Student Affairs

The mission of the Department of Residence Life is to provide a foundation, which encourages an environment of safety, health, comfort, and inclusive residential living and learning.

This department is responsible for the Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, the Harris Center, Student Activities, KDIC 88.5FM, Forensics (Debate Union, Mock Trial, Model UN), Bob’s Underground, Student Craft Workshop (Ceramics and Photography), the Student Activity Fund (SAFund), the Young, Gifted and Black (YGB) Gospel Choir, and Family Weekend.

The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) supports the educational experience of international Grinnellians, in recognition of their unique cultural, social, and regulatory needs and contributions.

The Office of Campus Safety complements Grinnell’s philosophy of self-governance and personal responsibility by working with students, faculty members, and others to prevent safety issues and provide a safe campus environment in which to live, learn, and work.

Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) offers an integrated model of physical health and mental health services to support the personal and academic success of all Grinnell College students.

Whether you want to connect with on-campus, student-run religious and spiritual organizations, worship communities in town, or religious staff members for conversation or counseling, the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice helps you engage with Grinnell’s diverse spiritual community.

Student Support and Advocacy  is available to provide assistance to students experiencing significant difficulties or crisis situations to ensure that each student has the opportunity to achieve their academic and co-curricular goals at Grinnell College.

The Student Conduct program of the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) seeks to create and sustain a culture of respect and responsibility — the underlying tenets of our self‐governing community.