Dual Enrollment in Fashion, Merchandising and Design
Get a head start on college credits
Enrich your educational experiences by getting a head start on college credits while you complete your high school diploma. ​Courses are offered in a variety of formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) to provide you with flexibility in scheduling and program completion.
Benefits of dual enrollment
- Take fashion classes that are not available at your high school.
- Earn credits toward a college degree in fashion
- Count your earned CMU credits toward both high school graduation requirements and college degree requirements
- The Fashion Department and the CMU Admissions Office will work with you to enroll in courses that will meet your needs.
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Fall 2024 classes
- Classes meet for 12 weeks starting the week of September 16th
FMD 141 is held Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.- Pre-Class Orientation Wednesday, September 11th from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- FMD 397 is held Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
- Pre-Class Orientation Thursday, September 12th from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Dual enrollment fashion program
You have the opportunity to earn up to 9 credits of Fashion Merchandising & Design coursework in the dual enrollment program. We deliver these courses in a unique, blended format with mini experiences provided. Network with industry professionals, explore different fashion careers, prepare to become a fashion industry professional.
Take one or all of our dual-enrollment courses.
| Course number | Course name | Course description |
|---|---|---|
| FMD 141 | Fashion Fundamentals | Introductory design process, thinking, and visual literacy for application to fashion. |
| FMD 256 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | The complex of enterprises concerned with the design, production, and distribution of men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. |
| FMD 326 | Fashion Styling | Introduction to fashion styling fundamentals, techniques, and applications to digital environments. Understanding the professional roles of fashion stylists. |
| FMD 397 | Introduction to 3D Printing | In this course, students will learn the skills to be "designers" by using 3D modeling software embedded in the fashion design process. Students will design and create fashion-related physical objects that they design and model themselves. |
Additional dual enrollment options are available.
Requirements
- High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Approval from your high school counselor
- Admission to CMU as a dual-enrolled student
