Early Decision: Is it right for you?
If Grinnell is clearly your first-choice college, you may want to apply Early Decision. This option is available only to first-year students. We will consider your application and inform you of our decision before the regular deadline. Applying Early Decision means you commit to enrolling at Grinnell if we offer you admission.
If you are considering applying Early Decision we encourage you to find out as much about Grinnell as possible before making a commitment to the College. Students are attracted to Grinnell for a range of reasons, including the College's top academic programs, unique location, long-standing commitment to social issues and civic engagement, global outlook, and the culture of student responsibility on campus.
More information about this option is available here: Early Decision: Is it right for you? or follow these links for additional information:
Application Options
Application/Notification Timelines