BS Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design (TMD) is designed for those interested in fashion coordination, buying, and retail management. Students take courses in textiles with supporting coursework in marketing, management, consumer studies, or art. Students will study the selling of apparel and home furnishings as well as the buying, promotion, and sale of goods and services. Program highlights include internships, study abroad, and dual degrees with a foreign language (Italian or French) used in the fashion field.

Faculty: College of Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

A total of 18 credits is required for a minor in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design. At least 9 credits of these credits must be earned at URI. No more than 6 credits in 100-level courses may count towards a minor. 12 credits must be at the 200-level or above. Students must meet all prerequisites for TMD courses as specified in the catalog. TMD majors have priority for enrollment in high-demand classes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission. Entry into the major: Complete 24 units and have an overall GPA of at least 2.00

Domestic applicants: USD 15,684 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charg Source

International applicants: USD 37,350 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme Source

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=376&tref=program-finder

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