Prospective Students

Welcome to GVSU International Relations

Are you ready to:

  • Study how terrorist networks are created and how they attract new members?
  • Examine the impact of climate change and how nations are cooperating to slow global warming?
  • Learn why so many of Michigan’s manufacturing jobs have been lost to China, Mexico, and other countries?
  • Read books by famous world leaders and diplomats?
  • Specialize in a region and learn intensely about its language, history, and culture?
  • Travel abroad and learn about international cultures and organizations first hand?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you should consider majoring in International Relations at GVSU. Our program will provide you with the education and skills you need to be successful in a variety of international fields!

The GVSU IR program is Interdisciplinary; to fulfill the major students need to earn credits in:

  • Political Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Economics and Business
  • Foreign Language

Read more about us, or consult the popular pages below. 

Spotlights

Jessica Soto Smith Spotlight

Jessica Soto Smith

2011 Graduate at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies at Northwestern University

Christopher Hoff Spotlight

Christopher Hoff

Christopher Hoff

David Root Spotlight

David Root

2002 Graduate Administers Multiple Peace Corps Programs in North Macedonia

Dorothy Sewe Spotlight

Dorothy Sewe

International Refugee Work in Grand Rapids

Sam Stephenson Spotlight

Sam Stephenson

Member of U.S. Air Force, Graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California

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Events

Peace Corps Information Session with current Peace Corps Volunteer and GV Alum Adam Blugerman '20 (Kyrgyzstan)

June 14, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Interested in international service? Curious about the Peace Corps? Eager to learn more about the application process? Join this Information Session to hear from and ask questions of GV alum Adam Blugerman...

Fulbright Scholar Program: Information Session (for faculty) hosted by the Institute of International Education (IIE)

June 15, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Planning on an international research collaboration? Interested in learning more about opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad as a Fulbright Scholar? Preparing for an upcoming sabbatical? Please...

Virtual Info Session: Fulbright US Student Program (ETA and S/R)

June 21, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for independent research...

U.S. Student Fulbright INTERNAL Deadline

August 16, 2023 All Day

The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...

U.S. Student Fulbright EXTERNAL Deadline

October 11, 2023 All Day

The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...

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News

Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship

Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship

The 2023 Zeeb International Relations Study Abroad Scholarship winner is sophomore Cloey Fleming.

Apr 26, 2023

Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Ryan Iacovone is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.

Apr 25, 2023

Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards

Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards

Katie Koczak (International Relations) and Aaron Rusch (Political Science) are the 2023 award winners.

Apr 11, 2023

GVSU Students Attend Midwest Model European Union At Indiana University

GVSU Students Attend Midwest Model European Union At Indiana University

Professor John Constantelos and students from his European Union Course attend Midwest Model European Union at Indiana University.

Apr 7, 2023

Gjolaj Wins Gayle Davis Award

Gjolaj Wins Gayle Davis Award

Jessica Gjolaj is the 2023 winner of GVSU's Gayle R. Davis Award.

Apr 6, 2023

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