Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00
Grinnell College1115 8th AveGrinnell, IA 50112United States
We're excited to invite you to this on-campus program hosted by the Office of Admission!
Discover Grinnell is our annual fall open house for prospective students and guests. You will have the opportunity to tour campus, sit in on a class, explore academic and co-curricular life, and hear from current students, faculty, administrators, and coaches. Special panels will also address internships and research projects, off-campus study, and the process of applying for admission and financial aid. A complimentary lunch will be available. Please see the most up-to-date, tentative program schedule here. All program activities are optional.
Interviews begin in the Admission and Student Financial Services building and generally last 20-30 minutes. Be sure the interview time you select does not overlap with other components of your visit. Interviews are conducted by trained seniors at the College or by admission counselors. Interviews are a two-way street: we get to learn more about you and you get to learn more about us in a one-on-one setting. Please note that interviews are completely optional and are not required for admission, but if you choose to have one, it will be included as part of our evaluation of your application.Interviews are also available via phone or video call if you are interested in this option or you're not able to schedule one during your time on campus.
Visiting families arriving at the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) or the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) should plan to rent a car to travel to and from Grinnell College. Taxis, ride share services (Uber, Lyft), and public transportation are not available once you are in Grinnell or to get you from Grinnell back to the airport. Grinnell College does not provide shuttle services within Grinnell or to and from the airport for visiting families.
Grinnell College welcomes individuals with disabilities and strives to provide the fullest access possible during the visit experience. If you or a family member require 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.
Safe travels! We'll see you soon.