Grinnell College believes that the liberally educated person is one who appreciates the value of having studied the subject matter of a variety of academic disciplines, and who has a sense of both the unity and the diversity of human knowledge. The liberal education guards the student against the narrowness of outlook that arises from concentrating exclusively on one subject. Students master ways of thinking previously unexplored or avoided, and build lasting intellectual self-confidence. A separate orientation program is available to international students when they arrive for their first year at Grinnell. Orientation includes get-acquainted sessions, small group discussions, and informal workshops to help students build support systems, create a network of friends, and develop an academic schedule.
Ongoing support is also available to international students.
The International Student Organization sponsors social and educational events designed to promote international understanding and friendship among international and U.S. students. Personal and cross-cultural counseling and advising services are available as well. Applying to Grinnell Your academic performance so far is the best indicator of your potential for success as a Grinnell student. We encourage international students to apply early - by late December is advisable. To request an application click here .