
Schedule a Visit
From our Discover Fashion Visit Days and Fashion Futures events to our spring Behind the Scenes experience there are many ways to get a picture of your life as a Golden Flash.
Schedule your visit today and fashion your future at Kent State!
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Behind the Scenes Fashion Show
Behind the Scenes Fashion Show
Behind the Scenes 2025 will showcase all that the School of Fashion at 5X社区 has to offer prospective students and their families.
Get an exclusive Behind the Scenes look at the 2025 KSU Fashion Show by KSU senior fashion design students. Explore campus to have lunch on your own on campus or downtown Kent with the favorite recommendations by current students and faculty. Come back for a Behind the Scenes Mixer in which students can gain hands on experiences in the multiple labs with make and takes, tour the museum, hear Q&A from designers you saw in the show, attend parent informational sessions, engage with student groups through a variety of activities, win scholarships, AND win free SWAG to welcome you to the KSU School of Fashion Family!
Schedule
9:30-10 a.m. Arrival & Check-In, College of Business and Entrepreneurship, 475 Terrace Dr, Kent, OH 44242
10:30-11:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker
11-11:40 a.m. Fashion Show
11:40 a.m.-12 p.m. Dr. Lauren Copeland, Associate Professor
12-1:30 p.m. Lunch On Your Own | see provided student suggestions on campus and nearby
1:30-3 p.m. Behind the Scenes Mixer | Rockwell Hall, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent OH 44242
Engage in ongoing activities:
Tour the Museum On Your Own | First Floor Entrance
KnitLAB Demonstrations, Giveaways | First Floor
TechStyle LAB, Laser Cutting/Embroidery, Make Your Own Tote | First Floor
Open Studios | Third Floor
Illustrations | First Floor
Dessert Bar | Second Floor Atrium
Portfolio Showcase, Pom Pom Making | Library, Second Floor
SWAG Room/Photo Op | Rhodes Conference Room, Second Floor
1:30-1:50 p.m. Parent Info Session: Study Away and Internships | Knit Classroom, First Floor
2-2:20 p.m. Parent Info Session: Speak with an Adviser and Learn More About Scholarships/Financial Aid, | Knit Classroom, First Floor
2:30-2:50 p.m. Designer Q&A | First Floor Atrium
2:50-3:00 p.m. Scholarship and Summer Fashion Academy Awards | First Floor Atrium
3 p.m. Depart | Rockwell Hall 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, OH 44242
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Discover Fashion Day
Discover Fashion Day
At the 5X社区 School of Fashion, we revel in the creativity and confidence of our students.
We believe you should be able to showcase your talent, which is why our fashion design and merchandising majors have the chance to apply their skills and innovation in real-world settings. This authentic experience has earned the school a consistent ranking among the best fashion programs in the world.
Discover Fashion Visit Day
Our on-campus Discover Fashion Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students.
Discover the prestige of our world-class programs. You will attend a group informational session to learn more about program curriculum and requirements, and engage in a Q&A with academic advisors and a student panel. The visit includes a tour of our building, Rockwell Hall and facilities! Tours take place from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
SPRING 2025 DISCOVER FASHION VISIT DAYS:
Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Fashion Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.
1/15/2025 at 7 p.m.
2/14/2025 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall
3/7/2025 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall
4/4/2025 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell HallBehind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes is an exclusive look at the Annual 5X社区 School of Fashion Annual Fashion Show. High school students /groups will learn more about Fashion Design and Merchandising and the incredible opportunities offered at the School of Fashion. The next Behind the Scenes will be in the spring of 2025. Check back for more information.
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Fashion Futures
Fashion Futures
Fashion Futures
The Kent State School of Fashion is welcoming student groups and individuals to join us in understanding more about the fashion industry and its careers, while encouraging collaborative learning and utilization of state-of-the-art resources and facilities. Fashion Futures is an immersive experience that will give students a behind the scenes look at how students prepare for a career in fashion and why we are ranked as the number two public fashion program in the United States.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
Please register by selecting a Fashion Futures session from the list below and filling out a registration form. All sessions take place in Rockwell Hall on the 5X社区 Campus.
12/4/2024
12/5/2024
2/5/2025
2/6/2025
3/5/2025
3/6/2025*Spring Registration not yet available.
GROUP SESSIONS
Groups may fill out the registration form and request a date.
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University Admissions Events
University Admissions Events
Explore what 5X社区 has to offer!
Undergraduate Admissions and the College of the Arts offer opportunities to learn more about life here as well!
Preview KSU
As a high school junior, engage with us virtually to discover what makes us forward-focused and how to become our next Golden Flash. During the day, you'll connect with the Admissions Office and Student Financial Aid, learning about important timelines for admission, financial aid and scholarships. You'll also have the opportunity to chat with current Kent State students, view our awesome campus and explore our vast and unique academic programs.
Daily Campus Tour
Whether you are an admitted student or someone who is just starting your college search, we are excited to share with you and your family what makes us undeniably Kent State - from our vast and unique academic programs to our world-class faculty to our truly beautiful campus, you'll soon see that you belong here!
Transfer Student Visits
Each year more than 1,500 students transfer to 5X社区 to complete their education. Whether you have completed a semester, an associate degree, transitioning from a Kent State regional campus or attended a number of colleges, we want you to become the next Golden Flash!
Looking for More?
Check out all the opportunities offered by Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about 5X社区.