Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS)

International Studies Major and Minor Learn about the major and minor requirements.

PICS Funding PICS helps fund its students to study, research, and intern abroad.

Undergraduate Events with PICS PICS supports cohort building, career, and professional development events.

PICS Study Abroad Experiences PICS encourages all students to have a study abroad experience.

Courses with PICS View the updated interdisciplinary PICS course list each semester.

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Recent News

PICS student, Ashley Smith, reflects upon her participation in the Association of Pacific Rim Universities conference in Santiago, Chile

Smith attended the conference, "Future Global Citizenship Leaders: Addressing Pacific Rim Challenges," with the assistance of a PICS Professional Development Grant.

Approved Winter 2026 PICS Course List Coming November 10

Visit the PICS Courses page on Monday, November 10 to review approved courses! Eligible students wishing to declare the International Studies major should fill out the International Studies Major Declaration Form.

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