NEW YORK. LIM College is in the heart of Manhattan, the fashion capital of the world. As a student here, you’ll have direct access to today’s hottest fashion designers, retailers, ad agencies, and all that New York City has to offer.

LIM COLLEGE IS JUST OFF FIFTH AVENUE — ONE OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD.

STUDENTS AT LIM COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THE FASHION INDUSTRY FIRSTHAND THROUGH INTERNSHIPS, FIELD TRIPS,

NETWORKING, AND MORE. LIM COLLEGE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON THE STUDY OF BUSINESS AND FASHION.

“ LIM is unlike any other college; if you are looking to work in the fashion industry — there is really no other choice.“

KRISTA PELLEGRINO class of 2011hometown: mendham, nj

major: management

internships: assistant sales manager intern at absolute black design; intern/assistant to coo at astrostyle; management intern at tia’s place

best thing about lim college: lim provides students with vast opportunities that most colleges do not. to work in the fashion industry, you need experience, and that’s exactly what lim gives its students.

CLASSES AT LIM COLLEGE DO NOT EXCEED 25 STUDENTS. FOR YOU, THAT MEANS EXCEPTIONAL ACCESS TO PROFESSORS

WHO CARE. FROM MARKETING GURUS TO MERCHANDISING EXPERTS, OUR FACULTY ARE INDUSTRY INSIDERS WITH WISDOM

AND CONNECTIONS. BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS, YOU’LL MEET AND WORK WITH MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY.

LEARN SMART. An LIM College education combines fashion and business courses, a strong liberal arts curriculum, and the hands-on experience you need to succeed.

JUMP RIGHT INAt LIM College you’ll be involved in the dynamic world of fashion right from the start.

Internships can begin in the first year and continue throughout your time at the College, culminating in the semester-long Senior Co-op.

Our extensive list of industry partners—from major retailers to public relations giants—means that you’ll acquire on-the-job experience at some of the world’s most respected fashion-and business-related firms.

In addition to the hands-on skills and industry connections you’ll gain through internships, you’ll receive a top-notch academic education that combines business and the liberal arts.

One of a KindLIM College is the only institution of higher learning in the country that is dedicated to teaching the business of fashion, which includes everything from corporate management to fashion publications to fashion show production. We are also a great place to learn business in general.

Through the prism of fashion, you can develop marketable skills in public relations, e-commerce, forecasting, and more—all of which are applicable in any business today. Because the fashion business is as international as it gets, you will also gain an important perspective in global commerce. You will be well prepared to pursue so many possibilities.

YOUR CAMPUS—THE FASHION CAPITAL OF THE WORLDThe LIM College campus occupies three buildings in midtown Manhattan and includes a state-of-the-art student residence hall on the Upper East Side. But fashion-minded people find ideas and inspiration everywhere in New York City. As an LIM College student, you’ll discover that the city itself is your campus.

GRADUATE WITH A DEGREE . . . AND A RÉSUMÉOne of the main reasons our graduates are successful is the strong link between what happens in the classroom and what you learn through internships and networking with the college’s many industry contacts. By the time you complete your degree, you’ll have at least three real-world work experiences on your résumé—and many students have more.

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCEOur students relish working in the real world, and so experiential education is a key component of our curriculum, starting in the first year. Not many schools can make this claim. Coursework and internships are designed to complement each other and to build your career. In addition to our required programs, LIM College offers many optional opportunities to gain further experience in the industry. Throughout the program, you’ll work closely with an academic advisor and a career advisor as you learn about the industry, explore career options, and chart a path to the career of your dreams.

“ LIM COLLEGE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALITY OF THEIR STUDENTS AND STAFF. MY PEERS BECAME MY INSPIRATION AND I ALWAYS KNEW THERE WAS MORE TO LEARN IN THIS EVER-CHANGING INDUSTRY. CHOOSING TO ATTEND LIM COLLEGE WAS BY FAR THE BEST DECISION I’VE MADE IN MY LIFE, BECAUSE OF THE ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES THAT THE COLLEGE PROVIDES AND THE LIFELONG FRIENDS I HAVE MADE.”

— Maura Walters, Marketing, Alumni 2013

A Sampling of LIM College Industry PartnersAnthropologieBergdorf GoodmanBloomingdale’sCondé NastCotton IncorporatedDonna KaranGucciHenri BendelJohn VarvatosJuicy CoutureKenneth Cole ProductionsMichael KorsMTV NetworksPradaSaint LaurentSaks Fifth AvenueTeen VogueTommy HilfigerToys R UsSonyUrban OutfittersValentino

Fashion Merchandising Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Fashion merchandising is a wide-ranging field that touches upon product design and development, manufacturing, visual merchandising, and corporate retailing—all with a focus on maximizing a product’s appeal to consumers. www.limcollege.edu/bfm

We also offer a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Fashion Merchandising.www.limcollege.edu/bps

Management Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Management is all encompassing and focuses on success and planning for success. As a manager, your job is to strategize where you want to take your organization. The skills of a manager are wide ranging but focus on human interaction, motivation, teamwork, risk taking, learning, leadership, and understanding how to best use your organizational resources to achieve. www.limcollege.edu/bmgmt

Learning without Limits

Academically, LIM College offers you the best of both worlds: a welcoming, small-school community with abundant big-city resources. The average class has about 17 students. And there’s plenty of time for discussion and getting to know your professors. Each of our four undergraduate degree programs gives you the academic foundation, professional knowledge, and practical experience necessary for a successful career in the business of fashion.

Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Marketing in the business of fashion focuses on finding creative ways for customers to engage with brands. Marketing covers such areas as sales, advertising and public relations, and events management, as well as e-commerce, internet, social media, and mobile promotional activities focused on bringing the customer in contact with the brand. www.limcollege.edu/bmktg

Visual Merchandising Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Visual merchandising is the professional display of products in artful, creative ways that make consumers want to buy them. Think about the last jacket or pair of shoes you bought on the spur of the moment. Chances are that a visual merchandiser enhanced that product’s appeal. www.limcollege.edu/bvm

ConcentrationsComplement and enhance your major with one or more of the following concentrations:

• Cosmetics• Digital Business Strategy• Entrepreneurship• Event Planning• Fashion Communications• Fashion Merchandising • Fashion Publishing• International Marketing• Retailing & Merchandise Management• Responsible Business Practices• Styling• Visual Merchandising

Honors ProgramQualified students may be interested in our Fashion Scholars Program, a sequence of honors courses supplemented by lectures, museum visits, cultural activities, special internships, and more. www.limcollege.edu/honorsprogram

Associate DegreesWe also offer associate degrees in Fashion Merchandising—the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and the Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS). Both degrees include internships, field trips, and guest lectures. www.limcollege.edu/AASwww.limcollege.edu/AOS

Fashion Lab for High School Students

You don’t have to wait until you’re in college to begin exploring your passion for fashion.Our Summer Fashion Lab and Saturday Fashion Lab both provide high school students an up-close, hands-on view of the fashion industry. The four week summer fashion lab, held in July and August, and the Saturday Fashion Lab in the fall and spring help fashion-minded high school students explore career options and begin acquiring professional-level knowledge and skills.

Learn more about the Fashion Lab at www.limcollege.edu/summerfashionlab or contact program director Jennifer Bullis

at limfashionlab@limcollege.edu.

AS A VISUAL MERCHANDISING MAJOR IN THE NATION’S ONLY COLLEGE DEVOTED TO THE BUSINESS OF FASHION, I’VE RECEIVED EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, WORKED WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, AND HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE NEW YORK CITY MARKETPLACE.”— Jennifer Drews, Visual Merchandising, Alumni 2010

To learn more about LIM College’s degree programs and the outcomes of our graduates, please visit www.limcollege.edu/consumerinfo.

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A large majority of LIM College students receive some form of financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Counselors in our Office of Student Financial Services will work closely with you and your family to make an LIM College education a realistic option.

To learn more about our scholarship pro-grams or about any aspect of financing your education at LIM College, feel free to contact our Office of Student Financial Services.

Phone: (212) 752-1530 Ext. 389Email: sfs@limcollege.eduOr visit our website: www.limcollege.edu/financialaid

A Valuable EducationCollege is a major investment, one that we take as seriously as you do. The combination of private-college academic excellence and extensive hands-on professional experience you’ll receive here makes LIM College an extremely sound investment.

Visiting LIM CollegeWe’d love for you and your family to visit the LIM College campus. Choose the campus visit option that’s right for you.

OPEN HOUSE Offered on multiple Saturdays in the fall and spring, Open House events include a student-led campus tour and opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and current students.

INFORMATION SESSIONS Offered on weekdays and some Saturdays, sessions include a student-led campus tour and opportunities to speak with an admissions counselor.

SOPHOMORE JUNIOR VISIT DAYS These special events for high school students are offered just twice per year: once in the spring and once in early summer. They’re a great opportunity to learn more about the college admission process.

PRIVATE VISITS are also available.

Visit: www.limcollege.edu/visit for more information!

Can’t make it to campus? Join us for an online information webinar or virtual tour!

Don’t worry if you can’t join us for an on-campus event. You can still hear all of the important information for prospective students via an online LIM College Webinar. Offered multiple times throughout the year, webinars are a great way to learn about all aspects of LIM College from an admissions staff member. Webinars conclude with a Q&A session, great for asking your specific questions. Contact the Admissions Office to learn more about webinar opportunities: (212) 752-1530 Ext. 289.Lastly, visit LIM College from the comfort of your own home! Join us for a virtual tour: www.limcollege.edu/VirtualTour

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LIM Collegeat a Glance

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1939

TYPE OF COLLEGE Private, Coeducational

ACCREDITATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMSLIM College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000. The Commission is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as an accreditor of degree-granting colleges and universities. LIM College’s undergraduate and MBA degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. LIM College has been authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the following degrees: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Studies, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and Master of Professional Studies. To learn more about LIM College’s degree programs and the outcomes of our graduates (including on-time program completion rates and median loan debt) please visit www.limcollege.edu/consumerinfo.

CAMPUS ENROLLMENT Approximately 1,500 undergraduates and 120 graduate students.

GLOBAL REPRESENTATION 40 states and 9 countries are represented in our undergraduate population.

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO 8:1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 17

CAMPUS SUMMARY LIM College is housed in three buildings in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Student housing is located on the Upper East Side.

STUDY ABROAD Trips and exchange programs are offered for credit. Locations include Australia, China, London, Paris, Rome, and other European cities.

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMSHigh school students can get an up-close view of some of today’s hottest fashion careers by taking a summer or Saturday class at LIM College.

APPLICATION FEE $40

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS More than a dozen to choose from, focusing on the arts, fashion interests, student government, entrepreneurship, and other areas.

FINANCIAL AIDSeventy-nine percent of LIM College students receive some form of financial aid.

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFEApproximately 350 LIM College students live in our residence hall (at Third Avenue and 97th Street).

QUICK CODES SAT number: 2380 / ACT number: 4807FAFSA number: 007466 / FICE number: 7466

CONTACT US For more information, call (800) 677-1323 (toll-free) or (212) 752-1530 ext. 289 or email admissions@limcollege.edu.

E-LIMLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/LIMCollege and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @LIMCollege. Watch our videos on youtube.com/lim1939

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