BS Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Today’s biggest challenges demand more than a single perspective. Employers are looking for individuals who can draw from diverse areas of knowledge and think across disciplines to find innovative solutions. In this self-directed program, you’ll have the freedom to design your own academic path by combining courses from both the liberal arts and sciences. Guided by a faculty mentor, you’ll build a customized curriculum that aligns with your goals while fulfilling university requirements.

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 Chief Executives; Social and Community Service Managers; Human Resources Specialists; Personal Financial Advisors; Editors.

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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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