Gabrielle Matthews ’17 takes a selfie with her family.

Families

Families are a welcome part of the Grinnell community. Here you will find answers to many questions about Grinnell, resources you can use to help students get the most out of their experience, and information about special events on campus.

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Campus & Community

Grinnell College Appoints Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics Honors Outstanding Students

Isidora Bailly-Hall ’24, Huandong Chang ’23, Grace Davis ’23, Zion Hefty ’23, and Lu Johnson ’24 have been recognized for their commitment to the fields of mathematics and statistics.

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Inquiry-Led: What The Hail?

Anika Jane Beamer ’22, science writing fellow, gives herself and readers a crash course in all things hail.

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Family Resource Guide

A guide to all of Grinnell's programs and services.

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Information for Families of Admitted Students

Welcome to the Grinnell community! The resources on this page will help you and your student transition to college.

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Transportation and Shuttles for Students

Looking for transportation to and from Grinnell? Here are all the options.

Department Information

Phone

(641) 269-4000

Grinnell College
1115 Eighth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States