Application Forms due Financial Aid Forms due Decisions mailed Applicant Reply due
Early Decision I 11/15 11/15 12/15 1/9
Early Decision II 1/2 1/2 2/1 2/15
Regular Decision 1/2 2/1 4/1 5/1
International Regular Decision 1/2 1/2 4/1 5/1
Transfer - Spring 12/1 12/1 12/20 1/1
Transfer - Fall 5/1 5/1 5/20 6/1
International Transfer
(Fall entrance only)
5/1 5/1 5/20 6/1


* Due date = date form must be postmarked.
** For international students, the housing deposit required with your intention to enroll at Grinnell must be received in the Office of Admission by the Applicant Reply due date.

For detailed information, visit: Application Options and Early Decision: Is It Right for You?

Visiting Options (give different heading)

  • Academic Calendar
  • Admitted Student Receptions: Three Fridays each April
  • Discover Grinnell Days -- three special weekends in fall with special activities designed just for you:
    • September 17, 2007
    • October 12, 2007
    • November 16, 2007
  • Iowa Private College Week
  • Visiting Grinnell