Admitted Student Receptions

Each April, Grinnell College plays host to all the students admitted following the application process. Three consecutive Fridays offer you the chance to meet other potential students, attend classes, and learn a lot more about Grinnell. It's a busy and exciting time—don't miss out!

A sample schedule for the program is below. You will notice that there are several presentations and events occurring at the same time. Please feel free to attend the sessions that best meet your interests and fit conveniently into your schedule for the day.

7:30am - Harris Center

Registration, Breakfast, and Welcome

9:00am - Harris Center

Presentation about Intensive Mentoring (First-Year Tutorial and Mentored Advanced Projects)

10:00am

Presentation about Campus Life (Student Responsibility, Self Governance, Residence Life); Class Visits; Campus Tour

11:00am

Faculty Fair (an opportunity to meet with faculty members from every department); Lunch

12:20pm

Current Student Panel for Admitted Students; Current Parent Panel for Visiting Parents

1:15pm

Presentation about Active Learning (Varsity Athletics, Intramurals, Outdoor Recreation); Class Visits; Campus Tour

2:15pm

Presentation about Global Experience (Off-Campus Study Programs); Presentation about The Grinnell Community (Religious Life and Community Service); Campus Tour

3:15pm

Student Organization Fair (an opportunity to meet with representatives from student clubs and organizations)

4:15pm

Overnight guests and hosts meet