Admissions
- New Freshmen
- New Transfer
- Illinois State Students
Applying to Illinois State
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying to Illinois State
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Minimum GPA
2.50
Middle 50% GPA
2.63 - 3.54
Required Courses
None
Recommended Courses
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
- Microeconomics (ECO 101)
- Apparel Construction (FCS 122)
- Principles of Textiles (FCS 225)
- Psychology (PSY 110 or 111)
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Kirkwood | Turner Hall 106 | jlkirk6@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2517 | All Prospective Students and Current Students Last Names A-F |
| Jordyn Breast | Turner Hall 106A | jabeas@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2517 | Current Students Last Names G-Z |
Middle 50% GPA
2.63 - 3.54
Application Period
Applications for the Fashion Design & Merchandising (FDM) major of the FCS Department are accepted at any time. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks. Admissions decisions will be sent to your ISU email address.
Application Information
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Major Requirements
Current Illinois State University students can apply to this major through My.IllinoisState.edu. We strongly encourage meeting with your academic advisor about your academic goals prior to changing your major.
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Kirkwood | Turner Hall 106 | jlkirk6@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2517 | All Prospective Students and Current Students Last Names A-F |
| Jordyn Breast | Turner Hall 106A | jabeas@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2517 | Current Students Last Names G-Z |
Helpful Resources
FCS 225 Textiles students visit Alpaca Farm.