Welcome!
Please explore the list of annual programs and open houses that we offer virtually and in-person. Events are listed chronologically.
If you can't attend one of these programs, feel free to register in advance for one of our regular campus visits. Can't make it to campus? 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.
All times are in Central (Chicago) Time.
Virtual Summer Preview Day
Register for Sunday, July 21, 2–4 p.m.
Join us for our annual summer preview day, hosted on Zoom! Prospective students and family members are welcome to attend. Learn the basics about Grinnell’s unique academic program, vibrant community, and more. Bring questions for Grinnell students and employees during this two-hour event.
Discover Grinnell
Friday, September 27, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
Registration will open in mid-July 2024.
Discover Grinnell programs are our annual in-person fall open house programs for high school juniors and seniors. We have a full schedule of activities planned, including class visits and opportunities to speak with faculty members, administrators, and current students. It’s a great time to visit campus and get to know the Grinnell community!
Virtual Discover Grinnell Program
Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 2–4 p.m.
Registration will open in August 2024.
Eager to learn more about what Grinnell College can offer you? Discover Grinnell is our virtual fall open house program for prospective students and families. It’s a great way to get a broad overview of the Grinnell College experience, whether you are just getting started with the college search or finalizing your application.
Virtual Grinnell Diversity Preview Program
Fall 2024
This preview program is a great way to discover your place at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Registrants must be students entering their senior year of high school who identify as any of the following:
- a student of color (American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Latinx/Hispanic; or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander)
- the first in their immediate family to attend college
- a member of the LGBTQIA+ community
- a part of any community that would add to Grinnell College’s diversity.
While this program is primarily for domestic students, international students are welcome to participate.
Early Decision with the Experts (Virtual)
Domestic Edition: Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 3–4 p.m.
International Edition: Friday, October 25, 2024, from 7–8 a.m.
Registration will be available in August 2024.
This hour-long session is designed specifically for domestic or international parents and families who have a student who wants to apply to Grinnell College through Early Decision. The session will begin with an overview of the application and financial aid process as it applies to domestic students or international students. Admission and financial aid staff will leave plenty of time to answer your questions and are prepared to demystify the Early Decision process as much as possible so that your student is ready to submit an Early Decision I application by Nov. 15, or Early Decision II application by Jan. 5. Prospective students are also welcome to attend.
Junior Visit Day
Monday, February 17, 2025
Registration will be available in fall 2024.
Whether you’re a high school junior who is already in the thick of your college search or you’re looking to go on your very first college visit, we’ve designed a program just for you.
During our Junior Visit Day, you’ll be able to tour campus and get an overview of Grinnell’s personalized academic program, life beyond the classroom, and our admission and financial aid process. It’s a great opportunity to meet current students and start to think about if you might be a Grinnellian.
Virtual Junior Visit Day
Winter 2025
During our Virtual Junior Visit Day, you’ll get an overview of Grinnell’s uniquely personalized academic program, learn more about life at a small, residential liberal arts college, and hear tips from the experts on navigating the college admission and financial aid process. You’ll also be able to take a live virtual tour of campus led by current students.
In-Person Admitted Student Day Programs
April 2025 — register through your Admitted Student Portal
Registration will be available in March 2025.
Congratulations on your admission! We invite you and your family to learn more about Grinnell by joining us for a program just for admitted students. Over the course of the day, you’ll have the chance to:
- hear from faculty and current students about the academic experience
- sit in on a class
- hear about post-graduate opportunities and funding for internships from staff members in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service
- learn about student life and our residential community during a current student panel
- take a student-led tour of campus
- tour the performing arts and athletics and recreation centers
Virtual Admitted Student Programs and Events
Spring 2025 — register through your Admitted Student Portal
Congratulations on your admission to Grinnell College! We are excited to present a variety of opportunities to get to know Grinnell through panels, programs, live virtual chats, and more. Example programs including hearing from current students about our three academic divisions or diving into breakout rooms to ask your “real” questions about Grinnell; learning about the international student experience at Grinnell; and observing a panel about diversity, belonging, and inclusion with Intercultural Affairs staff and students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Grinnell College welcomes individuals with disabilities and strives to provide the fullest access possible during the visit process. If any member of your party requires an accommodation as the result of a disability, you must request accommodations at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled visit to ensure that the fullest range of accommodation options are available. It may not be possible to meet all requested accommodations when accommodations are requested fewer than two weeks in advance.