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 Gala (Approved INT 100/201)
November 8, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Study Abroad Funding 101 Workshop
November 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sacred Site Visit - Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple (INT 100/201 Approved)
November 11, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
2025 National Place-Based Education Conference
November 12, 2025 All Day
Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved)
November 12, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Global Laker Story Slam INT 100/201 APPROVED
November 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Love is a Battle: James Baldwin's Patriotism (INT 100/201 Approved)
November 12, 2025 4:30 PM
Research OUT LOUD! (INT 100 Approved)
November 12, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2025 National Place-Based Education Conference
November 13, 2025 All Day