Integrative Studies: A Unique Path

Are you

  • passionate about exploring unanswered questions by applying multiple disciplinary pathways?
  • absorbed by complex problems that seem to demand integrative answers from diverse perspectives?
  • focused on a professional goal that demands a unique academic path?

If so, an Integrative Studies* major may be right for you.

Integrative Studies allows you to work with faculty across the College to design a major that will help you address critical questions and pursue professional goals in ways that generally cannot be accomplished through an existing major.

Each Integrative Studies program is unique, since students develop a plan of study based on their own distinct set of questions and goals.

It takes a special set of skills to pursue an Integrative Studies major. The program works especially well for students who are engaged in, and ready to take responsibility for, their own education, and who are self-motivated, intellectually curious, and ready to challenge themselves.

If that describes you, we invite you to consider pursuing this make-your-own pathway through an Ithaca College education.

*Note: This program was formerly called Planned Studies.

Applications to Integrative Studies

If you're thinking about making your own major, please be in touch now.

If you are a sophomore, we can develop your application now, including advising in advance of spring 2027 registration, and complete the application materials this fall. First semester juniors can also apply now - just in time to be accepted!

Note that second semester juniors are not eligible to be admitted to the Integrative Studies major.

Want to talk about Integrative Studies?

If you have an idea for a design your own major or if you want to learn more about Integrative Studies, fill out this interest form and the coordinator will reach out to start a conversation.