About CALS
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) advances the health and welfare of people, animals and the environment through research and education in agriculture, community, human and rural development, natural resources, nutrition and the life sciences. With eight academic departments and over 1,300 undergraduates, CALS is the second largest college at the University of Idaho.
Dean's Message
Review Interim Dean Foltz's message and short biography.
Scholarship Information
We offer prospective and current students a variety of scholarships. Find the right scholarship for you
Why Attend CALS
Take a look at our top ten reasons for attending CALS.
What is a land-grant university?
Land-grant universities were created by the U.S. Congress in the late 1800s to make a practical college education accessible to the American people. States were granted federal land to establish a college that would teach, among other topics, agriculture, military tactics, the mechanic arts and home economics. Topics have evolved to reflect current needs, and today, land-grant universities create and disseminate knowledge to address society’s most pressing problems, including creating alternative fuels, cleaning pollution and treating disease.
Dean's MessageReview Interim Dean Foltz's message and short biography.
Scholarship InformationWe offer prospective and current students a variety of scholarships. Find the right scholarship for you
Why Attend CALSTake a look at our top ten reasons for attending CALS.
What is a land-grant university?
Land-grant universities were created by the U.S. Congress in the late 1800s to make a practical college education accessible to the American people. States were granted federal land to establish a college that would teach, among other topics, agriculture, military tactics, the mechanic arts and home economics. Topics have evolved to reflect current needs, and today, land-grant universities create and disseminate knowledge to address society’s most pressing problems, including creating alternative fuels, cleaning pollution and treating disease.