The mission of the honor society is to recognize and en-courage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in leadership, service, and fellowship programming. Currently enrolled students with a grade point average of 3.0 are eligible to apply for membership. Interested students should attend a scheduled meeting. All meetings are announced in Student Activities on Canvas, the Student Newsletter, and on Instagram @FIDMStudent Activities. Formal induction is offered bi-annually.

PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

SET DECORATORS SOCIETY OF AMERICA (SDSA)

DEBUT RUNWAY SHOW

FIDM Students are invited to view the DEBUT Runway Show each spring quarter. DEBUT showcases the work of graduating students in FIDM’s Advanced Study Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design programs, as well as the work of Interior Design, Textile Design, and The Business of Denim students.

The Set Decorators Society of America is the only national nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the support of the past, present, and future of set decorators in motion pictures, television, commercials, and music videos. Students at the Los Angeles campus may join the SDSA Student Chapter as a non-voting member. Students are mentored by professionals, attend discussions by set decorator/industry partners, tour film/TV sets, prop houses, and participate in net-working opportunities.

STUDENT COUNCIL

DEVELOPMENTAL WORKSHOPS

Each quarter, Student Activities offers a variety of leadership, personal, professional, and career development workshops that help to enhance the students experience and growth outside the classroom. Civic Awareness, Wellness Week, Dining Etiquette, Stress Management, Cultural Celebrations, and Fashion District Tours are just a few of the many workshops offered.

INDUSTRY EVENTS & SPEAKERS

The Student Council promotes student rights and provides effective representation of student interests and concerns. The Student Council also strives to keep students informed of available resources and services, and promotes the development of student leadership, service, and school spirit. All current students are eligi-ble to join. Meetings are announced in Student Activities on Canvas, the Student Newsletter, and on Instagram @FIDMStudentActivities.

STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA)

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE

The FIDM Student Veterans of America Chapter pro-vides military veterans, dependents of veterans, and supporters with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. The SVA helps students use their veteran benefits to achieve their academic goals and find meaningful employment, as well as involvement in community service.

Please note: Student organizations vary by campus and quarter.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

BACHELOR STUDENTS THESIS EXHIBITION

FIDM Students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts programs have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the FIDM Museum.

COTTONWORKS™

The mission of CottonWorks™ is to increase and enhance the understanding of cotton textiles for pro-fessionals, faculty, and students through education and community. FIDM Students and Faculty may register for free membership to CottonWorks™ and obtain access to valuable online community resources to help achieve their goals and enrich their textile understanding and expertise about cotton.

Industry-related events give students an opportunity to become familiar with a variety of positions and un-derstand how their classroom knowledge relates to the real world. These events are a platform for students to network with industry professionals and to obtain first-hand knowledge of their professional experience.

Volunteer community service is any activity or job performed without pay that goes to benefit a nonprofit organization and/or community. Community service provides a critical component to the educational ex-perience and future employability by giving students the opportunity to strengthen their resume while making an important difference in the world. FIDM highly encourages students to take full advantage of their time in college and participate in volunteer community service, either through FIDM student organizations or on their own. There are volunteer opportunities in just about any area. Read the Student Newsletter or visit the Student Activities Office, Student Activities on Canvas, and the Career Center for upcoming volunteer community service events and outside volunteer community service opportunities. Examples of volunteer community service opportuni-ties are: