Grinnell College Office of International Student Affairs

Grinnell College Office of International Student Affairs The OISA supports the educational experience of Grinnell's international and global nomad students. Thanks for stopping by!

The OISA supports Grinnell’s international and global nomad students and Exchange Visitors. We use this page to communicate with a broad audience of students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents and families, and participants in Friends of International Students, etc. We try to share a glimpse of the variety of activities that international Grinnelians lead, initiate, and participate in. We also try t

o offer relevant information and updates regarding campus resources and relevant regulatory issues. Finally, we hope the page will help us maintain an engaged network who are dedicated to making Grinnell an international-student-friendly campus! We hope the page is a safe and welcoming digital space for all. In addition, you can view the OISA website; Grinnellshare page (Grinnell password required); or contact the office at 641-269-3703.

🌎 Spring Break: Quad Cities EditionWe traded the prairie for a day of exploration in Davenport, Iowa! It was a perfect d...
03/20/2026

🌎 Spring Break: Quad Cities Edition
We traded the prairie for a day of exploration in Davenport, Iowa! It was a perfect day of art, community, and classic Midwest traditions.

🗓️ Our Day Trip Highlights:
Figge Art Museum🖼️

A Taste of Home: Will’s parents’ house for lunch and s’mores🍫🔥

A wander through the Village of East Davenport💈🍦

Finishing the day by the Mississippi River was the perfect way to soak in the scenery🏞️

02/27/2026

Grinnell College’s Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) took some time to capture a glimpse of the many campus partners who are grateful that so many international students have chosen Grinnell as their college home!

Coffee with the College☕️Dean of International Admissions Karen Edwards hosted a discussion with the community highlight...
02/18/2026

Coffee with the College☕️

Dean of International Admissions Karen Edwards hosted a discussion with the community highlighting the challenges facing our international students as well as the joy they bring our Grinnell community🌎

Thanks to the hard work from this year’s IPOP Mentors! ♥️
12/13/2025

Thanks to the hard work from this year’s IPOP Mentors! ♥️

Congratulations to Grinnell ISO on a successful Food Bazaar! The OISA loved working with you, the Global Kitchen, and so...
11/24/2025

Congratulations to Grinnell ISO on a successful Food Bazaar! The OISA loved working with you, the Global Kitchen, and so many amazing volunteers and chefs who helped to execute this long-standing tradition!

OISA’s October 🎃 • FIS Fall Break Pumpkin Carving• alumni visits 🥰• Emily Perry’s farewell (📸: Hana Hashimoto ‘28)• wond...
11/18/2025

OISA’s October 🎃

• FIS Fall Break Pumpkin Carving
• alumni visits 🥰
• Emily Perry’s farewell (📸: Hana Hashimoto ‘28)
• wonderful MOE’s & Fischlowitz presentation!

OISA’s Cultural Attaché program invites you to the “Middle of Everywhere” presentation this Friday, Oct. 31 at 4:00pm in...
10/29/2025

OISA’s Cultural Attaché program invites you to the “Middle of Everywhere” presentation this Friday, Oct. 31 at 4:00pm in the HSSC Multipurpose Room (A1231). Join Rare International Students Everywhere (RISE) to hear ghost stories from around the world. Join us - all are welcome!

First years! Just two months ago, you were arriving for IPOP and planting seeds at the CRSSJ — and we have enjoyed seein...
10/14/2025

First years! Just two months ago, you were arriving for IPOP and planting seeds at the CRSSJ — and we have enjoyed seeing you and your plants thriving (shout out to Ray ‘29 for sending his marigolds & basil). It’s been wonderful to get to know you all, seeing you at OISA’s winter coat closet and spending time with your mentors this fall! 🌱🧥

Go Tigers! 🐅🧡🖤
10/10/2025

Go Tigers! 🐅🧡🖤

Join us next week and bring your friends to participate in the Grinnell High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Octob...
10/02/2025

Join us next week and bring your friends to participate in the Grinnell High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 9. Meet in the Global Living Room at 4:30 p.m. where we’ll make signs, then walk to the downtown parade route together. The parade begins at 5:30pm and lasts about 30 minutes. Wear Orange and Black, if you can (GHS school colors). The OISA will supply a parade banner and trinkets to hand out to local children.

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HSSC 1st Floor, 1226 Park Street
Grinnell, IA
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