Student Organizations
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
The UGA student chapter of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is open to any student enrolled at the University of Georgia who is interested in the manufacture, dyeing, finishing, or merchandising of textile materials.
UGA Fashion Design Student Association
The University of Georgia’s Fashion Design Student Association is a student organization that prides itself on extreme fashion and creative personalities. FDSA began one year ago by two inventive Fashion Merchandising students, but now encompasses men and women majoring in Advertising, Journalism, Business, Textile Design, Art, Fabric Design and Fashion Merchandising.
Student Interior Design Association (SIDA)
The Student Interior Design Association (SIDA) includes student chapters of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), International Interior Design Association (IIDA),and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Students may choose to join one or all of the student chapters. SIDA holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month to promote professional develpment and interaction between students, faculty and industry professionals. Guest speakers for the meetings are brought in from the industry to give students a broad understanding of career options as well as to highlight special topics in interior design. The organization also includes a mentorship program where upperclassmen are paired with lowerclassmen to provide support and encouragement. In addition to the monthly meetings, SIDA also organizes field trips and coordinates to attend the quarterly Furnishings and Interiors alumni association meetings, Designing Dawgs.
Student Merchandising Association
The University of Georgia Student Merchandising Association is an organization designed for students majoring in Fashion Merchandising in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
