Life At FIT
An unconventional college located in an extraordinary city, FIT offers an experience you won’t get anywhere else. On campus and off, there’s always something unexpected to discover, someone interesting to meet, some new idea to explore. So come to FIT and find your voice, find your people, and make your mark. It’s a perfect setting to live, learn, play, and grow.
Live It Up
Live, Eat, and Sleep FIT
With four residence halls housing over 2,200 students, varied options to suit your lifestyle, and flexible meal plans, living on campus can be a great choice.
Find What You Love
Take your pick from more than 60 student clubs. Volunteer. Join a team. Find new friends, develop new skills, and make a difference—on and off campus.
It’s Not Just FIT. It’s Tradition.
We’re always rethinking the status quo. But some things should never change—like Family Weekend and Wellness Week. We love them and we think you will too.
Make it here. Make it anywhere. The history. The diversity. Uncommon ideas and unlimited opportunities. There’s no other place like it. At FIT, you’ll join a community of creative thinkers and doers who are making it here — and all around the globe.
Our StudentsAll You Need to Succeed
You’re fully supported as a student—as a whole person—from the moment you set foot on the FIT campus. Find out what to expect when you arrive.
Our Campus
On an entire city block in Manhattan’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood, FIT’s campus includes everything you’d expect: academic buildings, residence halls, a dining hall. But there’s so much more: the fashionable Museum at FIT; the Gladys Marcus Library, with special resources for our specialized programs; the Style Shop, run entirely by students; green roofs that support our commitment to sustainability.
Health and Wellness
Your health and safety are our priority. Find out what’s available to you, from medical care to athletics to activities such as yoga and cardio.
Support Services
We’re here to help make your FIT experience as welcoming, caring, and rewarding as possible. Find out about the many kinds of support that are available.
Student Leadership
College is about more than classes. It’s about growing into the person you want to be. FIT offers a wide range of activities where you can develop your leadership skills.
Project Opportunities for Students
Want to hold an event on campus? Do you spot an opportunity to collaborate across academic disciplines? We want to hear about it! See how we might be able to support you.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Find what you need to know related to computer use, drugs and alcohol on campus, nondiscrimination, academic integrity, and more.