We understand not everyone can get to campus in person. If you can’t come for a visit, or if you’d like a sneak peek before making your trip, check out the virtual events below and see why so many call Grinnell home.
(that take less than an hour!)
These 30-minute information sessions are led by an admission counselor and will give you an overview of Grinnell’s curriculum, off-campus study programs, post-graduate preparation experiences, research opportunities, admission requirements, and aid processes.
During this 45-minute live virtual tour, students will guide you through the campus tour they’d normally give, with the stories they love to tell, all from the comfort of your home. Tours are available twice a week (excluding holidays and exam weeks).
Interviews are a great way to share more about yourself and can take place over a video or phone call, typically lasting 30 minutes. Interviews at Grinnell are optional, but highly recommended. Please note that you may only interview once, and interviews are only available from June through December for rising seniors/seniors in high school.
Have specific questions about financial aid at Grinnell? Book either a virtual meeting or telephone call with a staff member in the Office of Financial Aid.
Whether it's deep philosophy or you want to ask about the weather in Iowa, our current students and admission staff are happy to talk! After you complete this form, one of us will contact you to schedule a mutually convenient day and time for this informal, non-evaluative chat.
Got a quick question? Submit it through our online form and get an email back from a current student with an answer.
Sign-up links will appear in our event portal as soon as registration goes live.
Discover Grinnell is our virtual fall open house program and a great way to get an overview of the Grinnell College experience from academics to student life, whether you are just getting started with the college search or finalizing your application.
Designed for juniors who are starting to develop their college list, this program offers a broad overview of Grinnell’s academic program, the small, residential liberal arts college experience, and tips from the experts on navigating the college admission and financial aid process.
Designed for students in any stage of the college process, this program offers a broad overview of Grinnell’s academic program, the small, residential liberal arts college experience, and tips from the experts on navigating the college admission and financial aid process.
This 1-hour session is designed for parents and families who have a student considering an application to Grinnell through an Early Decision round. Our admission and financial aid staff will give an overview of the application and financial aid process for domestic or international students and answer questions to help demystify the Early Decision process.
This preview program is a great way to discover your place at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and learn how Grinnell supports and celebrates the diverse identities, backgrounds, and beliefs of our students by meeting them where they are.
Join our Zoom room at any point during a two-hour block and stay for as long — or as briefly — as you’d like! There will be no admission counselors, no formal presentation, and no pressure to stick around after you get your questions answered.
Links to register will be available in your admitted student portal (login required).
Join us for a general admitted student program to hear from current students, faculty, and staff and get your questions answered during breakout sessions with fellow admitted students and a current student facilitator. Please note that while parents and family members are welcome for the tour and panel, breakout sessions are intended for students only.
Hear from the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) and the Director of International Admission about how Grinnell supports international students across their four years. Learn about Friends of international Students (FIS), pre-orientation programming, services offered by OISA, and more. Finally, get your questions answered during breakout sessions with a current student.
Learn about services offered by the Office of Intercultural Affairs (ICA), Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice (CRSSJ), Accessibility and Disability Resources, the Stonewall Resource Center, affinity groups on campus, pre-orientation programming, and more. Finally, get your questions answered during breakout sessions with a current student at Grinnell.
Want to learn more about a specific division at Grinnell? During this 45-minute current-student led presentation and Q&A, hear from students majoring in STEM, humanities, or social studies speak about their academic and co-curricular experiences at Grinnell, from research to internships to off-campus study, balancing a double major, and ways to use our flexible curriculum.
Join us with or without a drink for a 1-hour “happy hour” Q&A session to celebrate your student’s admission to Grinnell! Hear from and ask questions of parents of a currently enrolled Grinnell College student about their child’s experience so far at Grinnell. Admission and alumni relations staff will also be present to answer logistical questions.
Have a question about Grinnell now that you’ve enrolled? Or maybe you are still choosing between Grinnell and another school? These one-on-one video or voice chats are conducted by current students and are a great way to ask your questions in a no-pressure, casual environment, from anywhere.
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