Associate of Fashion Design
Mohawk Valley Community College
- Utica, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A fashion design degree covering garment construction, Illustration and pattern making.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Fashion Design. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Fashion entrepreneur
- Apparel manufacturing and retail product development
- Marketing and public relations
- Styling and production
Curriculum
- Apparel design
- Garment construction
- Textiles
- Illustration and pattern making
- With quality standards and digital tools. Seniors complete a 120-hour internship
- And students help produce the annual fashion show. A full semester of study in Florence
- Italy
- Is offered along with shorter study abroad courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent)
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- ITEP 3.4) or MVCC online placement test
- Financial sponsor form with bank statement for one year
- Immunization records. Selective health programmes add GPA
- Prerequisite and test requirements on their own pages.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- TOEFL PBT 500
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Health Records.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline. Complete the free online MVCC application and pay the 250 USD enrollment processing fee (applied to tuition). Submit the official high school transcript and graduation certificate (with translation if needed)
- Passport copy
- Financial sponsor form with a bank statement covering one year
- MMR immunization records. Show English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5 or iTEP 4) or take the online English and maths placement tests. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $9,250 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Utica Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art |
| Department | Fashion Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 65,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Scholarships
Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $9,250 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,950 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500.
Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

