As Printed in the 2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog (updated on April 20, 2001)


Visit/Transfer Programs

Clark Atlanta
Consortium Visitor Program
Daystar Program
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Program
Soongsil University, Seoul Korea

These programs are registered at the institution through SPU agreements:

  1. Clark Atlanta College (Atlanta, Georgia)
  2. Student Life Consortium Student Visitor Program Student Academic Services
  3. Daystar University (Nairobi, Kenya) Donald Holsinger, History Department
  4. Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing FIDM (LA) Sandra Hartje, Family Consumer Sciences Department
  5. Fashion Institute of Technology FIT (New York) Stella Warnick, Family Consumer Sciences Department
  6. Soongsil University, Seoul Korea Kevin McMahan, Educational Services


Clark Atlanta College

Seattle Pacific University and Clark Atlanta College are sister schools. Students are able to study at each institution with the permission of the provost. Information is available from Student Life.


Consortium Visitor Program

Students may elect to attend one of the other 12 Christian College Consortium schools on a visitor basis for one or two quarters on the Student Visitor Program. In addition to SPU, Consortium schools include Asbury College, Bethel College (St. Paul), George Fox University, Gordon College, Greenville College, Houghton College, Malone College, Messiah College, Taylor University, Trinity International University, Westmont College and Wheaton College. Applications should be filed through Student Academic Services. The deadline for Autumn Quarter is March 1; for Winter and Spring Quarters, the deadline is October 1.


Daystar Program

The Christian College Consortium also sponsors a study program at Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya. Programs of study include communications, business administration and management, education, community development, and Bible and Christian ministries. All instruction is in the English language, offered by a faculty composed primarily of African nationals. Admission to Daystar is limited to Consortium students in their junior or senior years.


Fashion Institute of Design
and Merchandising (FIDM) Program

Students have an option of pursuing a concentrated year of training in interior design by participating in the liaison program with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandis-ing (FIDM) in Los Angeles. The interior design program at FIDM is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research. Students electing to participate in the FIDM liaison should apply in their junior year and attend during their senior year. Students considering this option should seek advisement early in their academic careers in order to meet the requirements of both FIDM and SPU.


Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Program

Students in the textiles and clothing program who have major status and have maintained a satisfactory grade point may select from nine additional specializations if they are accepted into the liaison program with the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Those students who choose the FIT option must be accepted into the major and work closely with their advisor in selecting courses which best prepare them for their chosen major. Specializations offered through the liaison program with FIT include accessories design, advertising and communication, advertising design, manufacturing management, fashion design, fashion buying and merchandising, jewelry design, textile/surface design, or textile development and marketing.


Soongsil University, Seoul Korea

Seattle Pacific University and Soongsil University are sister schools. Students are able to study at each institution. Information is available from Student Life.

For more information regarding these and other academic programs, contact your Admissions Counselor.




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