Graduate Pathway in Fashion Merchandising
An INTO Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Fashion Design and Merchandising will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.
Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.
Join us on campus or start online and join us as soon as you can
This September, our flexible study options will keep you on track for university success – whether you start on campus or online at home.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, Password 7, or Duolingo 105. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 August 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$15,419 |
| 4 January 2021 | 7 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$15,419 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 95. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 August 2020 | 7 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$26,790 |
| 4 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$26,790 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, Password 7, or Duolingo 105. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 9 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2022 | 6 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 95. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 9 August 2021 | 6 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, Password 7, or Duolingo 105. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 5 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 95. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 5 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, Password 7, or Duolingo 105. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 August 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$15,419 |
| 4 January 2021 | 7 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$15,419 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 95. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 10 August 2020 | 7 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$26,790 |
| 4 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$26,790 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, Password 7, or Duolingo 105. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 9 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2022 | 6 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 95. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 9 August 2021 | 6 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176, Password 7, or Duolingo 105. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 5 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, or Duolingo 95. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion merchandising may be required to take up to 5 prerequisites to complete the program of study. |
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 5 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
12-15 hours per week |