High School Precollege Programs

FIT's Precollege Programs give high school students college-level classes on the Fashion Institute of Technology's campus in New York City's Fashion District, taught by FIT professionals. Students choose 10-day classes that explore FIT majors or shorter 4-day workshops, in fields including fashion, advertising, illustration, interior design, photography, and marketing. Classes cover making (such as sewing), design, and business, and students create portfolio pieces. Classes run on Saturdays in the fall and spring and on weekdays in the summer, and some courses are offered remotely through live online sessions. Spring 2027 classes meet on ten Saturdays from February 27 to May 8, and summer 2027 classes meet from July 6 to July 21, three hours a day. A 10-day class costs $550 and a 4-day workshop costs $440, including fees, and scholarships are available.

Open to students from rising 9th graders through newly graduated 12th graders. Enrollment is first come, first served, and no recommendations or portfolio are required. Spring 2027 registration runs December 2, 2026 to February 16, 2027, and summer 2027 registration runs February 4 to June 10, 2027.