Cal State Long Beach Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option transfers starts with FMD 152, FMD 154 and FMD 155; the full list is below.

    34 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Long Beach Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division major requirements

    Complete all of these

    • FMD 152 Quick Sketch for Fashion
    • FMD 154 Fundamentals of Apparel Production
    • FMD 155 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
    • FMD 253 Introductory Textiles
    • FMD 255 Ethics, Sustainability, and Fashion
    • FMD 256 Intermediate Apparel Production
    • FMD 257 Introduction to Apparel Flat Pattern
    • FMD 258 Fashion Merchandising and Design Praticum
    • FMD 296 Computer Applications for Professionals

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 100 Chemistry and Today's World
    • CHEM 111A General Chemistry

    Complete 1 of these

    • ECON 100 Principles of Macroeconomics

    FAQ

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    Does Cal State Long Beach have a Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option?

    Cal State Long Beach's Fashion Merchandising and Design, Fashion Design Option major preparation includes FMD 152, FMD 154, FMD 155, FMD 253, FMD 255 and FMD 256, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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