This document is for SPRING 2013 ADMITS ONLY
WELCOME
ALL INCOMING
STUDENTS !!!!!
Who We Are…
 Robin Sackin…Chairperson
E-mail: Robin_Sackin@fitnyc.edu
 Naomi Gross…Assistant Chair / AAS Deg.
 Co-advisor Nat’l Retail Federation Student
Assn
E-mail: Naomi_Gross@fitnyc.edu
 Mark Higden…Assistant Chair / AAS Deg.
E-mail: Mark_Higden@fitnyc.edu
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Nancy Ostroff…Assistant Chair / BS Deg.
E-mail: Nancy_Ostroff@fitnyc.edu
Where We Are…
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The FMM Office is located:
Business & Liberal Arts Building
3rd Floor
Room B-320
Phone: 212-217-4800
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See our receptionist at the front desk to make an
appointment
Who We Are…
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Vincenzo Gatto…Advisor International Programs
E-mail: j_gatto@fitnyc.edu
Registrar for FMM One Year students:
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Ellyn Halpern
Location: C-158
Phone: 212-217-3820
E-mail: registrar_c158@fitnyc.edu
FMM Admissions:
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Location: Feldman Center
 Admissions issues only: not course advisement
Introduction to the DARS
Audit
The DARS Audit:
 Provides credit requirements
 Lists Liberal Arts & PE
 Lists required courses
 Lists choices of Major Area Electives, Related Area
Electives
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SAVE THIS DOCUMENT!
Use it to track your progress
Bring it with you to all group or individual advisement
sessions
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http://www.fitnyc.edu/dars
Introduction to the DARS
Audit
Your Name and @
number will appear here
Status Codes
Introduction to the DARS
Audit
GPA Info
Introduction to the DARS Audit
Lib Arts / PE
Example 1
Lib Arts / PE
Example 2
Completing outstanding MA (math) and EN 121 (English Composition)
requirements before admission into the BS degree program are
mandatory!
Introduction to the DARS
Audit
Semester 1
Semester 2
Courses in “Excess”
Academic Advisement
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One Year students are not assigned to a
specific academic advisor. You are encouraged
to set up an appointment to meet with a
chair/asst chair to review your DARS.
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Always bring your Degree Audit (DARS) with
you. This is your guide from semester to
semester.
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You MUST complete any outstanding MA (math)
requirement and EN 121 (English Composition)
before you can be admitted into the BS degree
program.
Academic Advisement
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One-on-one advisement is available with an
FMM advisor during the day or during
evening hours.
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Always bring your degree audit (DARS) with
you to any and all advisement sessions!
If you plan to apply to the Bachelor’s Degree Program,
you must also complete the following pre-requisites:
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MG153: Excel for Business
 This, or the equivalent, must be completed prior to taking
Information Systems Case Analysis (MG 306)
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SS141: Macroeconomics
 This must be completed prior to taking Microeconomics (SS
242)
MA222: Statistics
 This or the equivalent, must be completed prior to taking
Data Analysis for Business Applications (MA 321)
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Algebra Proficiency:
 This must be provided prior to taking Data Analysis for
Business Applications (MA 321)
What is Common Hour?
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Time out for Club Meetings and Campus Activities see
Student Life in the Dubinsky Student Center, 7th floor.
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Common Hour is every Tuesday & Thursday
between 1 pm and 2 pm
**Club sampling**:
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American Marketing Association
BRAG (Open to all minorities)
Collegiate DECA
Merchandising Society
National Retail Federation Student Association
Internships
Location: Room B202
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Related area elective (choice):
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Taken 2nd semester, summer, or after two semesters, if
studying with an F-1 visa.
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Builds networking and focus on career goals
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Must be planned semester before scheduling-attend
mandatory meetings. Check the Internship website for
details: http://www.fitnyc.edu/3585.asp
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Second semester Max. credit load recommendation: 17
Credits including internship…try to increase first semester
credit load.
Grades
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Students MUST maintain a 2.0 GPA
Falling below 2.0 puts students on Probationary Warning
and can lead to dismissal
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Students have up to 6 weeks to withdraw from a class--tuition penalties may apply; follow appropriate guidelines to
withdraw officially from classes…notify your professor
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Grades of “Incomplete” are calculated as an “F” until
completed….make up exams offered the following
semester: Fee $25. If the make-up exam is not taken the
following semester the “IN” grade becomes a permanent
“F” grade and the course will need to be repeated.
Graduation Requirements
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FIT’s graduation ceremony is held in May
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Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to receive a
degree
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Students must complete a minimum or 33.5 credits in
residence at FIT
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All FMM / FIT requirements must be met (1 major elective &
one related area elective)….no exceptions
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The “Request to Graduate” form must be completed ($30
bursar fee); this form is available online. This MUST be filed
before access to the BS application is granted.
Applying to Bachelor’s Program
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Applications are available online. You must reapply if interested.
(There is a fee but no essay is required)
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Applications should be filed by the end of spring
semester but no later than October 1, 2013 for
Spring 2014.
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Concentration Options
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Buying
Planning
• Inventory
Management
• Fashion
Planning and
Allocation
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Product
Development
• Computer
Aided
Product
Development
• Web PDM
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Fashion
Management
• Workshop in
Apparel
Merchandising
• Sales
Management
Study Abroad:
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International Courses & Semester Abroad
**Minimum GPA 3.0 and faculty approval
**Attend orientation meetings in fall semester
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5th & 6th Semester in Florence (BS Program)
Westminster University Program
Other programs in: France, England, China, and Australia
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Summer courses abroad: FM226 International Buying &
Marketing, FM 491 London Internship
International Programs Office: B119
 Web site: http://www.fitnyc.edu/3253.asp
 FMM International Programs: Prof. Gatto B320
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Important Information
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The FMM Office: B320
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FMM phone number: 212-217-4800
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FMM faculty are available for academic advisement. Call or
stop into B320 to schedule
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DARS (Degree Audits) are available! Print a copy and review
it often!
Have a
WONDERFUL
semester!