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EST. 1939 in NEW YORK CITY

ASK ANYONE IN THE FASHION WORLD AND THEY’LL TELL

YOU THE SAME THING: IT’S A BUSINESS. TO BE SURE,

IT’S ABOUT BEAUTY AND STYLE, BUT IT’S ALSO ABOUT

MANAGING PEOPLE, CRUNCHING NUMBERS, PROJECTING

GOALS, AND MEETING DEMANDS. AT LIM COLLEGE,

BUSINESS MEETS FASHION.

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SOURCE NEW PRODUCTS FOR YOUR COMPANY TO MARKET AND ANALYZE THE RESULTING SALES.

BRIONI, NEIMAN MARCUS, HENRI BENDEL, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, MACY’S

33,940 - $146,900

*Salary ranges compiled from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), PayScale (www.payscale.com), and Career Builder (www.careerbuilder.com)

BUYING

MONITOR MARKET TRENDS AND OVERSEEADVERTISING AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES.

TOURNEAU, GUCCI, YVES SAINT LAURENT, VERSACE

40,750 - $124,750

BRANDMANAGEMENT

LOOK FOR BRAND AND PRODUCT LINE EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES AND NEGOTIATE NEW CONTRACTS.

MTV NETWORKS, NICKELODEON, URBAN OUTFITTERS

37, 150 - $105,700

LICENSING

MANAGE THE ACQUISITION AND MOVEMENT OF MERCHANDISE WITHIN YOUR ORGANIZATION.

JUICY COUTURE, KENNETH COLE, JOHN VARVATOS, ISAAC MIZRAHI, TOPSHOP

25,950 - $94,960

MERCHANDISING

LEVERAGE ONLINE PRESENCE AND SOCIAL NETWORKING TO MAXIMIZE SALES AND BRAND AWARENESS.

LIVIDINI & CO., WWD.COM, EMI,TEEN VOGUE

25,860 - $106,320

ONLINESTRATEGY &

SOCIAL MEDIA

BECOME THE LIAISON BETWEEN YOUR COMPANY OR CLIENT AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.

SMALL GIRLS PR, LAFORCE + STEVENS, ROBERT VERDI, INC., BLOOMINGDALE’S

35,850 - $95,850

PUBLICRELATIONS

DEVELOP FLOOR PLANS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL DISPLAYS TO MAXIMIZE SALES.

BERGDORF GOODMAN, CHANEL, MACY’S, NORDSTROM, NEIMAN MARCUS

29,000 - $62,320

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

INTRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS AND MONITOR THEIR PROFITABILITY AND QUALITY.

POLO RALPH LAUREN, COACH USA, KENNETH COLE, TOMMY HILFIGER

47,100 - $122,350

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

CREATE STYLE FOR A PHOTO SHOOT, AS A BRAND CONSULTANT, OR HELPING CELEBRITIES LOOK THEIR BEST.

MTV NETWORKS, JUICY COUTURE, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

18,450 - $96,450

FASHIONSTYLING

PLAN AND EXECUTE MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR YOUR COMPANY OR CLIENTS.

KENNETH COLE, ZAC POSEN, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, JUICY COUTURE

28,400 - $71,450

EVENTPLANNING

RUN YOUR OWN COMPANY, OR MANAGE OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION AT SOMEONE ELSE’S.

NAUTICA, MARCBY MARC JACOBS, ANTHROPOLOGIE, BED BATH & BEYOND

24,750 - $64,100

STOREMANAGEMENT /

OWNERSHIP

RESEARCH EMERGING TRENDS, COORDINATE SHOOTS, AND WRITE ARTICLES TO SHARE INSIGHT INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY.

ITALIAN VOGUE, MARIE CLAIRE, ESSENCE, SEVENTEEN

21,150 - $72,260

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FASHION, BUT THIS INDUSTRY DOESN'T BEGIN AND END

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INTERNS FROM LIM COLLEGE

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n fact, it’s absolutely enormous. More than 25 million people are employed by the production and sale of clothing and

textiles worldwide. The global fashion industry represents 2% of the value of the entire world economy. In comparison, the pharmaceutical

industry, which supplies all the medicines used by all the people in the world, is just over half that in size. The size and diversity of the industry means that there is a place— and indeed, a demand—for people of diverse talents and abilities at all levels.

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FASHION DESIGN IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST VISIBLE PART OF OUR INDUSTRY, BUT IT’S ONLY THE TIP OF THE FASHION ICEBERG.

THE REAL $1.3 TRILLION STORY LIES BELOW THE SURFACE. TO DISCOVER THE REAL POWER BEHIND THE INDUSTRY, YOU HAVE TO GO DEEPER.

●1 MANAGEMENT. PRODUCT DEVELOPERS, LICENSING MANAGERS, AND STORE OWNERS COMMISSION AND PRODUCE APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR SALE.

●2 MERCHANDISING.BUYERS, RETAIL MANAGERS, SHOWROOM OPERATORS, AND VISUAL MERCHANDISERSMOVE EVERYTHING TO THE RETAIL ARENA.

●3 MARKETING. WITH THE PRODUCT IN RETAIL’S HANDS, PUBLICISTS, EVENT PLANNERS, STYLISTS, AND E-COMMERCE SPECIALISTS SPREAD THE WORD.

●4 MEDIA. SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALISTS, JOURNALISTS, AND ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES ALERT CONSUMERS AND MONITOR TRENDS.

●5 MUCH MORE. BRAND MANAGERS, BLOGGERS, FASHION FORECASTERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND OTHERS OPEN NEW MARKETS, CREATE NEW DELIVERY PATHS, PUSH THE ENVELOPE, AND EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF THE INDUSTRY.

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$1,778,500,000,000(THAT’S ALMOST 1.8 TRILLION U.S. DOLLARS)

CURRENTLYTHE GLOBAL

APPAREL, ACCESSORIES,

AND LUXURY GOODS MARKET

IS WORTHMORE THAN

ALMOST TWO-THIRDS OF THAT VALUATION IS DERIVED

FROM THE PRODUCTION AND MERCHANDISING OF

APPAREL. THIS SEGMENT SPEARHEADS THE OVERALL

GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO

REACH A VALUE OF MORE THAN $2.16 TRILLION BY 2016.

ACCESSORIES (3.2%)

LUGGAGE & LEATHER GOODS (3.9%)

JEWELRY & WATCHES (13.2%)

FOOTWEAR (13.6%)

APPAREL (66.1%)

▲ THE AVERAGE SIZE OF A CLASS AT LIM COLLEGE IS 18 STUDENTS. WE OFFER 50 ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES. FOUR FOREIGN

LANGUAGE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE. ▼ THERE ARE MORE THAN 15,000 PRINT VOLUMES AND 200 PERIODICALS IN THE COLLEGE

LIBRARY, AS WELL AS A SEARCHABLE E-BOOK COLLECTION. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO MORE THAN 40 DATABASES AND 190 JOURNALS.

WHERE BUSINESS MEETS FASHION

The fashion business is always looking for good problem solvers. So how

do you become one? By gaining a “big-picture” perspective. That’s where we come in.

A SOLID FOUNDATION

Your liberal arts courses at LIM College will help you develop the critical-thinking ability, problem-solving skills, and capacity for lifelong learning that employers look for. With classes that range from Cross-Cultural Communications to E-Commerce to Visual Merchandising to Chinese Language and Culture, you’ll build a broad knowledge base that will give you the flexibility to change jobs or even careers down the line or pursue graduate study, if you choose.

COURSE WORK

Expect to work hard. Expect to learn a lot. Expect results. An education at LIM College prepares you for a successful career in the fashion industry and gives you

the tools to be a lifelong learner. Where else are you going to find a combination like that?

A GOOD FIT

All of this learning takes place in an intimate, supportive setting that recognizes and respects the diversity of learning styles. Your classes will be small and your professors accessible. If and when problems arise, solutions are never far behind. LIM College is also noted for the ease with which we integrate transfer students, who make up a significant segment of our population. Many of our students find that, for the first time in their lives, they have arrived at a place where people understand and respect their interests and empower them to do what they dream of doing.

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“If you have a real interest in fashion and want a solid foundation, LIM College will prepare you for any facet of the industry. All five majors are interrelated, and there is enough flexibility built into the curriculum to allow you to find your passion. We prepare students to succeed.”

▲ MARJORIE LEE WOO

AS A PROFESSIONAL

MILLINER WITH HER OWN

BUSINESS, MARJORIE

LEE WOO WEARS

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THEM, ASSOCIATE

CHAIRPERSON OF THE

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

DEPARTMENT.

LEARN STRATEGIC PLANNING, FASHION FORECASTING,

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, VISUAL MERCHANDISING, BRANDING,

VIRAL MARKETING, HOME FASHIONS, MEDIA SELECTION,

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, NETWORKING, LICENSING—WHAT IT TAKES

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY.

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FIVE OF THEM

IN THIS INDUSTRY

SUCCESSSEVERAL PATHS TO

THERE ARE

MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS

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5

NO MATTER WHICH MAJOR

YOU PURSUE (AND MANY

STUDENTS ARE UNDECIDED

WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVE),

OUR CURRICULUM WILL

PREPARE YOU FOR WHAT-

EVER PATH YOU CHOOSE.

WE OFFER DEGREES IN FIVE

MAJORS, EACH STRUCTURED

AROUND CORE COURSES

IN LIBERAL ARTS, BUSINESS,

AND FASHION, AND

SIGNIFICANT PRACTICAL

WORK EXPERIENCE.

FASHION MERCHANDISING (BBA)

Fashion Merchandising can be defined as a broad understanding of the industry that joins design, product development, textiles, manufacturing, and retailing while keeping an eye on the ultimate target—the consumer. Choose a track in Apparel and Accessories, Home Fashions, or Retail, Buying and Planning, and have many career options ahead of you, including fashion forecaster, buyer, event planner, or product developer. We also offer a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) and Associate Degrees (AAS/AOS) in Fashion Merchandising.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BS)

In today’s world, where corporations are multinational and commerce doesn’t

stop for borders, both fashion and business are truly international languages. International Business majors explore fashion’s global markets, economies, politics, and cultures, and go on to careers focusing on the international aspects of buying, licensing, e-commerce, and public relations.

MANAGEMENT (BBA)

The organization and coordination of the activities of a business in order to achieve defined objectives fall under the auspices of Management. Course work focuses on retail and merchandise management, entrepreneurship, and global management, and it prepares graduates for positions as buyers, assortment planners, general managers, store owners, and many more.

MARKETING (BBA)

Marketing is the business function centrally responsible for generating revenue and building relationships and has several applications within fashion or in marketing positions in other dynamic industries. Representative titles include brand manager, licensing specialist, publicist, and event planner.

VISUAL MERCHANDISING (BBA)

An indispensable and integral component of the fashion business, Visual Merchandising is the profession of developing floor plans and three-dimensional displays that can help maximize sales. Our Visual Merchandising graduates go on to become stylists, display designers, showroom directors, and more.

CONCENTRATIONS

Students who choose to complete a concentration in a particular area of expertise will take at least three courses in a prescribed sequence to build their understanding of their chosen focus. Concentrations provide a more enriching academic experience, allowing you to acquire specialized knowledge for a specific career path. We offer concentrations in:

• Cosmetics • Digital Business Strategy • Entrepreneurship • Event Planning • Fashion Communications • Fashion Merchandising • Fashion Publishing • International Marketing • Responsible Business

Practices• Retailing• Styling • Visual Merchandising

ASK THE EXPERTS

Many of our faculty members have extensive professional

experience in the fashion industry, publish regularly, and frequently lecture at conferences around the world. Others are published authors or successful entrepreneurs. Best of all, they’re all here to teach. Consider some of the positions our faculty members hold or have held:

• President, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

• Executive Vice President and General Manager, Revlon

• Editor-in-Chief, SELF Magazine • Fashion Director, MTV Networks• Director of Client and Studio

Services, Henri Bendel

They foster a culture of learning that is rigorous while also being warm and supportive. They are here to educate and to help, serving as advisors and mentors to our students.

“I chose LIM College because of how small and personal it is. I love that I can build relationships with my professors and keep in touch with them so easily.”

SAMANTHA SCOPO, ’14

EAST ISLIP, NEW YORK

FASHION INDUSTRY GUEST SPEAKERS

Throughout the year, lecturers come to our Experiential Education classrooms to share tips about public relations, visual merchandising, buying, product development, marketing, and publishing. Past industry guest speakers include:

• Simon Doonan Creative Director, Barneys

• Maggy Siegel President and Chief Operating Officer, Dylan’s Candy Bar

• Stefano Corradi Director of Visual Merchandising, Valentino Fashion Group

AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF THE REMARKABLE FACULTY

WHO TEACH AT LIM COLLEGE HAVE WORKED OR ARE WORKING

IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY AND KNOW IT THOROUGHLY, FROM

COLLAR TO CUFF.

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“Skills, savvy, and plenty of experience— that’s the LIM College difference. LIM College is situated in one of the most important fashion cities in the world and has strong relationships with many organizations and individuals in the field. The exposure that our students enjoy through these connections is significant.”

▲ CHARLES GOLDFINE

ADJUNCT FACULTY

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MANAGEMENT, AND

FINANCE DEPARTMENT;

FORMER BUYER FOR

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A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Experiential Education and Career Management will help you find and secure internships that will give you the real-world experience you’ll need to begin and succeed in your career. Over time, these required internships and other industry opportunities will help you test a variety of career paths in fields such as brand management, buying, marketing, visual merchandising, display design, promotions, online marketing, licensing, and public relations. This integration of classroom learning and hands-on experience is invaluable as you prepare to enter the working world.

Companies where our students have completed internships include:

• Christian Louboutin• Diane von Furstenberg• Hearst Publications• Prada• Valentino

Your final industry experience takes place during your senior year and builds upon your previous experiences. The highlight is the Senior Co-op, a semester-long internship that can be completed anywhere in the world. It’s accompanied by a weekly capstone course in which you will complete a final project with a team of fellow students.

Companies where our students have completed Senior Co-ops include:

• Bergdorf Goodman• Louis Vuitton• Michael Kors• MTV Networks• Seventeen Magazine• Universal Music Group

“I was the assistant to the Director of Marketing, and because it was such a small office, I was exposed to everything. I got to know everyone in the hotel and worked side by side with celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg and André Leon Talley.”

RACHEL ROTHFELD

SENIOR CO-OP INTERNSHIP: THE SHOPS

AT THE PLAZA, THE PLAZA HOTEL

ON INTERNSHIPS

“The networking is amazing. My internships with two of fashion’s top brands taught me a lot about public relations and communications. I’ve used those skills to write a blog for LIM College that has focused on the concerns of international students and life in amazing New York City. It’s been a truly great experience working on this.”

▲ AARON KU

HOMETOWN: Hong Kong

MAJOR: Marketing

INTERNSHIPS: Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg

FAVORITE NYC PLACE

TO BE: Fishs Eddy and the corner of 43rd Street and Tudor City Place

WOULDN’T LEAVE HOME

WITHOUT: My collections of bracelets and necklaces

CAREER GOAL: Fashion public relations

BEST THING ABOUT

LIM COLLEGE: The student diversity and the unlimited opportunities

We’ll immerse you in the business of fashion right from the start. Course work and internships are

designed to complement each other and build a solid foundation for your career. You’ll have three required internships, including one for a full semester during your final year. Chanel or Michael Kors? Saks or Bergdorf Goodman? Madison Square Garden or MTV? We’ve had interns there. And just imagine the résumé you’ll graduate with.

INTERNSHIPS AND SO MUCH MORE Immediate immersion into the fashion industry is a hallmark of the LIM College experience. Your initial introduction to fashion is meant to be a period of industry exploration. Through classes, field trips, and guest lectures, you’ll learn about the fashion world and discover a wide range of career options.

Your education won’t be limited to classwork, though. The LIM College Department of

INTERN AT PLACES SUCH AS ALEXANDER WANG, BARNEYS NEW

YORK, CALVIN KLEIN, CHANEL USA, COSMOPOLITAN, DONNA KARAN,

GUCCI, HENRI BENDEL, MTV NETWORKS, PRADA, ROSS STORES,

SAINT LAURENT, AND SALVATORE FERRAGAMO. Selection of 2013–14 Internship Sites

THIS IS THE VERY HEART OF THE GLOBAL FASHION

INDUSTRY—WHERE FASHION AND FINANCE, CULTURE AND

CURRENCY MEET TO CREATE A UNIQUELY DYNAMIC URBAN

ENVIRONMENT. AT LIM COLLEGE, YOU’RE RIGHT IN THE

CENTER OF IT ALL.

IT’S UP

THIS IS THE VERY HEART OF THE GLOBAL FASHION

INDUSTRY—WHERE FASHION AND FINANCE, CULTURE AND

CURRENCY MEET TO CREATE A UNIQUELY DYNAMIC URBAN

ENVIRONMENT. AT LIM COLLEGE, YOU’RE RIGHT IN THE

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New York City is a giant metropolis, but for our students, LIM College often feels like a small town. Even with a population of more than eight million people, New York City is consistently ranked among the top ten safest large cities in America by Forbes. LIM College reflects the best qualities of the city: diverse, accepting, challenging, and overflowing with opportunities. Let the city be your classroom. Find inspiration in restaurants, parks, museums, theaters, street corners, subways, rooftops, and, of course, all the stores and showrooms surrounding you. This is our campus—in the cultural and financial epicenter of the world. This is New York City.

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“It gave me a real sense of accomplishment to get the internship, do a good job at it, and maintain some amazing contacts I made while I was there.”

“Everyone wants to work for Marc. The atmosphere is fun and laid back. It is also in the middle of SoHo, the most popular area downtown.”

“I graduated with job offers from three respected companies in the fashion business. I would not have had these opportunities without the support and guidance I received at LIM.”

TERESA CASTALDO, ‘13MEDIA OPERATIONS COORDINATORLORD & TAYLOR

“Living in Manhattan is awesome! I feel like I’m becoming a real New Yorker. Classes are right around the corner from Fifth Avenue, and the residence hall is beautiful.”

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ALEXANDER WANG

BARNEYS NEW YORK

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

CENTRAL PARK

CENTRAL PARK ZOOONE WORLD TRADE CENTER

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

MUSEUM MILE - THE GUGGENHEIM, THE MET & MORE

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BRYANT PARK

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CHELSEA PIERS

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

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LIM COLLEGE CAMPUS

INTERNSHIPS

FIELD TRIPS

EMPLOYMENT

NEW YORK CITY

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WITH MORE THAN 13,200

CABS, 5,700 BUSES, AND

842 MILES OF SUBWAY

TRACK, OUR CITY’S

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BEST FRIEND.

LOADED

WITH FARES FROM A

SINGLE RIDE ($2.50) UP

TO 30 DAYS OF

UNLIMITED RIDES ($112),

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ROUTES.

SUBWAY.

THOUGH THE

SUBWAY

LINES RUN THE LENGTH

OF MANHATTAN AND

EXTEND FAR INTO THE

OTHER BOROUGHS

(WITH THE EXCEPTION

OF STATEN ISLAND), THE

4, 5, AND 6 TRAINS (THE

GREEN LINE) ARE OF

GREATEST USE TO OUR

STUDENTS. THE 96TH

STREET STATION IS A

SHORT WALK FROM THE

RESIDENCE HALL, AND

THE 51ST AND 42ND

STREET STATIONS

PROVIDE EASY ACCESS

TO OUR OTHER

BUILDINGS. UPTOWN

TRAINS ARE HEADED

NORTH (FURTHER UP

THE ISLAND TO HIGHER

STREET NUMBERS), AND

DOWNTOWN TRAINS ARE

GOING SOUTH (TO

LOWER STREET

NUMBERS). RESIDENCE

HALL TO TOWNHOUSE:

25 MIN.

BUSES. BUSES ARE AN

EXCELLENT OPTION

WHEN TRAVELLING

CROSSTOWN (IN AN

EAST-WEST DIRECTION),

WHEN YOU NEED TO GET

TO AREAS FAR FROM

SUBWAY STOPS

(PARTICULARLY ON THE

FAR EAST OR FAR WEST

SIDES OF MANHATTAN),

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DOING A LITTLE

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COMMUTE. RESIDENCE

HALL TO TOWNHOUSE:

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CABS. GENERALLY

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OTHER MODES OF

TRANSPORTATION, CABS

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OF THE ESSENCE, WHEN

A GROUP OF FOUR OR

MORE ARE TRAVELLING

TOGETHER, OR WHEN

TRAVELLING TO A

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WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY

900 5,000FASHIONCOMPANYCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS5BOROUGHS ( ) ARE HOME TOTHE

FASHIONSHOWROOMS& STUDIOSMILLION8.4 TOTAL RESIDENTS 75

MAJORFASHION TRADE SHOWS &MARKET WEEKS

THE TOWNHOUSE. CONSTRUCTED IN 1871, THE TOWNHOUSE WAS

ADDED TO OUR CAMPUS IN 1964 BY LIM COLLEGE’S SECOND

PRESIDENT, ADRIAN MARCUSE. WITHIN ITS SIX-STORY FAÇADE LIE

CLASSROOMS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, FASHIONOPOLIS, AND

THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. IN 2011, THE TOWNHOUSE WAS

OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED A NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK. IT

REMAINS LIM COLLEGE’S MOST ICONIC AND IDENTIFYING EDIFICE.

STUDENT HOUSING. OUR 1760 RESIDENCE HALL

OFFERS SAFE, SECURE HOUSING WITH 24/7 FRONT

DESK PERSONNEL AND IN-RESIDENCE STAFF. THE FULLY

FURNISHED DOUBLE AND TRIPLE ROOMS INCLUDE:

• PRIVATE BATHROOM

• FLAT-SCREEN TV WITH DIGITAL CABLE

• REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER

• MICROWAVE

• LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE PHONE SERVICE

• HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

1760 RESIDENCE HALL1760 THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN 97TH AND 98TH STREETS

FIFTH AVENUE545 FIFTH AVENUE (ENTER ON EAST 45TH STREET BETWEEN FIFTH AND MADISON AVENUES)

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THE HUDSON RIVER

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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. OUR CITY IS DIVIDED INTO DOZENS OF SMALLER NEIGHBORHOODS ONCE DEFINED BY ETHNICITY (CHINATOWN, LITTLE ITALY), TRADE (THE MEATPACKING DISTRICT, THE THEATER DISTRICT), OR GEOGRAPHY (TRIBECA, NOHO, SOHO). THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE SURVIVED INTO THE MODERN DAY, BUT WITH THEIR OWN DISTINCT AND EVOLVED CULTURAL PERSONALITIES. TRIBECA, SOHO, AND GREENWICH VILLAGE ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR VIBRANT MUSIC, ARTS, AND FASHION SCENES. THE GARMENT DISTRICT IS THE HISTORICAL HOME OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY. FOR A TASTE OF COLORFUL NEIGHBORHOODS OUTSIDE OF MANHATTAN, CHECK OUT HOBOKEN (NEW JERSEY), WILLIAMSBURG (BROOKLYN), AND LONG ISLAND CITY (QUEENS).

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?

When you enter LIM College, you’re entering a college dedicated

solely to the business of fashion. Sure, other colleges and universities allow students to explore fashion merchandising and marketing, but LIM College focuses exclusively on preparing you for a career in these fields. Through your internships and Senior Co-op, on-campus events that feature fashion leaders, and the industry opportunities only New York City can provide, you’ll begin the networking that is at the heart of this people-oriented industry. You’ll graduate not only with a degree but also a résumé.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

Both on and off campus, you’ll meet and work with major players in the fashion industry. They have the skills, the knowledge, and the hands-on experience to succeed in this demanding, fast-paced industry. You’ll have opportunities to work at fashion shows all over town, but nothing tops LIM College’s own Fashion Show. Our students mastermind this annual

extravaganza down to the last pin, making connections and memories at the same time.

IN THE MIX

As an LIM student, you will be part of the industry from the get-go, choosing from an exciting range of part-time internships and volunteer opportunities. The most popular is Fashion Week, an annual extravaganza of fashion shows that attracts thousands of buyers, retailers, and members of the national and international press. LIM students work behind the scenes—setting up shows, dressing models, and seating guests for top designers who have, in the past, included Kenneth Cole, Zac Posen, Perry Ellis, Band of Outsiders, and Yigal Azrouël. You may also get the call to help out with Market Weeks, trunk shows, and other special events.

ON REPUTATION

“Our experience with our interns from LIM College has been wonderful. The students who have worked for us are well prepared and eager to learn and develop their skills in the workplace.”

▲ MELANIE RUDIN

DIRECTOR OF

MARKETING AND SALES

PROMOTION, TOURNEAU

FASHION MAY SPARKLE ON THE RUNWAY, BUT FOR ALL ITS GLITZ

AND GLAMOUR, IT’S STILL A BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS IS TOUGH,

BUT WE LOVE IT, BECAUSE IT’S CREATIVE, CHALLENGING, AND

REWARDING ON SO MANY LEVELS.

▲ MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE EACH YEAR IN THE ANNUAL LIM COLLEGE FASHION SHOW. THE SHOW IS PLANNED

OUT OVER THE COURSE OF NINE MONTHS, AND MORE THAN 1,000 GUESTS ATTEND. STUDENTS TAKE NUMEROUS FIELD TRIPS TO

FASHION-RELATED SITES, AND DOZENS OF GUEST SPEAKERS FROM THE FASHION INDUSTRY VISIT THE CAMPUS EACH YEAR. ▼

New York City is a giant metropolis, but for our students, LIM College often feels like a small town. Even with a population of more than eight million people, New York City is consistently ranked among the top ten safest large cities in America by Forbes. LIM College reflects the best qualities of the city: diverse, accepting, challenging, and overflowing with opportunities. Let the city be your classroom. Find inspiration in restaurants, parks, museums, theaters, street corners, subways, rooftops, and, of course, all the stores and showrooms surrounding you. This is our campus—in the cultural and financial epicenter of the world. This is New York City.

TO YOU

DREAM JOBS

At LIM College, your focus for all four years will be on your career. By the

time you graduate, you’ll boast a very full résumé that reflects your extensive experience. Networking will come naturally to you, and you’ll have faculty members and alumni in your corner to help. The result of this career focus is clear: Our students are prepared to enter the working world.

“My professors always stressed professionalism and the importance of understanding the building blocks of the business world.”

LAUREN DEATHERAGE, ‘03

TREND FORECASTER

COTTON INCORPORATED

“I graduated with job offers from three respected companies in the fashion business. I would not have had these opportunities without the support and guidance I received at LIM College.”

TERESA CASTALDO, ’13

MEDIA OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

LORD & TAYLOR

ALUMNI NETWORK

LIM College is noted for the quality of its graduates. They run companies and own boutiques, style stars and forecast fashion. Our alumni hold positions of influence in all sectors of the fashion business, and they come back to campus regularly as guest speakers and mentors.

BECOME A BUYER, MARKET ANALYST, DISPLAY

DESIGNER, EDITOR, FASHION DIRECTOR, STYLIST,

EVENT PLANNER, MEDIA PLANNER, HOME

FASHIONS PRODUCT DEVELOPER, ADVERTISING

MANAGER, FASHION SHOW PRODUCER, OR

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR.

ON EXPERIENCE

“I’ve discovered my talents here. As a freshman, I joined the Fashion Show Production Club and was voted to be Director of the annual fashion show. It’s a show that over 1,000 people attend. It was an incredible experience, and it motivated me to start my own promotion company, Sequins and Soul Productions.”

▲ JUSTIN WACHMAN

HOMETOWN: Cherry Hill, NJ

MAJOR: Visual Merchandising

INTERNSHIPS: Bravo TV, Levi Strauss, Celebrity Stylist Derek Warburton

WOULDN’T LEAVE HOME

WITHOUT: My MetroCard

MOST TREASURED

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING:

My Louboutin high tops

CAREER GOAL: To own my own company

BEST THING ABOUT

LIM COLLEGE: Combining study with real-world experiences

▲ THE CLASS OF 2013 BOASTED AN EMPLOYMENT RATE OF 87% WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION. ▼ 41% RECEIVED A JOB OFFER

AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THEIR SENIOR CO-OP. 97% OF OUR GRADUATES FOUND FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, OR FREELANCE EMPLOYMENT

IN THE TRI-STATE AREA.

BRIAN PEREZ, ’07 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL WITH DESIGNER KENNETH COLE

▲

75.4% APPAREL / ACCESSORIES / BEAUTY / COSMETICS

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6.3% HOSPITALITY / EVENT PLANNING / ENTERTAINMENT

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WHERE THEY WORK—CLASS OF 2013 EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

87 %

LAUREN DEATHERAGE, ’03 TREND FORECASTER COTTON INCORPORATED

▲

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CROSS-CULTURAL ANALYSIS

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY MADRID

STUDY ABROAD

Approximately 100 students participate in our study-abroad programs each year. Our semester-long experiences include programs at the University of Westminster in London, the London College of Fashion, the Paris School of Business, Suffolk University Madrid, the American University of Rome, and Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. We also offer two-week summer programs to China, Mod’ Art International in Paris, and our January Cross-Cultural Analysis field trip to cities across Europe.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Our Bachelor of Science degree program in International Business will introduce you to a wide range of global markets, political systems, cultures, languages, and customs.

Graduates can pursue careers in supply chain management, import/export compliance, buying, merchandising, sales and marketing, licensing, public relations, and foreign trade.*

“Our new BS in International Business was developed specifically to address the growing global economy and the internationalization of the fashion industry. It will prepare students for leadership roles in diverse companies in multinational markets, where career opportunities are robust and continuing to expand.”

ELIZABETH S. MARCUSE

PRESIDENT, LIM COLLEGE❚ ❚ LISTED ABOVE ARE THE TOP TEN BRICK-AND-MORTAR AND ONLINE APPAREL RETAILERS. EACH CORPORATION IS LISTED WITH ITS COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND SALES IN BILLIONS. ALL SALES ARE LISTED IN U.S. DOLLARS.

● ● THE CITY AND COUNTRY OF EACH CORPORATION’S HEADQUARTERS ARE CALLED OUT ON THE ABOVE MAPS. THE NUMBER IN EACH DOT REPRESENTS THE CORPORATION’S GLOBAL SALES RANK, AND THE SIZE OF THE DOT IS PROPORTIONATE TO ITS SALES. THE BIGGER THE DOT, THE MORE IT SOLD.

THE BUSINESS OF FASHION PLAYS OUT ON A GLOBAL STAGE, AND

YESTERDAY’S UNDERGROUND TREND CAN HIT THE RUNWAYS

THIS EVENING AND BE IN STORES TOMORROW MORNING. TO

BETTER PREPARE YOU FOR THIS NEW, FASTER, NIMBLE MARKET,

LIM COLLEGE HAS EMBRACED GLOBALISM AND INTEGRATED IT

INTO OUR CURRICULUM AND COMMUNITY.

*Although Walmart is the world’s largest retailer and accounts for 1.5% of the global sales of apparel and accessories, it is classified as a “hypermarket” because of its diverse retail offerings, including also motor oil, fresh produce, and electronics. Thus, it is not included here.

*All International Business students are required to take two foreign language courses as part of the curriculum.

MONEY MATTERS

and your family can contribute. Financial aid is given in the following forms:

• Merit scholarships, which are based on academic merit. Financial need is not a factor.

• Grants, which are need-based and do not have to be repaid, offered by LIM College, the LIM Fashion Education Foundation, the federal government, and state agencies. LIM College offers both tuition and residence grants for those who qualify.

• Loans, which must be repaid.• Work-study, in the form of

part-time on- and off-campus job opportunities.

Eighty-three percent of LIM students receive some form of financial aid. Although the process of applying for financial aid may seem daunting, our financial aid counselors are always here to help you. But do not wait until you are admitted to apply for financial aid—file

the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as close to January 1 as possible and before our priority filing deadline of March 1. You can file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The LIM College federal school code for the FAFSA is 007466. For more information on LIM College, federal, and state-sponsored forms of financial aid, please visit our website at www.limcollege.edu/financialaid.

SCHOLARSHIPS

LIM College offers a variety of scholarships that are both need-based and non-need-based, ranging from $1,000 up to half-tuition per year.

Additional scholarships are also available from the LIM Fashion Education Foundation. For information on the eligibility criteria, amounts, and application procedures for individual scholarships, go to our website at www.limcollege.edu.

HOUSING

Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. Priority for student housing is given to students who maintain full-time matriculation status.

You will receive a Housing Application upon your acceptance to LIM College. For more detailed information and policies on LIM College housing, please refer to our website at www.limcollege.edu.

OFF-CAMPUS MEAL PLAN

While LIM College does not offer a traditional on-campus meal plan, great food can be found almost anywhere in New York. When eating out, use your LIM College off-campus meal plan to pay your tab at a variety of local restaurants. You can also use the card to shop at select local delis, grocery stores, and Good to Go, our on-campus café. Visit www.ocmp.com for more information.

In fact, 87 percent of our 2013 graduates were employed within six months of graduation. Our counselors will work closely

with you and your family to find financing formulas to make this experience possible for you.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2014–2015 academic year is $23,650, and mandatory fees are an additional $575. Tuition does not include housing or books.

Part-time tuition is $785 per credit. Housing is an additional $15,850 annually. In addition to these direct expenses, you should anticipate spending approximately $900 per year for textbooks and other supplies. Visit www.limcollege.edu/financialaid for information on indirect expenses (e.g., transportation, meals, insurance, etc.).

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is meant to bridge the gap between what it costs to attend LIM College and what you

WITH OUR FASHION-CENTRAL LOCATION, DEDICATED AND

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FACULTY, SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC

CURRICULUM, AND PROGRAMS TO GIVE YOU REAL-WORLD,

CAREER-BUILDING EXPERIENCES, YOU WILL REAP THE VALUE

OF YOUR LIM COLLEGE EDUCATION THROUGHOUT YOUR

PROFESSIONAL LIFE.

you to submit supplemental information about yourself, such as a résumé or additional letters of recommendation, to support your application.

We generally look for freshman applicants who have at least a B average, or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and college transfer students with a 2.5 or better. The middle range for Fall 2012 entering students on the Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT was 870–1030. The middle range for the composite ACT score was 19–24. Students who possess a GPA of 3.5 or higher and SAT scores of 1150 (Math and Critical Reading) or an ACT composite of 25 or better will be invited into the Fashion Scholars program on a first-come, first-served based on availability.

Based on submitted materials, some students may be asked to interview, and interviews are also granted at the student’s request. LIM College has a rolling admissions policy, with the exception of our Early Action program. Applicants will receive a decision within four to six weeks after all required documents are submitted.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Applicants for admission must submit the following:

• High School Students. We require SAT or ACT scores, an essay, high school transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.

• College Transfer Students. We require SAT or ACT scores (only for students with 15 or fewer credit hours completed), an essay, high school transcripts, transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits or grades earned), and two letters of recommendation.

• International Students. International applicants must submit all of the above and complete an admissions interview, which can be done in person, by phone, or via Skype. English language proficiency is required through TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores or proof of English proficiency. Transcripts / documentation /

credentials that are not in English must be officially translated word for word and certified or notarized. Applicants must submit both the translation and original documents. Visit www.limcollege.edu/language for details and a complete list of international applicant policies.

EARLY ACTION APPLICANTS

If you are applying as a first-time freshman and LIM College is among your top choices, then Early Action may be right for you. Early Action is nonbinding, and the deadline for submitting all materials is November 15. Early Action applicants are mailed a decision on December 15.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer students represent a sizable and integral segment of the LIM College student population. All courses taken at outside institutions are reviewed on an individual basis for comparison to courses offered at LIM College. We will be happy to provide you with an unofficial credit review at any time and will send a formal evaluation after you are accepted. The maximum number of credits LIM College will accept from a transfer student seeking a bachelor’s degree is 65 (32 credits for the associate degree), and there is a limit to the number of elective and liberal arts credits that are transferable.

Transfer students may apply for certain scholarships, the most popular of which is the LIM College Transfer Grant, awarded to students who transfer into LIM College with an associate degree and a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Transfer students are eligible to apply for LIM College housing, which is open to all levels of students on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information on policies pertaining to transfer students, visit www.limcollege.edu/transfer.

YOU’VE ALWAYS KNOWN THAT YOU WANT

A CAREER IN FASHION, AND WE EDUCATE

PEOPLE IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION.

CLEARLY, WE SHOULD TALK.

COME VISIT

The best way to learn more about LIM College is to visit our campus. Fortunately, we offer many opportunities to do just that. You can attend an Open House program, Information Session, Transfer Service Day, or Junior/Sophomore Visit Day, or you can schedule a private visit. During each type of visit, you will be taken on a student-guided campus tour and given the opportunity to speak with an Admissions Counselor.

All programs are unique and designed to meet your individual needs. Programs are held on weekday mornings, afternoons, and on some Saturdays. If you enjoy one-on-one attention, you may benefit from a private visit. Or if you like to be among potential future classmates, you might prefer an Information Session or Open House. Our Admissions team would be pleased to help you choose the visit that is right for you.

We strongly recommend you make reservations on our website, although you may also call the Admissions Office at (800) 677-1323, ext. 289, during regular business hours to schedule an appointment. Please note: Open House program registrations will open one month prior to each event.

There are many campus events available exclusively for accepted students, including the Mock Class Series, which allows accepted students to visit campus, sit in on a simulation of an LIM College class, and enjoy lunch with

us. Accepted students are also invited back to campus for our annual Fashion Show and Accepted Students Day reception.

ADMISSIONS WEBINAR

If you can’t join us on campus, you can get important information through an Admissions Webinar. Offered throughout the year, they cover all aspects of being a student at LIM College. You’ll also be able to chat with an Admissions team member. Go to www.limcollege.edu/visit to register for upcoming webinars.

EMAIL AN LIM COLLEGE STUDENT

Another great way to get your questions answered is to contact a current LIM College student. Just email your questions to askastudent@limcollege.edu.

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

There is no substitute for coming to campus, but until you can, please take our virtual tour at www.limcollege.edu/#virtualtour. This is a fun way to start to get to know us—and to whet your appetite for learning more.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply to LIM College in one of three ways:

• Apply online at www.limcollege.edu/apply.• Download the application form from www.

limcollege.edu/apply, print it, complete it, and mail it to us.

• Request a paper application from the Admissions Office.

All Applicants: LIM College has a $40 application fee, which may be waived with an SAT application fee waiver or a hardship letter from a school counselor. LIM College uses a holistic application review, and we encourage

NEXT STEPS

FASHION MAY SPARKLE ON THE RUNWAY, BUT FOR

ALL ITS GLITZ AND GLITTER, IT’S STILL A BUSINESS.

THERE ARE PRODUCTS TO MANUFACTURE, COSTS

TO CONTROL, AND EMPLOYEES TO MANAGE. THE

FASHION BUSINESS CAN BE TOUGH, BUT PEOPLE

LOVE IT BECAUSE IT’S CREATIVE, CHALLENGING,

AND REWARDING ON SO MANY LEVELS.

Since 1939, we have welcomed talented students with a mind for business and an eye for fashion. We’ve developed a winning formula for putting people into the fashion business — a solid curriculum in the liberal arts combined with practical and relevant real-world experience. Let us help you become the thinker, the innovator, the artist, and the mogul you’re called to be. You are our greatest asset. Your aspirations are our inspiration. Become a New Yorker. Become a fashion professional. Become what you set out to be. It’s all possible at LIM College.

Office of Admissions 12 East 53rd Street

New York, NY 10022 +1 (212) 752-1530 +1 (800) 677-1323

www.limcollege.edu

YEAR ESTABLISHED

1939

TYPE OF COLLEGE

Private, Coeducational

CAMPUS ENROLLMENT

Approximately 1,500 undergraduates and 130 graduate students.

GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

40 U.S. states and 15 countries are represented in our undergraduate population.

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO & CLASS SIZE

LIM College boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 18 students.

CAMPUS SUMMARY

LIM College is housed in three buildings in the heart of Midtown Manhattan:

▲

THE TOWNHOUSE

12 East 53rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues

▲

MAXWELL HALL

216 East 45th Street between Second and Third Avenues

▲

FIFTH AVENUE

545 Fifth Avenue (enter on East 45th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues)

Approximately 360 LIM College students live in our residence hall on the Upper East Side:

▲

1760 RESIDENCE HALL

1760 Third Avenue between 97th and 98th Streets

STUDY ABROAD

Trips and exchange programs are offered for credit. Locations include Australia, China, England, France, Italy, Spain, and other countries worldwide.

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

High school students can get an up-close view of some of today’s hottest fashion careers by taking a summer or Saturday class at LIM College.

APPLICATION FEE

$40

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Eighty-three percent of LIM College students receive some form of financial aid.

TUITION & FEES

$24,225 USD for 2014–2015.

QUICK CODES

SAT number: 2380 ACT number: 4807 FAFSA number: 007466 FICE number: 7466

CONTACT US

For more information, call +1 (800) 677-1323 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 752-1530 ext. 289, or send us an email at admissions@limcollege.edu.

Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/LIMCollege, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @LIMCollege. View our boards at pinterest.com/limcollege, and watch our videos at youtube.com/lim1939.

Located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College prepares students for exciting careers in every aspect of the business of fashion through a unique combination of strong academics and extensive hands-on experience. We offer undergraduate degrees in Fashion Merchandising

(BBA, BPS, AAS, and AOS), International Business (BS), Management (BBA), Marketing (BBA), and Visual Merchandising (BBA). We also offer flexible and industry-oriented MBA and MPS graduate programs.

LIM College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000. The Commission is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as an accreditor of degree-granting colleges and universities. LIM College’s undergraduate and MBA degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. LIM College has been authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the following degrees: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Studies, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Professional Studies. To learn more about LIM College’s degree programs and the outcomes for our graduates (including on-time program completion rates and median loan debt), please visit www.limcollege.edu/consumerinfo. All information is accurate as of October 2014.

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