Interested in a textile and apparel degree?
The apparel and textiles program emphasizes creativity and experimentation that mingles design with art. Students combine fine art, couture and technical design to create original garments that reflect an understanding of global issues such as sustainability and cultural dress.
The core of the textile and apparel program emphasizes aesthetics and creativity, two-and three-dimensional apparel and textile design skills, design technologies, the historical and cultural aspects of dress and textiles, sustainable design, and the role of apparel and textiles in a global context.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates with a textile and apparel degree pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of fashion, art, design and technology.
Alumni work at:
Alice + Olivia
Glamhouse
Toyota Motor
JLM Couture
Teen Vogue
Kohl's
Fashion Institute of Technology
White House + Black Market
Scott Group Custom Carpets
Marchesa
Puma
Alumni work as:
Merchandising planning coordinators
Menswear designers
Accessories assistants
Assistant designers
Public relations assistants
Stylist and studio coordinators
Buying assistants
Events coordinators
Product development and design coordinators
Fabric lab assistants
Soft trim engineers
January 2025
College of Arts and Letters
426 Auditorium Road, Room 150,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
