Textiles and Fashion Design students, 2019
Start and finish your UW-Madison degree with the School of Human Ecology. We offer six inspiring undergraduate degrees that are hands on and teach you to Think Creatively, Solve Professionally, and Act Compassionately.
- Community and Nonprofit Leadership
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Interior Architecture
- Personal Finance
- Retailing and Consumer Science
- Textiles and Fashion Design
Plus, a Textile and Design certificate and graduate school options.
How to apply
All prospective students applying to UW-Madison must do so through the central Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
Improve your chances of being accepted to UW-Madison
- Be sure to indicate your interest in a specific SoHE major as your first choice on your application
- Clearly articulate how your personal and professional interests relate to that major
- Ensure all required documents are submitted in a timely manner (i.e., transcripts and application essays)
Textile and Fashion Design applicants may also submit an optional Design Studies Portfolio to show off your creative and artistic talents for additional consideration for admission to UW-Madison.
Already Admitted to UW-Madison
You can also indicate your interest in a SoHE major when registering for SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) or while attending SOAR.
Visiting Campus & SoHE
SoHE holds monthly campus visits for prospective students and their families and guests. Register now for upcoming SoHE Campus Visit days!
If you are unable to attend one of our upcoming visitation dates, please contact the SoHE Student Academic Affairs and Career Development Office to schedule an appointment at advising@sohe.wisc.edu or 608-262-2608.
SoHE welcomes all First Year students and First Semester Transfer students to declare a SoHE major without completing the SoHE Major Application.
Have Questions Before Declaring?
For an in-depth overview of Human Ecology and all of our majors complete the online Becoming a SoHE Student (BASS) presentation and register for an optional group advising session. For quick questions or concerns, attend drop-in advising (Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and Thursday 1:00-3:00)
Ready to declare a SoHE Major
Complete the SoHE Major Declaration form today!
Minimal requirement is a 2.000 Cumulative GPA or higher
SoHE invites all continuing upper-level students (Sophomore and higher) to apply to a SoHE Major.
Have Questions Before Declaring?
For an in-depth overview of Human Ecology and all of our majors complete the online Becoming a SoHE Student (BASS) presentation and register for an optional group advising session. For quick questions or concerns, attend drop-in advising (Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and Thursday 1:00-3:00)
Competitive Application Process
SoHE Major application for on-campus students
Selection criteria includes
- Competitive Academic Performance
- Clearly articulate link between your career goals and SoHE major
- Available space in the programs
Want to talk with an Advisor about a SoHE degree? Contact us!
Advisors in our Student Academic Affairs & Career Development Office (SAA) can answer questions and provide insights into our majors. Call 608-262-2608 or email advising@sohe.wisc.edu.