Information for Graduates

For Questions and Concerns

Any questions or concerns regarding Commencement activities should be directed to: 

Office of Conference Operations and Events 
Grinnell College Grinnell, IA 
50112-1690 
(641) 269-3179
fax (641) 269-4650 
email commencement

After Commencement

Final Transcripts

The registrar will not be able to finalize (the degree, major, and honors) transcripts for graduating seniors until mid-June. If you request transcripts in June, please tell us to hold the request until the degree has been noted on the transcripts; transcripts sent in early June will not show your final degree.

Students who have not completed their graduation requirements will receive diploma covers but no diploma at Commencement. Please provide a mailing address. When your requirements are complete and we have conferred your degree, we will send the diploma to you.

If you are unable to attend Commencement, please contact the Office of the Registrar with contact and mailing information.

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Networking and connecting with other alumni is one of the best ways to achieve postgraduate goals. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is here to help foster these connections as well as welcome you to the alumni online community.

On this site, you can access our alumni directory, read about and register for regional events, class, and affinity Reunions, and most importantly, update your contact information and submit news about milestones — family, education, and career — so as to stay connected with the Grinnell community after you leave campus.

In addition to organizing activities such as happy hours and professional networking events in over 30 cities, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations sends out a monthly e- newsletter that will feature various resources and upcoming events — and even highlight some of your classmates — so be sure to update your contact information.

Consider also connecting, sharing, and networking:

Email and Network Access

One month after commencement, your Grinnell College network account will transition to Alumni status. Access to your @grinnell.edu email will be retained. You may modify your password anytime.

Alumni do not have access to Grinnell College-sponsored Microsoft 365 OneDrive and Office web applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), network storage on \\storage, and Blackboard. Transfer any files you wish to keep from your Microsoft 365 OneDrive and network storage to an alternate location. Your files will only be retained by the College for 30 days following commencement.

You may secure a separate Outlook account on your own. This separate Outlook account would replace the services and allow you to migrate your files in bulk at no cost. The Microsoft Outlook website has details about Outlook accounts and how to use the OneDrive.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Information Technology Services.

Order a Copy of the Cyclone

The Cyclone is the College yearbook, funded by the Student Publications & Radio Committee (SPARC) and put together by the Student Alumni Council (SAC).

Though content varies from year to year, it generally covers major campus events, student organizations, athletics, theatre/dance, and other campus traditions. Additionally, all seniors are invited to submit a personal photo and quote for inclusion in the senior section.

Questions? Email The Cyclone for more information.

Campus Phone Numbers

  • Bookstore 641-269-3424
  • Campus Switchboard 641-269-4000
  • Office of Student Accounts 641-269-4100
  • Center for Careers, Life, and Service 641-269-4940
  • Development and Alumni Relations 641-269-1846
  • Conference Operations and Events 641-269-3235
  • Dining Services 641-269-3661
  • Financial Aid 641-269-3250
  • Information Technology Services 641-269-4400
  • Mail Services 641-269-3421
  • Registrar 641-269-3450
  • Security 641-269-4600
  • Student Affairs 641-269-3700

Congratulations on Your Graduation!

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