Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a public historically Black university in Norfolk, Virginia.
About the school
Norfolk State was founded on 18 September 1935 as the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University, with 85 students attending the first classes. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Fashion at Norfolk State
NSU’s Fine Arts department offers a BA in Fine Arts and Graphic Design and an MFA in Visual Studies. We could not find a fashion concentration listed, though the university’s transfer guide names fashion designer among the careers for fine arts graduates.
In May 2025 the NSU Athletics Foundation held “Rebirth! Rebrand! Revive!”, its first haute couture fashion show fundraiser, to kick off Virginia Fashion Week. Proceeds went to NSU student-athletes.
At a glance
Founded
1935
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Type
Public university
Sources: Wikipedia; Official site, Fine Arts programs (nsu.edu); Transfer Virginia, NSU Fine Arts and Graphic Design BA. Details can change, so check with the school before applying.
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