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
Global Languages & Cultures Festival (INT 100/201 approved)
March 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Book Discussion: Great Michigan Read (INT 100/201 approved)
March 26, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Professional Learning Opportunity: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience with Amanda Syers (MWEE)
March 26, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sustainability Champions 2026
March 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Open Door Discussion: Pride as Protest - Organizing Against Shame (INT 100/201 approved)
March 27, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Study Abroad Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
March 27, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Música Sin Fronteras: Cabildo and Mexicuba (INT 100/201 approved)
March 29, 2026 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
March 30, 2026 All Day
Humanity for Prisoners
March 30, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM