Fremont College was founded on the principle that education is the foundation for growth and that students should have the opportunity to develop their full potential. Fremont College traces its roots to Platt College's founding in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1879, and the establishment of the Southern California branch campus 1986.
Fremont College's employers, faculty, and staff believe that anyone who is committed to hard work and has a desire to change their life for the better deserves access to a world-class education.
An impressive group of CEOs joined Fremont College's Advisory Board to share their vision and insight to ensure that the curriculum stays relevant to today's dynamic workplace. Fremont College's implementation of technology and its aspiration to perfect the most effective learning model makes the students' college experience intense, challenging, and fun.
By combining the best techniques from multiple institutions and theories, Fremont College strives to be an innovator in professional education. Fremont College has grown in size, quality, and innovation, and new chapters are being written every day by Fremont College's employers, alumni, students, faculty, and remarkable advisory board as they become a part of the Fremont College story.
In 1969, we were urban pioneers starting a one-of-a-kind college with two Downtown L.A. classrooms. We've grown to become four campuses with a student body of 4,200 and nearly 70,000 graduates worldwide. Our driving force has been to stay focused on our goal: to create an educational environment that fuses student desires with career realities. We're always thinking about how we can adapt and expand to meet the challenges ahead.
We offer accredited Master's, Bachelor's and Associate Degree programs in design and creative business. Our students collaborate on special Industry Partner Projects with brands like Nike, Murad, Athleta, Signal Snowboards, Lacoste, GUESS, and TOMS. Part-time work and internships with companies like J Brand Jeans, Stila, Topshop, Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, and Adidas are an integral part of the curriculum. Our faculty are talented industry professionals who bring their experience and connections into the classroom, creating a dynamic, career-focused learning environment.
FIDM's engaging learning environment and rigorous programs of study develop graduates who become leaders in the industries of global design and business. Under the guidance of faculty who are industry professionals, students learn to strategically integrate design thinking with technology, producing work that is grounded in critical and creative thought. Graduates embrace cultural diversity and ethical choice while advancing the well-being of their communities.
A letter from FIDM's founder: Welcome to FIDM. Welcome to your future. You have unique aspirations for your life and FIDM offers the educational pathways and guidance to discover the successful future you envision. We're a one-of-a-kind college of the applied arts, where your creative talent, academic engagement, and determination are fostered by a dedicated faculty and staff. You'll also be energized by fellow students from diverse backgrounds, across the country and around the globe, with creative objectives and ideas like yours. Career guidance, student activities that encourage community-minded projects, exposure to industry experts, and cultural experiences are all part of the stimulating campus life. Each of our four campuses is strategically located for optimal visual stimulation and immersion in California's vibrant entertainment, fashion, and action sports industries with plentiful business hubs. We invite you to take a bold step, walk through our doors and join our learning community. You'll uncover not just the profession that you imagine, but the knowledge to take you there. “As you walk, and sometimes run, through your future, take time each day to enjoy the journey.”
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Cal State LA is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We are ranked number one in the United States for the upward mobility of our students.
Cal State LA transforms lives and fosters thriving communities across greater Los Angeles. We cultivate and amplify our students' unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellect through engaged teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and public service that support their overall success, well-being, and the greater good.
