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Question 1

What is Wade College?

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Wade College is a career-focused private college in Dallas, Texas, offering associate and bachelor degrees in design, business and technology. Founded in 1962 and smaller by design, Wade is built around individualized attention, so passion turns into a career.

Question 2

When was Wade College founded?

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Wade College was founded in 1962 as Miss Wade's Fashion Merchandising College by Sue Wade, and was renamed Wade College in 1999. It has offered individualized attention ever since.

Question 3

Where is Wade College located?

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Wade College is in Dallas, Texas, on the campus at The Gild, 8350 N Central Expwy, Suite M2200, Dallas TX 75206, right next to NorthPark Center and close to the heart of the DFW design and business community.

Question 4

Is Wade College accredited?

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Yes. Wade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In addition, the Interior Design program is accredited by CIDA, with graduates eligible to sit for the NCIDQ exam.

Question 5

What makes Wade College special?

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Wade is smaller by design: about a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, a success coach for every student, industry faculty, accelerated career-focused degrees, and an open-door, individualized approach, all in the middle of Dallas.

Question 6

How big is Wade College?

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Wade College is intentionally small, with about a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, so classes are small and students get real individual attention from faculty and their success coach.

Question 7

What programs does Wade College offer?

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Wade College offers associate and bachelor degrees in four career-focused fields: Interior Design, Marketing & Management, Information Technology, and Fashion Design & Product Development. Explore them with the program selector on this page, or ask about one.

Question 8

Tell me about the Interior Design program.

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Wade's Interior Design program offers associate (A.A.) and bachelor (B.A.) degrees and is CIDA-accredited, with graduates eligible for the NCIDQ exam. You'll design real spaces through studio projects, with critiques by industry experts.

Question 9

Tell me about the Marketing and Management program.

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Wade's Marketing & Management program offers associate (A.S.) and bachelor (B.S.) degrees, building practical marketing, business and management skills for careers across many industries, taught by faculty with real-world experience.

Question 10

Tell me about the Information Technology program.

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Wade's Information Technology program offers associate (A.S.) and bachelor (B.S.) degrees, with hands-on labs in programming, systems and support that prepare you for in-demand technology careers.

Question 11

Tell me about the Fashion Design program.

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Wade's Fashion Design & Product Development program offers associate (A.A.) and bachelor (B.A.) degrees, taking you from concept and construction to presentation, in a studio near the Dallas Market Center.

Question 12

How long do Wade's degrees take?

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Wade's degrees are accelerated: an associate degree takes about 16 months and a bachelor degree about 32 months of focused, year-round study, so you can start your career sooner.

Question 13

Does Wade offer online or evening classes?

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Yes. Wade offers flexible scheduling with day and evening courses, and in-person and online classes with live lectures, so you can fit your degree around your life.

Question 14

How do I apply to Wade College?

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Wade College has an open admissions policy. You can request information or apply at wadecollege.edu, or leave your name and email here and the admissions team will guide you through the steps.

Question 15

What are the admission requirements?

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Wade has an open admissions policy: the core requirement is a high school diploma or G.E.D. The policy also covers certain homeschool graduates, students with 60+ semester credit hours, and holders of recognized equivalency exams or accredited degrees.

Question 16

Does Wade accept transfer students?

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Yes. Wade welcomes transfer students, and your success coach can help you understand which credits transfer and plan the fastest path to your degree. Reach out and we'll walk you through it.

Question 17

What is the Jump Start Program?

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The Jump Start Program lets a limited number of high school seniors (the first 25 accepted) get an early start on college coursework at Wade, a head start toward a career-focused degree.

Question 18

When can I start at Wade College?

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Wade offers several start dates through the year, so you don't have to wait for a traditional semester. Check the current calendar or an upcoming open house at wadecollege.edu, or ask the admissions team for the next start date.

Question 19

How much does Wade College cost?

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Costs depend on your program and path, and tuition is set by the college. For current figures, see the Educational Costs page at wadecollege.edu, and the financial services team can help you understand the real cost after aid.

Question 20

What financial aid is available?

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Wade offers a range of financial support: federal financial aid, alternative loans, veteran and vocational benefits, scholarships and rebates, plus help applying for aid and the FAFSA. The financial services team can build a plan with you.

Question 21

Are scholarships available?

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Yes. Wade College offers scholarships and rebates, alongside federal aid and other options. Ask the financial services team which awards you may qualify for.

Question 22

Does Wade accept veterans benefits?

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Yes. Wade College accepts veteran and vocational benefits to help those who served and other eligible students fund a career-focused degree. Reach out and we can point you to the right process.

Question 23

What career support does Wade offer?

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Career support is built into the Wade experience: a Career & Life Planning course, an exclusive job-posting site, Field Experience internships that can earn course credit, a portfolio course reviewed by industry experts, and an employer network across the DFW area.

Question 24

What is student life like at Wade?

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Student life at Wade is close-knit and hands-on. The Wade College Student Association (WCSA) hosts guest speakers, field trips, workshops and design competitions, all in the heart of Dallas with its design, business and cultural scene.

Question 25

What is the portfolio course?

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Every Wade graduate completes a Portfolio Design & Presentation course that ends in a critique by external industry experts, so you leave with a polished, professional portfolio and real feedback from your field.

Question 26

Who teaches at Wade College?

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Wade's faculty combine academic credentials with real-world industry experience, so you learn current, practical skills from people working in your field, with an open-door approach to faculty and administration.

Question 27

How do I visit or contact Wade College?

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You can call Wade College at 214-637-3530, visit the campus at The Gild in Dallas (open houses are held through the year), explore wadecollege.edu, or leave your name and email here and the team will follow up.

Question 28

How do I request information?

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You can request information at wadecollege.edu, or just leave your name and email here and the Wade College admissions team will follow up with everything you need about programs, admissions and aid.

Question 29

Where can I follow Wade College?

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Wade College is on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. Links are at wadecollege.edu.

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