Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

Albion College has grown into a residential undergraduate institution focused on connecting academic study with practical experience. Students choose from more than 100 areas of study, with majors, minors, concentrations, and certificate options across fields such as biochemistry, computer science, data science, economics, education, environmental studies, public policy, psychology, Spanish, theatre, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.

Experiential learning is built into the academic experience through internships, undergraduate research, creative projects, community engagement, and global study. Students can work with faculty on research projects as early as their first year. Albion’s centers, institutes, and programs provide professional development and community engagement in public policy, medicine, sustainability, teacher development, social change, business, and management. The Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program offers small interdisciplinary classes and cultural events.

The college is located at 611 East Porter Street in Albion, Michigan. Students have access to campus events, athletic events, campus tours, and virtual campus exploration. Albion states that every first-year and transfer student receives a scholarship, with an average financial aid package of $52,128 for the 2025-26 academic year. International students should also note the college’s global study opportunities and its focus on mentoring, career preparation, and applying classroom learning beyond campus.

This programme allows students to create a custom major by combining courses from multiple departments. It is delivered on-campus in a full-time format over four years. Students work closely with a faculty advisor to design a coherent academic plan. The focus is on interdisciplinary study tailored to individual academic and career goals.

Focus areas include biology and kinesiology, physics and psychology, English and music, arts administration, Latin American studies, political economy.

The programme requires a minimum of 36 credits in courses selected from at least two departments. Students must complete a senior thesis or capstone project under faculty supervision.

Graduates pursue roles in fields such as arts administration, public health, and social philosophy.

Applicants must submit a formal proposal outlining their course plan. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. The proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor and the academic committee.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 83% of applicants.