Information for families of admitted students
Congratulations on your student’s admission to Grinnell College, and welcome to our global community (1,700 students from all 50 states and more than 40 countries; one in four students is a domestic student of color; one in five is international; and more than 60 languages are spoken on campus). You play an important role in your student’s transition to college, and the resources on this page will help you fulfill that key role.
Congratulations! Your student has been admitted. What's next?
Here’s a brief timeline of activities and events to plan for before the school year begins.
* All forms will be available through Grinnell’s intranet site, GrinnellShare (login required).
“Our daughter formed a tight group of friends on the second floor of Norris, where she lived during her first year. These friends sustained and supported her during the period of remote learning. She has been challenged by the courses in her intended majors (biology and Spanish) and is excited about exploring new areas (dance and East Asian religions).
Faculty and staff have worked hard to provide our daughter with the best possible college experience. Professors have been actively engaged in her education in many ways, including one-on-one conversations outside the classroom. The administration has been responsive to her needs. When she needed to return home mid-semester for family reasons, the student assistance staff were very helpful.”
— Bret & Doreen Gifford, P ’23
Grinnell’s campus is nestled in a residential neighborhood, just one mile from a regional medical center. The College takes your students' health, wellness, and safety seriously.
We are able to offer a robust in-person campus experience — within the responsive standards of community health we have used throughout the pandemic — thanks to several important actions we have taken and resources we have in place.
On-campus offerings include in-person and virtual appointments with nurses and a counseling team that includes licensed psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed independent social workers.
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