New Graduates

Welcome, Class of 2026!

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It's time to join the FIT Alumni Network to receive invitations to events ranging from networking opportunities, panel discussions, and more. Join to stay connected with FIT and build a network that will serve you far beyond your time on campus. 

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It's not over...it's FIT forever

As you transition from student to alumni, celebrate this moment with our limited edition FIT forever baseball cap in FIT pink. Make your first alumni gift to get yours, shipped directly to you.

Wear your FIT Pride

Class of 2026 Quick Start Guide

 
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Update contact information

Fill out the form below to update your contact information to include a current personal email address and mailing address.

Update contact
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Follow us on social media

Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where we often highlight alumni stories—see if you can spot any friends! 

Know a star alum we should feature? tag us at @fitalumni !

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Guests at 2026 Future of Fashion

You'll be entered to win 2 tickets to the Future of Fashion!

Next year, come back to visit your alma mater for the annual Future of Fashion (FOF) Runway Show to keep your finger on the pulse of what's new and next at FIT.

Revisit 2026 FOF

Mark your calendars

The FIT community doesn't end when you graduate. Stay connected with FIT and expand your network beyond your classmates and peers.
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Alumni and Family Weekend* - October 23–25

Alumni and Family Weekend is a new campus tradition that welcomes alumni back to campus for a weekend of festivities. The days will be filled with exciting opportunities to reconnect with classmates and faculty, make new connections, and learn from notable alumni in keynotes, panels, and workshops.

*To make this special experience accessible to recent graduates, we are offering complimentary base tickets to the Class of 2026—we'd love to see you all there!

View last year's schedule
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Coffee Connections - June 2026

This June, alumni across the globe will host coffee chats at their local coffee spot, fostering new friendships while getting to know their neighbors! Browse locations and sign up for one near you. 

Explore alumni events

Volunteering at events is a great way to meet fellow alumni and network with new faces! Support social events like Alumni Weekend, serve as an alumni ambassador, and stay close to FIT, even after you graduate.

If you're interested in learning more about upcoming opportunities, get in touch with Kseniya Baranova, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Development. 

Follow us on social media to stay in the loop on all things alumni, and share your wins big and small by tagging us @fitalumni or #fitalumni

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Did you know FIT provides lifelong career support to alumni? Through Career and Internship Services (CIS), alumni can access a wide range of employment opportunities plus the resources needed to prepare for and thrive in their chosen fields. 

Job Bank

Make a Career Advising Appointment

Career Development Resources

Continue your education at FIT: The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) offers credit and noncredit courses in fashion, business, design, computer technology, and marketing as well as a range of certificate programs. With short seminars, multi-session courses, and flexible schedules, you can learn at a time and place you can manage and afford. 

Alumni receive a 10% discount on tuition for single-course noncredit certificates.

Complete the Alumni Verification form prior to registration in order to receive your discount code.