TRAINING LEADERS, DOERS, AND COMPLEX-PROBLEM SOLVERS TO COLLABORATE, EXCEL, AND CHANGE THE WORLD
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies is the departmental home for all majors, minors, and certificate programs in Brooks College. Our award-winning faculty are nationally recognized for their innovative scholarship that bridges fields, finds action-oriented solutions to complex, real-world problems, and supports students from all backgrounds to explore, create, and succeed.
Want to take ownership of your education? Seeking to make a positive difference in your life, community, and the world? Interested in making connections and developing relationships with colleagues that will help you do more and can last a lifetime?
See what we can achieve together!
Just launched - New Summer Program!
Summer in West Michigan provides students in ANY major the opportunity to have a rich and unique learning experience, earning 9 credits, while learning and working in West Michigan.
Why Summer in West Michigan?
· Learn from GVSU faculty, community leaders, and regional experts
· Work in worthwhile and fulfilling internships within the region
· Connect with the land, history, and culture surrounding Grand Valley State University and West Michigan
Events
Angelica: For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution featuring Molly Beer (INT 100/201 approved)
January 29, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 Approved)
January 29, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
School of Interdisciplinary Studies KICK OFF OPEN HOUSE
January 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Groundhog Day Celebration
February 2, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Reporting on Key Issues in China and Taiwan with Emily Feng (INT 100/201 approved)
February 3, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Study Abroad Funding 101 Workshop
February 4, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Connecting With A Faculty Mentor
February 4, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Campus Conversation- IMPACTS OF CHANGE- How is Everyone Doing? (INT 100/201 Approved)
February 4, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Knowledge Support Series: Managing Peer Pressure & Temptations
February 5, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM