career development within the fashion industry.
Events
+ How much does it cost to attend Fashion Campus NYC?
The event is free to all of our attendees!
+ Do I have to attend all of the program events?
Yes, Fashion Campus NYC is intended to be an “intensive” weekend, so we ask that all
participants attend all of the events to get the most out of the program.
participants attend all of the events to get the most out of the program.
+ How should I dress for the weekend’s events?
You will want to dress to impress, as you will be networking with employers and peers.
Business casual is a good rule of thumb. And of course, be yourself!
Business casual is a good rule of thumb. And of course, be yourself!
+ I am new to New York City. How can I get specific directions to the events?
Navigating NYC is easy once you have some tools. Visit HopStop.com for
customized transportation directions, or visit our Events page for general directions.
customized transportation directions, or visit our Events page for general directions.