Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) | U-M LSA 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.

Congratulations International Studies Class of 2019! PICS extends its best wishes to this year's graduating class.

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Recent News

International Studies Honors Plan Information Session – Nov. 12

Rising seniors interested in the PICS Honors Plan are strongly encouraged to attend this information session and enroll in INTLSTD 390.

Approved WN20 PICS Course List Coming Nov. 11 and Students Can Enroll in 301 Upon Receiving 101 Grade

On Nov. 11, visit the PICS Courses page to review the courses and start backpacking! Students wishing to declare the International Studies major may do so after they receive their final grade in INTLSTD 101 this fall.

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Quick question for our advisors?

Please email is-advising@umich.edu.

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Walk-in advising hours for Fall 2019:

Mondays and Thursdays, 9-11 AM

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-3 PM

Quick Links

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Student Handbook

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Student Funding

Honors Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

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