Grinnell College

Grinnell College requires at least 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Grinnell College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Grinnell College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 87% of students who start college at Grinnell College complete all the credits required within six years.

Grinnell College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Grinnell College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Grinnell College?

Grinnell College does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Grinnell College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Grinnell College

When choosing a major, Grinnell College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Grinnell College.

Student Designed Majors

Grinnell College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Grinnell College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Grinnell College

Grinnell College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grinnell College

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Does Grinnell College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Grinnell College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Grinnell College Have An Online Program?

❌ Grinnell College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Grinnell College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Grinnell College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Grinnell College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Grinnell College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Grinnell College Require Internships?

❌ Grinnell College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Grinnell College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Grinnell College

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Grinnell College Library

The main library on campus is the Burling Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Grinnell College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Grinnell College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, California Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Washington University in St. Louis

•Architecture with Washington University in St. Louis, law with Columbia University

ROTC

Does Grinnell College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Grinnell College does not have any ROTC programs.

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