While applications for admission are accepted all year, Graduate Assistantship (GA) applications are only accepted once a year. Financial aid and admission are separate processes, and one must first be admitted before being considered for Graduate Assistantship (GA). Applications for graduate assistantships must be received before the deadline. If you are awarded an assistantship, you will be notified by mid-late April.
The following steps must be taken to participate in the optional internship program:
A student must obtain an internship offer from a company, an institution, an organization, or a governmental agency before enrolling in the Internship course. It is essential that the student's work be related to and complementary to his or her formal education. An internship offer letter should include several important details about the position, including:
“I want to stress how important it is to put yourself out there,” said India Williams. “I'm so grateful that I pushed through my insecurities and showed up for myself.” School of Fashion senior B.F.A. design student, India Williams, has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Gucci Changemakers Scholarship. One of twelve recipients, Williams received a $20,000 scholarship to pursue her degree, in addition to mentorship and virtual internship opportunities through Gucci America. Since its conception in 2019, Gucci Changemakers has given over 70 students the opportunity to pursue degree...
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