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
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
April 3, 2026 All Day
Drop-In Days of Service
April 3, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sociology Club Presents: Join or Die Film Screening
April 3, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ENS Winter 2026 Sustainability Showcase (March 30 - April 4)
April 4, 2026 All Day
African Ball: Tour of Africa (INT 100/201 approved)
April 4, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training (INT 100/201 Approved)
April 6, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Going Public II: Presenting your Research as a Zine (Student Scholars Day-related event) (INT 100 approved)
April 7, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dr. Keivan G. Stassun: Student Scholars Day Keynote Speaker (INT 100/201 approved)
April 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Student Scholars Day 2026 (INT 100/201 approved)
April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM