Due to the COVID-19 pandemic (more information here), the Office of Admission is closed to visitors with the exception of outdoor campus tours led by admission staff.
For more opportunities to engage with Grinnell, check out our virtual visit options! You are also welcome to contact us via email at the Office of Admission or call 641-269-3600 if you have further questions.
Join us for a 30-minute virtual information session led by an admission counselor that will provide a quick overview on all things Grinnell. We also invite you to join current students for a 45-minute live virtual tour of campus from the comfort of your own home.
Want to explore our campus on your own first? Check out our YouVisit virtual tour instead.
Come explore our community during an in-person, outdoor campus tour with an Admission staff member. We invite you and up to two guests to register for this opportunity below.
Please note that walk-in visitors cannot be accommodated at this time.
Throughout the year our current students will host live virtual chats to give you an inside scoop on what Grinnell can offer you. Have a couple of quick questions? Sign up for a casual drop-in live chat with current students. Want to hear about the experiences of our students, from first year to graduation? Attend a live session with current students where they map out their student journeys, including study abroad, research projects they've conducted, internships they’ve pursued, and more.
No information session times working with your schedule? Check out this student- and counselor-led information session on academics, student life, off-campus study, research, career development services, and the importance of mentorship and community at Grinnell.
Can’t attend one of our live virtual tours? We invite you to watch a recording of one of our live virtual tours instead.
Optional, but highly recommended! Online interviews are a great way to share more about yourself, and can take place over FaceTime, Google Duo, Skype, Zoom, or the phone. After you request an online interview, a senior interviewer or admission counselor will contact you within 5 business days to schedule a mutually convenient day and time. Please note that you may only interview once, and interviews are available beginning in April of your junior year through January of your senior year.
One of the best ways to get to know Grinnell is to meet current students. We believe our admission interns are a great sampling of the students who choose to attend Grinnell; see who they are, where they come from, and some of the things they’ve done while at Grinnell. And if you have any questions for them, feel free to contact them.
Want to know who travels your area, will be reading your application, and can answer specific questions you might have about Grinnell? Our admission counselors are here for you — feel free to reach out.
In the fall semester, we have two Discover Grinnell weekend programs in addition to a Fall Preview Day. In February, we offer a Junior Visit Day for high school juniors who are beginning the college search process. In March and April we welcome our admitted students to campus for special admitted student weekend events.
Beginning in April of your junior year, you can interview with one of our admission representatives online, on campus, or in an area near you. An interview isn’t required for admission (and you may only interview once), but it’s a great chance for our staff to get to know you more and find out if Grinnell is a good fit for you.
High school and community-based organization advisers/counselors are welcome to request a virtual presentation from the Office of Admission on a variety of topics ranging from a general overview of Grinnell to specifics on applying to a selective liberal arts college, the college essay, and college fit and financial aid. Our visits typically last 30-45 minutes and take place over Zoom.
We’d love to know if you plan on attending one of our admission events off-campus. Use the link below to see when we are going to be in your area for college fairs, information sessions, evening programs, interviews, and more!
During your visit, our admission counselors will hold an info session that covers a lot of ground: our academic programs, career development services, internship and research opportunities, admission requirements, and need- and merit-based financial aid opportunities. After your session, you’ll take a student-led campus tour that explores our academic buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, dining hall, and more.
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