BA Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Many of the problems facing our world are too complex to be solved by one discipline. That’s why employers need professionals who have a broad perspective and knowledge and experiences that span a variety of fields. In this self-designed program, you can work across traditional academic majors to blend study in both the liberal arts and sciences. You will work closely with a faculty advisor to develop a coherent course of study that meets both university requirements and your personal objectives.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Program in Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include ENGL 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I; COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication; ENGL 1102 Writing and Rhetoric II; INTR 4010 Career and Leadership Development.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Human Resources Specialists; Editors; Social and Community Service Managers; Writers and Authors; Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers; Technical Writers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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