FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the fashion, digital arts, interior design, and entertainment industries. We offer two-year Associate of Arts Degrees, Associate of Arts Professional Designation and Advanced Study Degree Programs, and a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management.

Many of our instructors are active professionals in their fields, bringing their expertise and daily exposure in the industry back into the classrooms and labs for the benefit of our students.

FIDM is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education, and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the most prestigious accreditation for art and design colleges.

Close to 30 dedicated counselors work full-time in the Career Center helping students and alumni throughout their entire industry careers find internships and jobs, free of charge. There are 1,500 unique job postings per month on the career website.

There are currently over 7,500 students studying at FIDM, and over 47,000 alumni pursuing their dreams.