Grinnell College

Grinnell College requires a minimum of 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. 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 88% of students who start college at Grinnell College graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
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 Are Required 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 requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	No
Science	No
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.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. Grinnell College false.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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grinnell College

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Does Grinnell College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ 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 false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Grinnell College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Grinnell College true 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?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Grinnell College, check with the school directly.

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 can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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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 university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Grinnell College does not have any ROTC programs.

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