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
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
March 31, 2026 All Day
Native Plants & Campus Landscaping (INT 100/201 approved)
March 31, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Campus Conversation Series- Navigating Eco-Grief: Critical Hope for a Better Future (INT 100/201 approved)
March 31, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
April 1, 2026 All Day
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
April 2, 2026 All Day
Knowledge Support Series: The ABC�s of CBD & THC
April 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved)
April 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
April 3, 2026 All Day
Drop-In Days of Service
April 3, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM