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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!

Behind the Scenes Fashion Show

Behind the Scenes Fashion Show

Behind the Scenes 2025 will showcase all that the School of Fashion at Â鶹´«Ã½ 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!

Space is limited. Register soon! 

 

Parking and Transportation

Free parking will be available in Lot C-Campus Center. Shuttles will be available throughout the day for your convenience. 

 

Schedule

10-10:50 a.m. - Arrival & Check-In 
Crawford Hall 100 Midway Drive, Kent, OH 44242

11-11:40 a.m. - Fashion Show
The Fashion Show will start promptly at 11 a.m.

11:40 a.m.-12 p.m. - Keynote Speaker: Lisa F. Pliner

12-1 p.m. - Lunch on your own 
Explore campus to have lunch on your own on campus or in downtown Kent, according to the favorite recommendations of current students and faculty.

1-3 p.m. - Behind the Scenes Mixer
Rockwell Hall, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent OH 44242

Engage in ongoing activities  
Tour the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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, atrium, Second Floor  
Portfolio Showcase, pom-pom making, Library, Second Floor

1-1:20 p.m. - All About Fashion
Lauren Copeland, Associate Professor
Rockwell Hall Knit Classroom, First Floor

1:20-1:40 p.m. - Parent Info Session: Speak with an Academic Advisor
Speak with an adviser and learn more about scholarships/Financial Aid
Rockwell Hall Knit Classroom, First Floor

1:40-2 p.m. - Parent Info Session: Study Away and Internships
Rockwell Hall Knit Classroom, First Floor

2-2:30 p.m. - Designer Q&A 
Rockwell Hall First Floor Atrium

2:30-2:50 p.m. - Guest Speaker, McKenzie Morgan 
@styledbymckenz
Rockwell Hall First Floor Atrium

2:50- 3:00 p.m. - Scholarship and Summer Fashion Academy Awards
Rockwell Hall First Floor Atrium

3 p.m. - Departure
Free shuttles will be available from Rockwell Hall to Lot C-Campus Center.

Discover Fashion Day

Discover Fashion Day

At the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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:

Discover Fashion

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Fashion Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.


4/4/2025 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall

 

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is an exclusive look at the Annual Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.

Learn more About Behind The Scenes

University Admissions Events

University Admissions Events

Explore what Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.

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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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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!

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Check out all the opportunities offered by Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about Â鶹´«Ã½. 

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