As one of New York City’s premier public institutions and a part of the State University of New York, FIT is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. We’re known for our rigorous, creative, and dynamic academic programs; experiential learning opportunities; academic and industry partnerships; and commitment to research, innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurship.FIT's mission is to prepare students for excellence and leadership in the creative industries. We encourage students, faculty, and industry partners to cross geographic and professional boundaries. Through independent thinking, collaboration, and an unconventional perspective, we strive to develop design and strategic business solutions that will upend the status quo, create opportunity, and have a lasting and sustainable global impact.

Intensive English Language (IEL) at FIT consists of high-quality full-time instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) during the fall or spring semester. IEL at FIT students will:

learn from faculty members who have earned a Masters degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or Applied Linguistics

increase their English proficiency

gain insight to American culture

get career guidance about fashion and related business services

learn to communicate in global work environments

benefit from a program that offers a level of English complementary to pursuing college-level studies in the United States

benefit from exercises in English suitable for taking the iBT TOEFL exam

IEL at FIT is sponsored by the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences in association with the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS). IEL at FIT capitalizes on the cutting-edge reputation of CCPS for fashion-related career education and training.

Class schedule

Mon-Wed

9:00am-1:00pm Listening& Speaking

2:15pm-4:15pm TOEFL Preparation

Tue-Thu

9:00am-1:00pm Reading,Writing,& Grammar

2:15pm-4:15pm English for the Fashion Industry

Fri

Occasional Field Trips

ALUMNI HALL

210 West 27th Street

Alumni Hall is an air conditioned, eighteen-story, co-educational residential building.The first floor of the building houses the Residential Life Office and a student work room facility complete with vending machines. Floors 2 - 17 each have a laundry room serving the eight suites on that floor.Each suite has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a common dining and kitchen area, and houses four students. Each bedroom measures approximately 14' wide by 8' long.

COED HALL

230 West 27th Street

Coed Hall is an air conditioned, fifteen story, co-educational residential building.The first 10 floors consist of approximately 160 double and triple occupancy rooms, measuring approximately 12' wide by 20' long. Floors 11 - 15 consist of double and quad occupancy suites. The suites have private bathrooms and kitchens, while the traditional style, double and triple occupancy rooms share common facilities with their floor mates.The basement holds a large laundry room, two work/study rooms, a TV/game lounge and a kitchen.

NAGLER HALL

220 West 27th Street

Nagler Hall houses female students in a 10-story traditional residence hall setting.

Floors 2 - 10 each have a community bathroom and a laundry room with a washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Double occupancy rooms have an open wooden room divider that separates the room down the middle. Each room measures approximately 10' wide by 20' long. There are also a very limited number of air conditioned suites; each has a private bathroom and kitchen.

There is a TV lounge/work room and kitchen on the first floor.

Art and Design Gallery

This soaring, light-filled gallery showcases the work of students, faculty, distinguished alumni, and guests, and hosts artists in residence.  Learn about featured exhibitions and projects.

Academic Buildings

FIT’s five academic buildings house the facilities and resources needed for our instructional programs, including classrooms, equipment, labs, studios, and more. Some of these buildings are named for people who were influential in the development of the college.

Rent Space on Campus

Some campus facilities are available for events, including a theater, amphitheater, conference center, and meeting rooms.