BS Dance at University of Idaho

Programme overview

University of Idaho offers Idaho's only four-year Bachelor of Science in dance, combining the art and science of movement to prepare students for careers in dance, education, health sciences, arts administration, business and other creative industries. Through individualized mentorship, immersive learning and interdisciplinary study, you'll develop the technical, creative and leadership skills to succeed in a wide range of movement professions.

Faculty: College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Movement 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 BIOL 2227 Anatomy and Physiology I; DAN 1010 Dance Seminar (2 classes required); DAN 2100 Dance Performance (4 credits required); DAN 2110 Dance Conditioning (2 classes required); DAN 2840 Dance Improvisation; DAN 3511 Dance Pedagogy.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Dancers; Choreographers; Actors; Recreational Therapists.

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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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