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Visit Grinnell | Grinnell College
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Visit Grinnell
There’s something about this place.
College is more than classes and studying — for four years, this will be your home. On-campus and virtual visits are one of the most powerful ways you can energize your college search, and perhaps the best way to experience for yourself what it feels like to be a Grinnellian.
We hear it from students again and again — when they visited campus, they knew in their hearts that Grinnell was the right choice. Come find out what
your
Grinnell story could look like.
Photo of Sunrise on Grinnell College campus
On-Campus Visits
See our rolling hills and breathtaking sunsets. Walk from our state-of-the art science center to our old-meets-new Humanities and Social Studies Center. See a play, take in an art show, and experience life at Grinnell for yourself.
Register for an on-campus visit
.
Individualized Campus Visits
A visit to Grinnell can include an information session, a student-led campus tour, a meal in the dining hall, an interview, and more.
Explore Your Options
Special Events and Programs
From Discover Grinnell to Admitted Student Days, we offer specially-designated visit days and programs to help you make the most of your time on campus.
View Events
Photo of Blossoms on Grinnell College campus
Virtual Visits
Get to know Grinnell from wherever you are. Start out with a self-guided tour, but don't stop there - meet our students, ask questions of our admission counselors, and get a feel for what you'll experience here on campus.
Explore Virtual Opportunities
Live Virtual Events and Programs
Engage in real-time.
Join us for a virtual information session, a live virtual tour, an online interview or one-on-one chat with a current student, or one of our special, seasonal programs such as our summer and fall virtual open houses — all from the comfort of your home.
YouVisit Virtual Tour
Tour at your own pace.
Want to see campus on your own? Check out our YouVisit virtual tour, which is also available in VR. Click through photos and videos of our beautiful campus and stream stories from students about some of their favorite spaces at Grinnell.
On-Demand Virtual Visit
Watch and learn.
Check out videos of information sessions (in English, Spanish, and Mandarin) and student-led campus tours, as well as stories and resources to help you experience what it's like to be a student at Grinnell.
Photo of Grinnell College campus on a sunny day
Events Near You
Throughout the fall and spring, Grinnell admission counselors visit high schools and attend college fairs in the U.S. and around the world.
See if Grinnell is coming to your area
Get to know us
Meet the Staff
Curious who your admission counselor is at Grinnell? See who works in admission and financial aid and reach out to them by phone or email. We are here to help!
Meet the Students
One of the best ways to get to know Grinnell is to meet current students. We believe our admission interns are a great sampling of the students who choose to attend Grinnell; see who they are, where they come from, and some of the things they’ve done while at Grinnell. And if you have any questions for them, feel free to contact them.
Why visit Grinnell?
Lily Shoemaker '28 (Montezuma, Iowa)
"I came to campus for the first time over the summer before my senior year of high school. I was scared, but I was so grateful to meet so many amazing students. I had conversations with these students that really showed me that Grinnell would be an amazing fit. "
Lily Freeman '27 (Bainbridge Island, Washington)
"My campus visit was really special. I was paired with a frisbee player (my club of interest), and we even spontaneously met her captain. My class visit also stood out, as the professor called on me for one question! Grinnell challenged and welcomed me from the moment I got here."
Alex Stein '25 (Mansfield, Pennsylvania)
"After visiting Grinnell, the people, facilities, and location made me so excited about the possibility of spending four years here. People in Grinnell were really kind, inviting, and interested in me."
Hannah Sweet '25 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
"I wanted to attend a small liberal arts college that would support me as both a student and athlete. After visiting campus, I knew that Grinnell was the right place for me."
Haden Horstman '26 (Des Moines, Iowa)
"I
ultimately chose Grinnell because when I visited, it felt like home. I could see myself walking the paths between all the dorms, going to class on a Tuesday."
Quinby Rainey '27 (Hammon, Oklahoma)
"I remember being extremely nervous about my first visit to campus. I had already been admitted in Early Decision, so the stakes were already extra high in my mind. But once I made it to the College, I was overcome with a sense of giddiness. My visit to Grinnell made starting this new chapter of my life not seem so scary."
Photo of A group of students around a table.
Let us support you.
If you are a counselor for high school students or a college advisor for a community-based organization (CBO), you are among our most important partners in identifying students who will thrive at Grinnell. We invite you to connect with us.
For Counselors
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Skip to main content
Visit Grinnell
There’s something about this place.
College is more than classes and studying — for four years, this will be your home. On-campus and virtual visits are one of the most powerful ways you can energize your college search, and perhaps the best way to experience for yourself what it feels like to be a Grinnellian.
We hear it from students again and again — when they visited campus, they knew in their hearts that Grinnell was the right choice. Come find out what
your
Grinnell story could look like.
Photo of Sunrise on Grinnell College campus
On-Campus Visits
See our rolling hills and breathtaking sunsets. Walk from our state-of-the art science center to our old-meets-new Humanities and Social Studies Center. See a play, take in an art show, and experience life at Grinnell for yourself.
Register for an on-campus visit
.
Individualized Campus Visits
A visit to Grinnell can include an information session, a student-led campus tour, a meal in the dining hall, an interview, and more.
Explore Your Options
Special Events and Programs
From Discover Grinnell to Admitted Student Days, we offer specially-designated visit days and programs to help you make the most of your time on campus.
View Events
Photo of Blossoms on Grinnell College campus
Virtual Visits
Get to know Grinnell from wherever you are. Start out with a self-guided tour, but don't stop there - meet our students, ask questions of our admission counselors, and get a feel for what you'll experience here on campus.
Explore Virtual Opportunities
Live Virtual Events and Programs
Engage in real-time.
Join us for a virtual information session, a live virtual tour, an online interview or one-on-one chat with a current student, or one of our special, seasonal programs such as our summer and fall virtual open houses — all from the comfort of your home.
YouVisit Virtual Tour
Tour at your own pace.
Want to see campus on your own? Check out our YouVisit virtual tour, which is also available in VR. Click through photos and videos of our beautiful campus and stream stories from students about some of their favorite spaces at Grinnell.
On-Demand Virtual Visit
Watch and learn.
Check out videos of information sessions (in English, Spanish, and Mandarin) and student-led campus tours, as well as stories and resources to help you experience what it's like to be a student at Grinnell.
Photo of Grinnell College campus on a sunny day
Events Near You
Throughout the fall and spring, Grinnell admission counselors visit high schools and attend college fairs in the U.S. and around the world.
See if Grinnell is coming to your area
Get to know us
Meet the Staff
Curious who your admission counselor is at Grinnell? See who works in admission and financial aid and reach out to them by phone or email. We are here to help!
Meet the Students
One of the best ways to get to know Grinnell is to meet current students. We believe our admission interns are a great sampling of the students who choose to attend Grinnell; see who they are, where they come from, and some of the things they’ve done while at Grinnell. And if you have any questions for them, feel free to contact them.
Why visit Grinnell?
Lily Shoemaker '28 (Montezuma, Iowa)
"I came to campus for the first time over the summer before my senior year of high school. I was scared, but I was so grateful to meet so many amazing students. I had conversations with these students that really showed me that Grinnell would be an amazing fit. "
Lily Freeman '27 (Bainbridge Island, Washington)
"My campus visit was really special. I was paired with a frisbee player (my club of interest), and we even spontaneously met her captain. My class visit also stood out, as the professor called on me for one question! Grinnell challenged and welcomed me from the moment I got here."
Alex Stein '25 (Mansfield, Pennsylvania)
"After visiting Grinnell, the people, facilities, and location made me so excited about the possibility of spending four years here. People in Grinnell were really kind, inviting, and interested in me."
Hannah Sweet '25 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
"I wanted to attend a small liberal arts college that would support me as both a student and athlete. After visiting campus, I knew that Grinnell was the right place for me."
Haden Horstman '26 (Des Moines, Iowa)
"I
ultimately chose Grinnell because when I visited, it felt like home. I could see myself walking the paths between all the dorms, going to class on a Tuesday."
Quinby Rainey '27 (Hammon, Oklahoma)
"I remember being extremely nervous about my first visit to campus. I had already been admitted in Early Decision, so the stakes were already extra high in my mind. But once I made it to the College, I was overcome with a sense of giddiness. My visit to Grinnell made starting this new chapter of my life not seem so scary."
Photo of A group of students around a table.
Let us support you.
If you are a counselor for high school students or a college advisor for a community-based organization (CBO), you are among our most important partners in identifying students who will thrive at Grinnell. We invite you to connect with us.
For Counselors
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To accept the use of cookies and continue on to the site, click "I Agree." For more information about our use of cookies and how to opt out, please refer to our website privacy policy.