BS Apparel, Textiles and Design at University of Idaho

Programme overview

The apparel, textiles and design program offers an exciting blend of lectures and studio courses bringing creativity and innovation together. Through the design process, you’ll tackle real-world challenges in aesthetics, sustainability, technology and consumer needs within the global apparel industry.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ANTH 1102 Cultural Anthropology; ART 1100 Introduction to Art: Why Art Matters; ART 1220 Art & Design Process; COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication; ENGL 3130 Business Writing; ENVS 1010 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Career pathways

As part of your academic experience, you will complete a Professional Development Experience — an internship, study tour, study abroad or research project — preparing you to launch a successful career or entrepreneurial venture. Related occupations listed for this programme include Fashion Designers; Sales Managers; Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives; Art Directors; Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers.

Official programme page

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

Explore more study programmes

Engineering