Student walks through central campus during springtime

Virtual Visit Experience

Home of the curious, the inspired, the passionate, the driven. The change makers of the world.

While we love our beautiful location in the heart of Iowa and would love to show you around, we’re unable to welcome you to campus at this time.

We hope you use this page to explore what makes us, us: our collective passion for learning, our commitment to social responsibility, our insatiable quest for knowledge in pursuit of a better world, and the connections we hold with one another.

So begin your exploration here. Learn how Grinnell can help you realize your full potential and make an impact on the world.

Living on Campus

Where students thrive.

In addition to providing a safe and comfortable living space, the residence halls at Grinnell College foster a strong sense of community. Within these halls, you’ll learn to practice self-governance, living and working well with others to promote an inclusive and healthy environment.

Explore your new home and all it has to offer here:

Residential Life
Campus Life
Your Dining Options

Redefining college cuisine.

A community gathering space with globally-inspired and award-winning dining, our Marketplace offers a depth and variety of food choices to keep you satisfied. Our menu also accommodates all dietary needs.

See what's on the menu today!

Dining

What's it Like to Eat in Grinnell's Dining Hall?

Menu/NetNutrition

A Different Type of Information Session

Hear fourth-year students Maddy Smith and Ayyad Jacob share their unique stories about learning, life, and friendship at Grinnell.

Two Seniors Talk Grinnell

Your Campus Community

How Do I Find My People?

Moving to a new home and starting a new chapter of your life can be challenging. At Grinnell, we thrive on individuality, diverse perspectives, and fostering a community that is welcoming to all. As you settle into our campus, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with others, whether through the classroom, more than 150 student organizations, or at campus events and parties that are free of charge and open to all.

Your people are out there. Come meet your future crew.

Life at Grinnell

Arts & Culture

Student Organizations

Athletics
Your Academic Experience

Explore your interests.

At Grinnell, we believe that learning works best when you’re actively involved in your classroom community, studying what matters to you. We believe in making connections across academic disciplines, learning beyond the classroom, and pursuing excellence in everything we do. With more than 500 courses and just one required class outside of your major, you’ll have plenty of academic freedom. But you won’t go it alone; dedicated faculty advisers provide guidance and support every step of the way.

Start planning your journey.

Academics
Majors & Concentrations
First-Year Academics

Connect in Real Time

Connect with us to answer all of your questions! Whether you'd like a virtual info session with our admission staff, a photo tour through our favorite spots in Iowa, or just to watch silly videos on TikTok, we're here for you.

Live Virtual Information Sessions

TikTok

Instagram

Limitless Opportunities

The world is your classroom.

We know your personal and professional lives are diverse, complex, and multifaceted. And your education should be as well. Whether through mentored research, on-campus employment, global study options, internships, volunteer experiences, and other forms of civic engagement, you'll find a Grinnell education means learning outside the classroom as much as inside it.

Here, the world is your classroom. Start the exploration.

Center for Careers, Life, & Service

Global Grinnell

Research

Graduate Outcomes
Life in Grinnell, Iowa

Small town, big heart.

An idyllic town in the heart of Iowa, Grinnell is an active, progressive, quirky community always on the lookout for the next generation of leaders and change makers. As a student at Grinnell, you’ll get to know our beautiful parks, vibrant restaurant scene, and artsy vibe. We hope you'll discover why so many of us love calling Grinnell home.

Explore what Grinnell has to offer – and learn what you might bring to our community.

Grinnell, Iowa

Getting Around

My-OWA Interactive Map