Pre-College Programs

Jumpstart Your Fashion Career This Summer

Step into New York City’s fashion industry this summer and experience what it’s really like to study fashion at a college level.

Through LIM Fashion Academy’s week-long, non-credit courses, you’ll create portfolio-ready projects, explore career paths across the fashion and retail landscape, and learn directly from industry professionals.

From design to styling to merchandising and branding, you can customize your week by choosing the courses that align with your goals. This is your chance to experience fashion in the fashion capital of the world.

Registration Deadlines:

New York City Courses: May 31, 2026
Virtual Courses: June 22, 2026

Program at a Glance

Dates

Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16

Eligibility

Open to current high school students (grades 9-12). Students must be 14-18 years old by the first day of the program.

Registration

Students may register for multiple courses. All eligible bundle discounts will automatically be applied at checkout.

"Try on" a NYC Fashion Education

An immersive, hands-on experience that lets you explore academics, campus life, and New York City just like an LIM student.

group of fashion students walk in Rockefeller Plaza

Fashion Academy design class students in cotton lab showing off garments

Fashion Academy fashion merchandising class

Professor Klein with Fashion Academy student

Fashion Academy merchandising workshop presentation

Professor Spence teaching Fashion Academy Class

Fashion Academy student group together in FashionOpolis classroom

Fashion Academy styling workshop, student and photographer in photo studio

young woman, shoulder-length dark hair, Yankee ballcap, light-colored hoodie, fashion classroom

Three students in fashion styling classroom, one wears I heart NY shirt

Program Schedule | July 13-16, 2026

You may register for as many courses as your schedule allows.

New York City Courses	Time	Cost
Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing (COURSE FULL)	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	$300
Fashion Design Studio (COURSE FULL)	11:15 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.	$350
Fashion Styling	3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	$325

Virtual Course	Time	Cost
Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing	1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET	$250

Courses

Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing — New York City

Explore how brands go from concept to consumer. Build a digital mood board, analyze influencers, and discover what makes brands pop. Includes an NYC industry field trip.

Dates: July 13-16
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $300

COURSE FULL

Fashion Design Studio — New York City

Learn basic sewing and garment construction—no experience needed. Work inside LIM’s Sewing Studio and create an original fashion item from start to finish. Includes fabric shopping.

Dates: July 13-16
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $350
Extras: 30-minute break + lunch provided Mon and Thur

COURSE FULL

Fashion Styling — New York City

Go behind the scenes of a real styling job. You’ll plan a mini-campaign, pull looks, and style a full photoshoot with a pro photographer, hairstylist, and makeup artist. Industry field trip may be included.

Dates: July 13-16
Time: 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $325

Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing — Virtual

Similar to the in-person course but adapted for online learners. Create a digital mood board and explore influencer marketing and brand strategy.

Dates: July 13-16
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $250

Bundle & Save

• 2 courses → $50 off
• 3 courses → $75 off

Build Your Week

Refund Policy

• Withdraw at least 1 week before start → 100% refund minus $25 fee
• Withdraw less than 1 week before → 50% refund minus $25 fee
• After classes begin → No refunds
• If LIM cancels a course → 100% refund