The minor in International Migration Studies orients students toward comparative, historical, and international dimensions, providing structured exposure to the relevant scholarship. It aims to build an appreciation of international migration and its dilemmas as it draws on the insights generated from a broad array of disciplines and methodological approaches needed for grappling with a vast social and intellectual phenomenon.
 

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Admission to the International Migration Studies minor is by application and is competitive, using courses, grades, grade-point averages, and personal statements as minimum standards for consideration. To better ensure that they can be successful in their research, students must also secure a faculty member who serves as their thesis advisor, generally to be chosen from the list of affiliated faculty.

Applicants must be in good academic standing with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better and demonstrate a genuine interest in the subject matter. Applicants are not automatically accepted into the minor and only a limited number of students are admitted each year. Applications must be submitted no later than spring quarter of the junior year.