Future Sole Program
School: Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design - PLC
Exclusive Industry – Certified design experience for HBCU students. Format: FREE Online. Application Period: February 9, 2026 – April 12, 2026.
DESIGN TRACK DISCIPLINE OFFERING: Apparel Design, Color Graphics Design, 2D Footwear Design, Product Marketing Design
*NOTE: EACH ROUND HAS A SELECTION REVIEW PROCESS FOR NEXT PHASE ADVANCEMENT
PROGRAM TIMELINE (PHASES)
• RD 1: Tryouts – Application Window
Monday, February 9, 2026 – Friday, April 12, 2026
• RD 2: Pre-Camp – 3 Week Online Self Pace Fundamentals
Monday, April 27, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026
• RD 3: Training Camp – 5 Week Online Project
Monday June 1, 2026 – Friday July 3, 2026
• RD 4: Selection Day – 1 Day Game Day Round Participant Selection
Thursday, July 16, 2026
• RD 5: Game Day – 1 Week In Person Project Development Experience at PLC
Monday, September 7, 2026 – Saturday September 12, 2026
Minimum Admission Requirements
GPA: Not Applicable
Standardized testing requirement: Not Applicable
English Proficiency Testing: Not Applicable
Level of education attainment required: Not Applicable
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen only and attend an HBCU institution.
Must be currently enrolled or within 3 years of completion (graduated).
Additional Admission Requirements
Personal Statement: Not Applicable
Transcripts: Not Applicable
Interview: Not Applicable
Portfolio/Work Samples: Not Applicable
Must have any level of Adobe Creative Suites knowledge.
Can be enrolled in any major or any graduate of an HBCU.