Even though you're just starting out, you should know that college won't last forever. A Grinnell education, however, will. Grinnell gives you the essential skills that employers and institutions seek—the ability to think critically, analyze effectively, and write persuasively. Grinnell graduates are ready for the next challenge, whether it is medical school, starting a software company, or joining the Peace Corps.
A recent class saw more than half employed within three months of graduation, 30 percent
immediately attending a graduate school, and the remainder committed to community service or travel.
The most frequently listed occupations were business, human services, education,
mathematics/computing, communication, and health care.
Of those in graduate school, 86 percent were attending their first- or second-choice university.
The range of roles that Grinnell graduates play in the world reflects the commitment of the College and its students to intellectual engagement, and the desire to translate ideals into action.
At the time of graduation, your life as a Grinnellian has just barely begun. The four years you spend living and learning in Grinnell are a counterweight to about sixty more you'll spend in the alumni community. The Office of Alumni Relations fosters community across a broad diaspora of 20,000 alums—including you.
Reunion
Attended by 1,000 people every year, the Grinnell Reunion brings together various class years to revisit a formative part of their pasts. Participants attend lectures, tour new aspects of campus, receive Alumni Awards and, of course, catch up with one another.
How will the Grinnell community benefit you?
Being a Grinnell alumna or alumnus is more than just going to Reunion every so often. It is an abiding connection to friendships, goals, and ideas you developed as an undergraduate. Moving to a new city? Just ask, and Alumni Relations will give you names of other Grinnell alums in the area—many major cities even have Grinnell happy hours and other events. Looking to hire? Make use of the Alumni Career Network. Need career advice? Grinnell's Career Development Office offers career counseling to ALL Grinnellians, past and present.
Stay in Touch
Grinnell College publishes several alumni-focused periodicals. To stay up to date on Grinnell news and alumni achievements, be sure to read the critically acclaimed Grinnell Magazine, or subscribe to one of the alumni listservs. You may also receive g mail or the seasonal Sportsletter by mail. The most recent addition to this arsenal of information is Exit 182, a newsletter written, edited, and illustrated by current students.