Cornell University is an Ivy League university in Ithaca, New York. It teaches fashion design and management in its College of Human Ecology.
At a glance
| College founded | 1925, as the New York State College of Home Economics |
| Location | Ithaca, New York, United States |
| Fashion is taught in | Department of Human Centered Design, College of Human Ecology |
What is it?
Cornell’s College of Human Ecology began in 1925 as a college of home economics and took its current name in 1969.
In the Fashion Design and Management major, students choose between two options. Fashion Design focuses on studio work with form, colour and fabric. Fashion Design Management looks at product development, marketing, sustainability and the business of fashion.
Fashion courses you can study
This is Cornell’s fashion major, with its official name:
Undergraduate
- Fashion Design and Management (BS), with two options: Fashion Design, and Fashion Design Management
How to apply
- You apply with the Common Application and Cornell’s own questions.
- Fashion Design and Management applicants must also send a design supplement through SlideRoom: three short written answers, 3 to 5 examples of creative work, and a résumé.
- For 2027 entry, the deadlines were 1 November 2026 (early decision) and 2 January 2027 (regular decision).
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
- Cornell homepage
- Fashion Design and Management (BS)
- Fashion Design Management supplement
- Wikipedia: Cornell University College of Human Ecology (history and departments)
All facts on this page come from Cornell’s official website, except the college’s history and department name, which come from Wikipedia. Last checked: 9 November 2026.