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

Brendan Sawyer

Studying at Wayne State Law School

Richard Damstra

Senior Advisor at the NATO Office of Strategic Communications in Brussels.

Khalil Rahal

2006 Graduate Leads Economic Development in Detroit

Courtney Johnston

Entrepreneur Founds Copywriting Business

Laura Carlson

2012 IR Graduate is Research Projects Manager at Feeding America, Gulf Coast

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Popular Pages

Events

Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?

February 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray the cost of GVSU undergraduate study abroad? Exploring Fulbright or another...

Real Talk: Social Sciences Edition

February 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gain inside information on career paths, resumes, interviewing, networking, and other career-related concepts that you can start using TODAY as a student by rotating between stations led by GVSU alumni...

Drop-In Days of Service

February 13, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. Click here for additional information

GVSU Faculty Fulbright Scholar Panel and Information Session (Friday, Feb. 13, 2026)

February 13, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Are you preparing for an upcoming sabbatical or other form of leave? Intrigued by the idea of a Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright Specialist award and eager to learn more? Join this Fulbright Scholar...

Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session

February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...

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