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
Virtual Info Session: Internships & Professional Development Lunch & Learn
March 20, 2026 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
2026 Mosaic Lecture: Mobilizing Mathematics for the Fight Against Cancer (INT 100/201 approved)
March 23, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Screening & Dialogue: Rising Against Asian Hate (INT 100/201 approved)
March 24, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
"Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media" - Educational Foundations Annual Film and Speaker Event (INT 100/201 approved)
March 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion: Great Michigan Read (INT 100/201 approved)
March 25, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Laker Data Rescue
March 25, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Religious Studies and Human Rights Pizza Night
March 25, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner and Dialogue
March 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Global Languages & Cultures Festival (INT 100/201 approved)
March 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM