Transform the World Through Design
86% Of Graduates Employed in Positions Related to Their Degree
Student Population
380
50+ YEARS Established Fashion Program
26 Firms + 50 Reps VOCO EXPO
(for Architecture and Interior Design Students)
100% INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT Fashion & Interior Design
95+ Student Participants VOCO EXPO (for Architecture and Interior Design Students)
14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
35+ Industry Professionals Fashion Portfolio Mixer
Welcome to Welcome to
CREATIVITY AROUND EVERY CORNER
We dare you to find a more creative, vibrant, supportive community than Nashville, Tennessee.
There’s more than just music in the air here. There’s art of all kinds around each corner and across a vast range of industries. A big city with small-town heart, Nashville is bustling with opportunities for creatives. There are design firms, internships, fashion studios and more waiting for you to make your mark.
Hitch Hall HOME OF O’MORE COLLEGE
The Annex
A space for students to learn, present and collaborate
Gabhart Studios
A space for students to learn, present and collaborate
Digital Fabrication Lab
2 Miles FROM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
Located on the second floor of Hitch
Nestled minutes from downtown, O’More is the best place on the map to learn from industry professionals and practice your craft. We’re proud to have strong connections across our community that extend to every design and merchandising field. You’ll find that Nashville is not only an exciting place to call home, but a place for you to truly be part of the creative scene.
With each of our degree programs, you’ll not only learn how to master your craft, but how to succeed in a business environment and market your work. Combine these top-level resources with the real-world education offered in Nashville, and you’ll build the path you aspire to — turning your big ideas into skylines, fashion movements, workspaces and so much more.
60+ Architecture Firms In the NASHVILLE AREA
Top
35
Fashion School
IN THE NATION (Fashionschools.org)
NOT YOUR AVERAGE DESIGN SCHOOL
Though your class and studio projects will be front-and center of your time here, you’ll also be part of the full collegiate experience. You’ll take classes in other departments, participate in extracurricular organizations, cheer on sports teams and collaborate with students from other majors. This is especially beneficial if you’re pursuing a minor outside your department or learning how to market your work in various industries.
There’s so much to learn inside and outside O’More College, and you’ll find no limitations here. We wholeheartedly believe that a well-rounded education will prove to be a valuable influence on your time at Belmont and in the future.
45+ YEARS OF ACCREDITED Interior
Design Education
(Fider, 1978)
TOP
Market
Transforming Communities
The vast impact of architecture is nothing new, and with time it only grows and evolves. By joining this field, you’ll play a key role in creating and managing functional, vibrant spaces that provide shelter, community and beauty.
Our program, the first and only one of its kind in the region, offers two degree tracks: a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies. With strategic curriculum, a supportive studio culture and exceptional facilities, both tracks prepare students for success in careers that require both creativity and pragmatism, structure and adaptability.
BACHELOR
OF ARCHITECTURE (five year program)
The Bachelor of Architecture is a five-year program that prepares you for licensure and the specific career you want. You’ll develop the professional skills needed to design spaces that could one day become landmarks. Graduates will be on track to licensure through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
What You’ll Learn
• Hands-on experience with real-world projects and strong community engagement
• Studio-based learning with iterative feedback and portfolio development for licensure pathways
• Comprehensive design skills across scales, typologies and contexts, from concept to construction documentation
Where You Might Go from Here
• Architectural Design
• Building Inspection
• Government/ Institutional Facilities Management
• Urban Design
• Environmental Design
• Design Entrepreneurship
• Architectural History and Criticism
• Historic Preservation
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
(four year program)
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a fouryear program that covers the core architecture curriculum while offering flexibility to explore other interests. It provides a strong foundation for graduate study or interdisciplinary career paths, making it a great option for students who want to combine architectural knowledge with a specific niche or minor. This program is not accredited for professional licensure in architectural design.
What You’ll Learn
• Hands-on experience through real-world projects and strong community engagement
• A customized education through freedom to explore electives across the university, such as interior design, entrepreneurship, graphic design and more
• Preparation for diverse career paths or graduate study in architecture, planning, UX design, real estate and related fields
Where You Might Go from Here
• Urban Planning
• Landscape Architecture
• Historic Preservation
• Digital Fabrication/ 3D Modeling
• Project Management
• Real Estate Development
• Public Policy (with focus on urban issues)
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Entrepreneurship in Design-Related Fields
Fashion Transforming Expression
Fashion means so much to all of us in different ways. It represents self-expression; it represents fun; it represents comfort. Fashion designers and merchandisers have unique gifts, and the results of their vision in the areas of business, marketing and craftsmanship are something we see and feel every day.
As Tennessee’s only nationally ranked fashion program, we love supporting our students as they prepare for this vibrant industry. We offer Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Fashion Design and Fashion
Merchandising. Both tracks emphasize experiential learning that
You do not have to wait until you graduate to start establishing yourself in the fashion scene. Thanks to local, regional and national connections, plus a global alumni network, you’ll have ample opportunities to present your work to industry professionals and
DID SOMEBODY SAY FASHION SHOW?
It’s one of the most anticipated events of the year: the O’More Fashion Show. This impressive showcase, produced by our Merchandising students, displays a diverse range of collections and nonprofit studio projects executed by Juniors and Seniors in the Design program. The event is well attended by the community and industry representatives, serving as a launching pad for O’More students.
Fashion Event Management Class
Laila TravillionFashion Design ‘25
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, FASHION DESIGN
What You’ll Learn
• Advanced skills in design that meet professional standards in the fashion industry and specialized markets
• Knowledge of design and how it correlates to successfully producing a quality product to the end consumer
• Use of design thinking to analyze, conceptualize and solve problems
Where You Might Go from Here
• 3D Design
• Accessory Design
• Apparel Design
• Costume Design
• Footwear Design
• Pattern Design
• Product Development
• Sourcing Coordination
• Technical Design
• Textile Design
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, FASHION MERCHANDISING
What You’ll Learn
• Professional skills in the world of fashion retail and marketing
• Development of a keen eye for trends and consumer behavior
• Execution of decisions in the fashion industry
• Business acumen necessary to compete in the global world of fashion
Where You Might Go from Here
• Merchandise Management
• E-Commerce Management
• Wholesale Representation
• Retail Buying
• Merchandise Planning
• Visual Merchandising
• Styling
• Fashion Event Management
• Marketing
• Product Development
Alumni Employers
Jade Footwear
La La Land
Creative Co.
Natural Life
blc TEXTILES
OshKosh B’gosh
Spanx
Fanatics, Inc.
Dior Corporate Office
Marc Jacobs
Corporate Office
Johnathan Kayne
Citizen Relations
Li & Fung
Pink Lily
Genesco, Inc.
Kirkland’s Corporate Office
Dollar General
Corporate Office
Tractor Supply
Co. Corporate Office
Workwear
Outfitters
Modern Daily Knitting
Victoria Dunn
Sophia RamacciottiFashion Design ‘25
What You’ll Learn
• Implementation of humancentered design theories
• Promotion of crossdisciplinary collaboration, both on campus and within the community
• Thoughtful and effective communication of in-depth research and analysis
• Meaningful design techniques that balance poetic expression and pragmatic solutions
• Protective measures for the health, safety and welfare of occupants within the built environment
Where You Might Go from Here
• Commercial Design (Retail, Corporate, Schools, Churches)
• Hospitality Design (Hotels, Restaurants, Spas)
• Residential Design
• Furniture and Product Design
• Tour Bus, Jet Plane, Yacht and Cruise Ship Design
• Exhibit Design
• Product Representation
• Furniture Specification
• Design Education
Alumni Employers
Balongue Design
De la Toree Design Studio
Earl Swenson and Associates
Hints & Company
Kara Mann Design
Link Architecture
Lovelace interiors
Narofsky Architecture
Phoenix Design One
Princess Cruises Design
R. HIGGINS Interiors
U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center
Student work- Angeli Warren, Interior Design ‘26
Student Work- Brooke Wentzel, Interior Design ‘25
Design for Good Dedication to the Transformational Power of Design
In addition to preparing students to confidently enter their chosen industry, the O’More experience also nurtures their ability to discern and articulate a personal vision of deep meaning and purpose. Each of our programs embeds work with external nonprofit organizations through collaborative projects that expand our empathy, amplify community missions and enhance social and environmental equity.
Nonprofit Studio Project with GiGi’s Playhouse in Nashville
EXPAND OUR EMPATHY
The fashion industry is a demanding and competitive field, but at its core is the ability to impact people’s lives for the better. This is the North Star belief for O’More designers. We have partnered with multiple nonprofit organizations, from GiGi’s Playhouse to CreatiVets, Daybreak Arts, Tennessee Donor Services and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. As we celebrated the past 25 years of our in-person fashion show, O’More went back to our roots and partnered with Saddle Up!, a local organization that provides opportunities for children and youth with disabilities.
SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLYINFORMED DESIGN
In a course themed “Designing for the Blue Zones: Community Health and Wellbeing in North Nashville,” architecture students investigated how architecture and urban planning can enhance an environment and population.
After meeting and collaborating with the American Institute of Architects’ Middle Tennessee Academy of Architecture for Health, students spent the semester finding design-based solutions that could shift North Nashville into becoming a blue zone (an area where the population tends to live longer and live healthier lives than the global average). Groups adopted different social determinants of health (health and health care, economic stability, education access, built environment). At the end of the year, they presented their ideas to the Belmont and broader Nashville community, including members of North Nashville’s First Community Church, The Store and the Civic Design Center.
DESIGN THAT WELCOMES AND SUPPORTS
O’More’s interior design students partnered with Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for the ADA training and home modification interprofessional experience to better understand how to accommodate those with physical and mental differentiation.
Interior Studio II students also reimagined the Interior Design department’s third floor in O’More’s Hitch building, emphasizing universal design that surpasses ADA requirements through elements like custom-built furnishings, innovative way-finding systems and adaptive lighting to create a space that welcomes all.
Sarah Faulkner, Saddle Up! Participant | Designed by Emily Guerry ‘26
Our Spaces
We’re all about making sure students feel encouraged and set up for success to explore their creative talents.
Our students deserve the best spaces possible to work in and show off their craft. Top-of-the-line technology and resources aren’t amenities for a design education: they are necessities. In addition to providing these tools, we are committed to creating a comfortable environment where students experience community.
GABHART STUDIOS
Renovated during the summer of 2022, the Gabhart Studios are on the second floor of Belmont’s Gabhart Student Center, next to O’More’s home base, Hitch Hall. Designed in-house by our architecture faculty, this space is equipped with three drafting studios, faculty offices, a printing station and endless pinup room. It’s an ideal space for students to learn, present and collaborate. In addition, O’More students have access to an annex space and computer lab for their work.
HITCH HALL
Most of O’More’s classes are housed in Hitch Hall, a 22,000 square-foot facility where each element of design, finish and furniture was intentionally chosen to enhance the student experience. The space boasts six design studios, two computer/CAD labs and a dedicate critique space known as the “Crit Pit.”
Within these spaces, students have access to cuttingedge equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, highspeed plotters, industry standard Juki machines, knitting machines, Alvanon dress forms, Browzwear virtual 3D software and computerized pattern drafting equipment.
DIGITAL FABRICATION LAB
Known as the DigiFablab and found on the second floor of Hitch, this space can be used by students completing courserelated content to explore, develop and present design ideas. It is equipped with laser cutters, 3D printers, a CNC milling machine, 3D scanner and vinyl cutter, as well as workspaces and equipment for post-processes.
Community By Design
Student Opportunities
As an O’More student, you are part of a community starting day one — a community that cares about you as an individual and will encourage you in the pursuit of your goals.
Becoming a leader in the industry doesn’t happen in a box; it requires new perspectives, collaboration and the desire to grow. That’s why we focus on hands-on experiences, real-world learning and intentional opportunities to build and engage with community on and off campus.
STUDY ABROAD + AWAY
There is so much inspiration to see in your field, miles away from Belmont and Nashville. We encourage our students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities, which help them gain global perspective regarding architecture, interior design and fashion design and merchandising. Students from all of our degrees can take their education abroad through programs and opportunities Belmont offers. Our Fashion and Interior Design programs partner with Metropolia University in Helsinki, Finland; our Fashion programs also feature partnerships with Regents University in London and Florence University of the Arts.
We also offer study away opportunities within the United States, featuring options in New York City, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. These programs not only help students learn about regional design traditions, but to connect with industry professionals and access unique internships.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Connect more closely with your peers and professional networks through these O’More collectives:
• American Institute of Architecture Students
• International Interior Design Association
• National Retail Federation Student Association
• Student Advisory Council
The Belmont community has more than 180 student organizations you can get involved with! Whether you’re interested in service groups, Fraternity & Sorority Life, intramural sports, religious fellowship... the list goes on and on.
Laura Finley Hasenbank, Fashion Design ‘25
INTERNSHIPS
Getting out there and immersing yourself in your creative field isn’t just a helpful step in your education — it’s essential. O’More students are consistently getting connected to the workforce through internships not only in Nashville, but across the country and globe!
O’More students have interned at companies such as:
Fashion:
Ann Taylor (NYC)
Steve Madden (NYC)
Nashville Repertory Theatre
Love Shack Fancy (NYC)
Wooster Design Collective
Herbie Mensah (London)
VOCATIONAL COMPASS AND GUIDANCE
Developed from the University’s commitment to whole-person formation as a practice that demands academic, social and spiritual attention, O’More guides students to understand, explore, develop and practice their God-given talents, preparing them to “lead extraordinary lives of purpose, character, and wisdom.”
The Vocational Compass program is a resource for students that helps them connect with their field of study in a practical manner. The program connects students with local professionals, who help them navigate their educational preparation for, and entry into, their chosen professions. Students meet with their mentors at least once per month for discussions, office/studio visits and additional activities to gain more insight into the professional world and prepare for the career they want.
To fully prepare students for their chosen futures, we also offer opportunities for intentional vocational discernment through orientation programs and enhanced academic advising.
Interior Design: ESa
Alcott Interiors
Adelyn Charles (Bonita Springs, FL)
McAlpine House
Rockwell Group (NYC)
Modern Remains
Architecture:
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (NYC)
ESa
Gresham Smith
Barge Design Studios
Civic Design Center
STG Design
Paige Lincoln ASSOC. AIA
CURATOR OF CULTURE, DESIGNER
“The Belmont VOCO Expo was a resounding success, fostering valuable connections between professional firms and highly motivated students. The students’ engagement and the quality of their presentations were truly remarkable, reflecting the outstanding work being done at the O’More College of Architecture & Design. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and eagerly anticipate the college’s continued success.”
Fashion Portfolio Mixer
Our Alumni
Janet Reyes FASHION MERCHANDISING, 2022
Retail Projects Coordinator, Tractor Supply Co.
“My time at O’More transformed my career and personal development. The education, mentorship, and opportunities were invaluable, providing a solid foundation. As I advance in my career, I carry these lessons and experiences with excitement for future possibilities.”
Miles Robinson
B.F.A. INTERIOR DESIGN, 2023
Junior Interior Designer at Studio 36 Design
“Interior Design at Belmont provided me with a space to develop skills like sketching, drafting and space planning. But what really impacted me is the way all my professors give us safe environments to ask questions, grow our leadership skills and become excellent communicators. Through my classes, I feel confident selecting appropriate materials for projects, designing healthy buildings and working with professionals. I was given the opportunity to be in New York for a semester to intern and make connections with design experts, and I am thankful for the many opportunities that Belmont interior design has offered me.”
Carson Luhr
B.SC IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES, 2025
M.Arch Graduate Student at Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis, Missouri
“While my time at O’More gave me countless professional opportunities, such as multiple internships and admission to some of the nation’s top ranking graduate programs, it also provided me with special insight into the industry that I am able to utilize moving forward. O’More taught me that architecture is so much more than what one may initially presume, as O’More emphasizes the human-centered nature of design, encouraging us to see all the ways in which we can put people first in our professional careers.”
Marian Anderson FASHION DESIGN, 2022
Bridal Stylist at The Fall Bride in London, England and Owner of The Mare Atelier
“The O’More College stretched and grew me in so many ways. The small class sizes allowed me to cultivate strong relationships with professors and peers and pushed me to grow as a designer. I felt supported by the tight-knit community of O’More, and I credit my professors and peers for helping me land dream fashion design internships that empowered me to take on the fashion industry when I graduated.”
Honor Thomas
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, 2025
Architectural Designer at ESa
“As an architecture student at Belmont, I have made countless friends and memories while in the O’More College of Architecture and Design. From late nights working in the studio with some of my best friends to site visits for our studio classes, the experiences, and memories I have will last forever. Professors are always willing to lend a helping hand with any class and form relationships with their students, which makes working in the studio that much more enjoyable. As the pioneering cohort for the Architecture program here at Belmont, it has been truly amazing to have such great opportunities and pave the way for future classes.”
How to Apply
Take the next step!
Your next great design is around the corner. (And we can’t wait to see it!)
We wish you the best during your college search and beyond. Please reach out to us with any questions — we would love the opportunity to get to know you and help you pursue your goals.
There is no portfolio requirement for admittance to the O’More College of Architecture & Design’s programs. All you have to do is complete your application to Belmont and indicate your desired major.
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Belmont accepts applications via the Common Application©, the Belmont University online application or Coalition. Admission to Belmont is considered on a rolling basis, so early submission of application materials is strongly encouraged. Applicants will be notified of a decision within a few weeks.
College of Architecture & Design at Belmont University
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