FAQs
What is u of nyfw?
U of NYFW is an immersive, educational experience for current college students, where they gain access to VIP events and industry-leader panels, among other fashion, retail and licensing experiences.
WHEN IS U OF NYFW?
U of NYFW takes place twice a year during New York Fashion Week in February and September.
When is participating student information due?
Student information of participants is due to CLC 30 days after the opt-in deadline. For Spring (February) Season – May Deadline. For Fall (September) Season – November Deadline. You will need to provide the student(s) first and last name, email address and phone number.
How can my university get involved?
This program is curated by The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) for their partner institutions. Any partner institution of CLC can participate in this program. Each university facilitates their own unique application process.
When and how can I opt in to this program?
Opt-in deadlines are April for September programming, and November for February programming. Opting into the program secures you the number of spots your institution will use to send students to U of NYFW.
When opting in, institutions will need to provide the number of students you plan to send, your selection process and your preferred payment method.
If you are interested in opting in, please reach out to your CLC Partnerships team.
How do I select student(s)?
Institutions are responsible for identifying student/s and providing contact information to CLC by set date.
It is imperative for institutions to communicate the selection process to the student prior to CLC outreach.
Sample selection processes:
-Application
-Class-based
-Design contest
-Merchandising contest
Once I provide CLC participating student information, what do I do next?
Your job is done! We will take it from here.
Students will be asked to fill out a survey to share travel information, among other important items for trip logistics. Our staff will share student flight information via email, immediately after booking, based on their survey response. The student webinar is usually hosted after travel has been booked.
What resources will I have access to for marketing and PR purposes?
CLC will provide participating institutions with a templated press release for universities to utilize and customize for their won media opportunities.
If larger messaging around participation is needed, we will be happy to assist upon request. Please contact us at hello.uofnyfw@clc.com
Following program, we will share a media press kit, that will include:
-The templated press release
-Program Logos and Graphics
-Images from the event
-General program messaging and suggested copy
-FAQs
-Short video clips of U of NYFW staff speaking on the program, which can be used for any larger videos you institution makes or in articles.
More information about our program can be found via our website and Instagram.
Have additional questions?
Contact us here.
