FIT in Florence
The FIT in Florence program offers Fashion Design (AAS) and Fashion Business Management (BS) students the opportunity to study in Italy, absorbing a distinctive cultural perspective while preparing for a career without global boundaries. Classes are taught in English.
- Deadlines
- Eligibility
- Course Information
- Academic Calendar
- Accommodations
- Study Visa
- Health Insurance
- Program Budget
- Scholarships
- Application, Instructions and Preparations
Deadlines
Fall Semester /Academic Year- Approvals on an ongoing basis until 1-December* (year prior to study)
Spring Semester only - Approvals on ongoing basis until 1-May * (year prior to study)
*Early applicants receive preference. Interviews may take place after the application deadline.
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Students must also have completed Italian 111 by the semester prior to their program start date.
- Matriculation in an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree program
- Students must obtain approval of the Department International Coordinator and from the Academic Advisement Center.
- Fashion Business Management students are eligible during their 5th or 6th semester, or full 3rd year.
- Fashion Design students are eligible during their 3rd semester.
Course Information
Students must take a full credit load of 12 credits or more during their program.
Fashion Business Management in Florence Curriculum
Fashion Design in Florence Curriculum
Liberal Arts in Florence Courses
Academic Calendar
Students accepted to the FIT in Florence program should not book weekend travel until receiving their course syllabi after arrival in Florence.
Fall 2024August 20: Arrival in Florence August 21 - 23 and 26 - 27: Mandatory Orientation August 28: First day of Fall classes December 13: Last day of Fall semester |
Spring 2025January 12: Arrival in Florence January 13 - 15: Mandatory Orientation January 16: First day of Spring classes May 16: Last day of Spring semester |
Accommodations
Students are responsible for making their own accommodations arrangements for the duration of their stay. FIT in Florence partners with Florence and Abroad to offer student apartments prior to arrival in Florence.
Study Visa
Students will be required to apply for a Study Visa for the duration of their stay in Italy. Students are encouraged to carefully review the Study Visa requirements. Supporting documentation will be provided after approval.
Health Insurance
FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. Two types of coverage are required:
1. FIT requires students to be covered abroad for the duration of their program. This policy is mandatory, therefore students cannot waive it.
- Coverage abroad: UHC Study Abroad Insurance
*Students will be enrolled and account will be billed before start of program. More detailed information about coverage and claims processes will be provided post-approval.
2. FIT requires students to be covered in the U.S. for the duration of their program. Students may waive the Haylor insurance using the standard waiver process if they already have a U.S. based insurance policy with equal or better coverage or with the UHC Study Abroand Insurance (ACA-compliant).
- Coverage in the US: Haylor Health Insurance
Program Budget
FIT in Florence Financial Budget Sheet (Fashion Design)
FIT in Florence Financial Budget Sheet (Fashion Business Management & Liberal Arts)
A copy of this form may be brought to Financial Aid Services so that a careful review of your program costs may be completed by an assigned financial aid counselor.
Scholarships
See the Paying for Study Abroad page.