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
Knowledge Support Series: Nutrition for Managing Cravings, Withdrawal & Health
April 9, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Removing the Mask: What Men Hide Beneath the Surface (INT 100/201 approved)
April 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Night Against Procrastination
April 10, 2026 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Seed Library Prep - Service Opportunity
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Info Session: Internships & Professional Development Lunch & Learn
April 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Open Door Discussion: Velvet Rebellion - A Discussion of Dandyism and Queer Culture
April 10, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open Door Discussion: Grand Rapids PRIDE Connections
April 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Native Plants & Campus Landscaping (INT 100/201 approved)
April 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Combatting Human Trafficking
April 15, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM