Student Opportunities
Get Involved with a Campus Group
FIT Student Government Association (SGA) Sustainability Committee
The Student Government Association (SGA) has a Secretary for Sustainability who oversees sustainability efforts on behalf of the SGA and the SGA Sustainability Committee. Connect with the Secretary of Sustainability and the committee at [email protected]. Follow @fitsga on instagram to stay updated and visit FIT Student Government Association site to learn more.
FIT Natural Dye Garden
The FIT Natural Dye Garden is a student-led initiative meant to be an educational, tactile, and communal resource for students of all majors. Subscribe to the Dye Garden mailing list if you'd like to learn more, stay connected, and become involved in future workshops, workdays, and events!
Sustainability Council
FIT's Sustainability Council also offers an opportunity for students to get involved. Student members are selected
to serve one- to three-year terms. The Council typically meets virtually every other
Wednesday at noon. The Council coordinates the annual Sustainable Business and Design
Conference, manages and awards a $15,000 grant, helps to foster new initiatives, and
sponsors other campus-wide events.
Become a Genspace Scholar
The FIT Genspace Scholars Program provides FIT undergraduate majors the opportunity to develop and complete research at the state of the art Genspace Laboratory in Brooklyn during the spring semester.
» Apply to be a Genspace Scholar
Apply for a Sustainability Grant
The Sustainability Council offers an annual grant-fund of $15,000 to support creative and innovative initiatives that help to infuse various aspects of sustainability into our college culture, curricula, operations, and physical environment. Project proposals can come from FIT faculty, staff, or students (student projects need faculty or staff advisor). Grants are awarded up to $5,000 each. The fund is administered by the Sustainability Council.
Study Abroad Opportunity
Summer Study Abroad Farm to Fabric: South Africa
May 24, 2025 - June 123, 2025 (*Dates subject to change)
Earn 3 Credits in South Africa
TS275 focuses on sustainable and ethical sourcing, preparing you to lead in the future of fashion. Explore the full process of creating a textile product, from farm to fabric, focusing on Mohair, the fleece of the Angora goat, a luxurious ancient sustainable natural fiber.
This program is perfect for aspiring fashion/textile industry leaders seeking a deeper
understanding of sustainable
practices and ethical sourcing, all while experiencing the rich culture and stunning
landscapes of South Africa.
For more information, contact: Professor Lorenza Wong, at [email protected]
Textile Development & Marketing in B429, 212.217.5200
»Apply for a Summer Study Abroad Farm to Fabric: South Africa
Promote Sustainability Activities (Newsroom)
Are you doing something interesting and innovative in sustainability? Let us know! You can tell FIT's Communications and External Relations office what you're doing by submitting an item to our Newsroom.
» Submit your sustainability news
Participate in Campus Sustainability Events
Sustainability Awareness Week
Held in October, this annual weeklong program highlights sustainability initiatives
by industry leaders, FIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The schedule includes
special lectures (both virtual and in person), discussions, tours, demonstrations,
and the sustainability fair. Interactive programming focuses on the four pillars of
sustainability: human, social, economic, and environmental. Visit Sustainability Awareness Week to learn more.
FIT Sustainable Business and Design Conference
The Sustainability Council at FIT hosts the annual Sustainable Business and Design
Conference each spring. The event provides a platform for collaboration and discussion
throughout the creative industries, highlighting advances in sustainable design and
thought leadership. To learn more visit Sustainability Conference
Earth Week
Earth Day is recognized on April 22nd every year and during the spring semester our
FIT students curate programming and events for a week-long celebration of Earth week.
Events will highlight our student and campus efforts in sustainability to celebrate
our planet. To learn more and get involved, email [email protected]