CS Undergraduate Programs
Fashion and Retail Studies
Located in the hometown of five of the biggest retail brands in the US, students have outstanding opportunities to gain experience and employment among the most creative leaders in retail.
Students in the Fashion and Retail Studies major:
- Take core courses in aesthetics, business of fashion, global markets, fashion forecasting, consumer behavior, textile/apparel analysis, retail environments
- Specialize in Merchandising or Product Development
- Gain professional skills and contacts through a required internship experience
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The classroom experience may include team work, use of cutting edge software, and case study review.
Curriculum Information
- Program Requirements (pdf)
- Course Descriptions
- Tentative Course Offerings (pdf)
- Advising Services
- Degree Audit (current students)
- Minors at OSU
Students are required to complete an internship
as part of the curriculum.
Your Career
Jobs held by recent graduates
- Assistant Specialist in Trims and Labels - Abercombie & Fitch
- Assistant Buyer - American Eagle
- Manager In Training - Kohl's
- Assistant Technical Design - Express
- Assistant Merchant - Abercombie & Fitch
Student Organizations
Student organizations are a great way to get involved on campus and network with industry professionals.
Special Opportunities
Dauterman Computer Lab
The Dauterman Computer Lab provides opportunies for students to use the latest design software.
Visit the DCL website to learn more.
International Study Tours
International study tours provide opportunities for students to experience the global retail industry.
Learn more about studying abroad.
Historic Costume & Textiles Collection
The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection provides students hands-on experiences with design of fashion apparel from the past.
Visit the HCTC website to learn more.
Alum Courtney Leister in front of her business, Girls in White Dresses.
Featured Students, Alumni, and Faculty
- Kimberly Chung (pdf) - Textiles and Clothing, 2009
- Courtney Leister (pdf) - Textiles and Clothing Major, 2003 Graduate
- Meagan Metcalf (pdf) - Textiles and Clothing, 2008
Become an OSU Fashion & Retail Studies Student
Information for High School Students
- High school students who wish to learn more about The Ohio State University should schedule an academic visit through the Academic Visitors Center at http://www.osu.edu/visitors/.
- Schedule an overview session with an advisor to learn more about the Fashion and Retail Studies major; call (614) 292-9261 to schedule an appointment.
- To submit an online application to The Ohio State University, visit http://undergrad.osu.edu/apply.html.
Information for Transfer Students
- Students who wish to learn more about The Ohio State University should schedule an academic visit through the Academic Visitors Center at http://www.osu.edu/visitors/.
- Schedule an overview session with an academic advisor to learn more about the Fashion and Retail Studies major; call (614) 292-9261 to schedule an appointment.
- Transfer students who have been admitted to Ohio State will schedule an orientation program to prepare for course registration.
- Students should plan to bring transcripts, transfer credit reports and course syllabi to the orientation program.
- To submit an online application to The Ohio State University, visit http://undergrad.osu.edu/apply.html.
Information for Current OSU Students
- To meet with an academic advisor in the program, call (614) 292-9261 to schedule an appointment.
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