How to Apply

Program Types

Log in to the study abroad portal. Most applications include: a brief motivational statement, two faculty emails (for a recommendation form), and your Degree Audit. (Some design programs require a portfolio.) There is no cost to apply and the application shouldn't take more than an hour to complete.

FIT in Italy

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Current AAS students may study either in Florence (Fashion Design) or in Milan (Fashion Business Management). You must submit your application via the study abroad portal. First-year Fashion Design students must complete the SUNY Application prior to completing other steps outlined on this page. 

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

BFA/BA students may study either in Florence (Fashion Business Management) or in Milan (Fashion Design). All full-year applicants must submit their Admissions Application indicating Italy campus and  to their application on the study abroad portal.

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Semester & Short-Term Programs

SEMESTER PROGRAMS

Semester programs are either Exchange Programs or Semester Study Abroad programs. In choosing your Program, carefully review the differences by program type.

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS

Short-Term Programs may be faculty-led, partner-hosted, or internships abroad. In choosing your program, carefully review the differences by program type. All Winter and Summer abroad courses require the approval of the course instructor. See course descriptions for prerequisites and instructor information.

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SUNY or CCIS Programs

CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?

If FIT does not have a program that interests you, students have the flexibility to go on SUNY Study Abroad or CCIS Abroad Programs for degree credit. There is just one additional step: FIT > SUNY/CCIS > host institution.

When applying at FIT, choose the "SUNY Study Abroad" or "CCIS Study Abroad" application option and indicate the specific program and country in the text box.

Eligibility will be determined by the department's evaluation of courses for transfer credit and approval by the administering institution.

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After Application Submission

FIT IN ITALY

  1. Interview with Department International Coordinator.
  2. Complete academic advising appointment with a study abroad advisor (at the AAC).
  3. Receive FIT acceptance email. 
  4. Accept or decline the offer in the study abroad portal.

SEMESTER PROGRAMS

  1. Complete a Study Abroad Course Plan with their OIP Coordinator and Department.
  2. Receive FIT acceptance email once all courses are approved to transfer by the Department(s) and Registrar.
  3. Accept or decline the offer in the study abroad portal.
  4. Once nominated, complete the host institution's application/profile registration.
  5. Receive host institution's acceptance letter.

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS

  1. Set up interview with faculty program leader.
  2. Receive FIT acceptance by email.
  3. Read the Program Commitment agreement carefully and then accept or decline the offer in the study abroad portal.
  4. Pay the non-refundable deposit of $1060 within one week of approval. (If program is canceled by FIT, the deposit will be refunded.)

SUNY / CCIS PROGRAMS

  1. Complete a Study Abroad Course Plan with their OIP Coordinator and Department.
  2. Accept or decline the offer in the study abroad portal.
  3. Receive FIT acceptance email once all courses are approved to transfer by the Department(s) and Registrar.
  4. Accept or decline the offer in the study abroad portal.
  5. Your OIP Coordinator will then connect you with the SUNY or CCIS administering institution for next steps.

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