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Atlanta

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The Atlanta study tour offers an immersive exploration of Atlanta’s dynamic fashion ecosystem, blending design innovation and supply chain strategies. Through hands-on experiences and direct engagement with industry professionals, students will gain insight to the region’s unique role in the evolution of fashion, focusing on themes of Southern craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and entrepreneurship. 

Atlanta Program Dates

Program Dates:

  • Summer: May 18, 2026 – June 7, 2026

Entire course meets remotely for the first week; May 18 – May 22, 2026, from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Atlanta Travel:

May 24 (arrive in Atlanta) - Travel day

May 25 – May 29 - Atlanta Study Tour Days

May 31 (depart Atlanta) - Travel day

June 7 – Final deadline for assignment and projects

Atlanta Program Costs

 

 

Summer Semester

Notes

ATLANTA PROGRAM COSTS:

APPLIED TO YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT

Kent State Tuition

Ohio Resident: $1,832.25
Non-Ohio Resident: $3,100.95

 

Based on 3 hours in Summer. Kent Campus 2025-2026 Tuition Guarantee Cohort Rates. Check your Tuition Guarantee Cohort Rate: 

www.kent.edu/tuition

Fashion Study Tour Excursions Fee

$950.00

Balance after School of Fashion Study Away Program Fee Deposit. Total fee is $1,450.00 (before the SOF deposit)

 

 

 

 

ATLANTA PROGRAM COSTS:

OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES

School of Fashion Study Away Program Deposit

$500.00

Out of pocket fee-Deposit due January 15,2026.

Airfare/Travel to Atlanta

(No Group Flight Option)

$250.00

Varies relative to your location and choice of transportation.

Housing

$0.00

Study Tour Fee covers cost of hotel stay during Atlanta travel days.    

Meals

$250.00

Two meals are included through course fee. Varies by personal spending habits.

Living + Personal Expenses

$500.00

Estimated costs for personal shopping, personal travel, and public transportation.

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Ohio Resident: $4,682.25

Non-Ohio Resident: $5,950.95

Estimated total without scholarships and financial aid applied.

The costs listed above are estimates and are not the final costs billed to students.

Atlanta Program Courses

Summer Semester

Fashion Design

 

Fashion Merchandising

FDM 45392 Atlanta Study Tour3 credits FDM 45392 Atlanta Study Tour3 credits
 Total Credits3 credits  Total Credits3 credits
       
 

Housing

 Hotel in Atlanta and shuttle/professional driver to visit industry and other locations in Atlanta are organized by the School of Fashion.

Travel

 Group travel not available. Students fly independently to Atlanta, but can organize with other students to coordinate flights or arrival times. 

Contacts

Lauren Copeland

Lauren Copeland

Associate Professor, School of Fashion

lcopela6@kent.edu
 

Laura McAndrews headshot

 

Laura McAndrews

Associate Professor, School of Fashion

lmcandr2@kent.edu

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