The School of Fashion is part of Kent State University, a university in Kent, Ohio, in the United States.
At a glance
| Founded | 1983 |
| Full name | Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising |
| Part of | Kent State University, College of the Arts |
| Address | 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States |
| Also in | New York City (NYC Studio) |
| Subjects | Fashion design and fashion merchandising |
What is it?
Kent State’s School of Fashion was founded in 1983 and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. Its full name is the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising.
It teaches two main areas: fashion design (making clothes) and fashion merchandising (the business of selling them). It also runs a New York City studio, and the university has a museum, the KSU Museum.
Fashion courses you can study
The school offers undergraduate and graduate programmes in:
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
Exact degree names and options are listed on the school’s “Majors and Degrees” pages.
How to apply
- Apply through Kent State University’s main application page, kent.edu/admissions/apply.
- The School of Fashion has its own admissions overview page with more details.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
All facts on this page come from the official website of Kent State University. Last checked: 1 November 2026.