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Jun 07, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Fashion Design and Merchandising, BS
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Admissions: Freshmen = Open / Transfer = Min. Criteria
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (64 in core & major + 56 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Diversification Arts (DA)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the Fashion Design and Merchandising program.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- Good academic standing
CTAHR Required Set of Interrelated Courses
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Admission: Open
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 38-39
- Min. exit GPA: 2.0 in the major
Fashion Design and Merchandising Core Courses (26 credits)
Fashion Design and Merchandising Support Courses (Student selects 4 courses minimum: one each from A, B, and C; and one course from any category) (12-13 credits)
Support Courses (A) Product Development
Support Courses (B) Fashion/Retail Business
Support Courses (C) Additional Fashion Courses
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
- FDM 221 - Textiles I Credits: 3 (DP)
- DH or DL Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Spring
- DB Credits: 3
- DY Credit: 1
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 2
Spring
- Support Course 4 Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must incorporate all Focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. Minimum 120 total credits.
Some courses in FDM electives may not be upper-division.
Lighter courseload is recommended during the FDM 492 - Internship and Capstone Portfolio semester. |
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