Learn how to develop apparel, textile, and fashion products from concept to consumer in a global market, with a foundation in industry practices and business principles.
Highlights
Largest and most comprehensive 4-year apparel and textile program in the Pacific Northwest
Fully equipped apparel design studios, a visual merchandising studio, photo studio, apparel tech and digital lab, and textile teaching and research lab
Work closely with nationally and internationally recognized faculty
Industry study tours and opportunities to study abroad
Specializations
Apparel Design focuses on design fundamentals, illustration and presentation methods, computer aided design, tailoring and garment construction techniques, fashion forecasting, and more.
Merchandising teaches you the planning, buying, shipping, and selling of merchandise in manufacturing, trade, or retail organizations.
Career
With an Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles degree, you can work in:
Apparel and textile design
Pattern making
Fashion illustration and graphic design
Wardrobe consulting
Retail management and entrepreneurship
Market analysis
Visual merchandising
September 2025
Washington State University
370 Lighty Student Services Building,
PULLMAN,
Washington,
99164, United States
August 2025
WSU Pullman
Pullman,
Pullman,
Washington,
99164, West, United States
To be considered for WSU admission as a first-year international student:
Complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary/high school certificate or external examination.
Minimum 2.70 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale
Preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences
English proficiency:
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 75
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
Eiken: Level 1
iTEP: 4
Duolingo English Test: 105
Priority Application Deadline: January 31 for fall term; November 15 for spring term
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.