The Fall 2025 semester Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) course list will be available on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 on the PICS Courses page.
If you are planning to declare the International Studies major, please review the updated International Studies Major Declaration Policy:
Students must be enrolled in or have completed INTLSTD 101 in order to declare. Additionally, students pursuing the Political Economy and Development (PED) sub-plan must be enrolled in or have completed ECON 101 in order to declare.
If you have met the declaration policy requirements and wish to declare, please complete the International Studies Major Declaration Form. International Studies advisors will be in contact with you once your declaration is processed and will follow up with any questions.
Declared International Studies majors will be eligible to enroll in INTLSTD 301 or INTLSTD 401 during their Fall 2025 enrollment appointment.
Students are also encouraged to attend the International Studies Virtual Information Session and Q&A on Tuesday, April 22 at 4 PM ET. Please register to attend this Zoom Webinar.
For more information or questions, please email is-advising@umich.edu or set up an appointment with an International Studies advisor.
