Students are elected to membership on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and personal characteristics. Second semester sophomores and all juniors and seniors are eligible for membership. It is affiliated with the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Wisconsin Home Economics Association. Its objective is to promote and implement professional goals of the national and state associations. The apparel design club was established to unite students interested in apparel design careers and to promote professional growth and development through varied activities, including the Annual Student Style Show.
All interested students are welcome.
Student membership is open to all textile related majors. The Retail Club is open to all students seeking a greater understanding of career opportunities in retailing. The organization seeks to promote and investigate the diversity of career options through campus events featuring industry professionals. Members learn how internships help to advance professional development before graduation. Retail Club is a cosponsor of the annual Retailing Career Fair, which features regional, national, and international retailing companies recruiting on the UW-Madison campus.