San Francisco State University Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design transfers starts with ADM 260, ADM 262 and ADM 265; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU 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 Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design

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    Major Requirements

    San Francisco State University Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design Major Preparation

    The courses San Francisco State University lists as Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SFSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Core requirements

    Complete all of these

    • ADM 260 Textiles
    • ADM 262 Fashion Illustration
    • ADM 265 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
    • ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
    • ID 240 Color and Design
    • ISYS 263 Introduction to Information Systems
    • PSY 200 General Psychology

    Concentration requirements

    Required

    • ADM 261 Apparel Construction

    Also listed by SFSU

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    Electives

    9 units from these

    • ACCT 100 Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • ACCT 101 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
    • ART 222 Introduction to Textile Art
    • DES 221 Introduction to 3D Digital Design
    • DES 222 Introduction to 2D Digital Design
    • JOUR 235 Photojournalism I

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Francisco State University have an Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Francisco State University offers Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to San Francisco State University for Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design?

    San Francisco State University's Apparel Design and Merchandising, Concentration in Design major preparation includes ADM 260, ADM 262, ADM 265, ECON 101, ID 240 and ISYS 263, 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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