Program choice
Level 5
Open curriculum
University
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Ranking positions
- QS (2026) = N/A
- THE (2026) = N/A
- RAEX (2025) = N/A
Educational model
Flexibility coordinates
Course choice
Level 3
Unrestricted elective
Parameters
- Program duration (bachelor's and specialist degrees):
- 4 years
Sources
- Individually Advised Curriculum https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/why-grinnell/academics/individually-advised
Grinnell describes the individually advised curriculum: only the First-Year Tutorial/Experience sequence is required, with 500+ courses and no general education requirements or core curriculum.
Model elements: open curriculum and free course choice.
- Why Grinnell? https://www.grinnell.edu/admission/why-grinnell
Admissions describes the curriculum as built on opportunity, choice, freedom and responsibility, with students spending all four undergraduate years on subjects that matter to them.
Overview of model elements: the four-year individually advised model.
- Academic Catalog: Graduation Requirements https://catalog.grinnell.edu/content.php?catoid=31&navoid=5203
The Academic Catalog sets BA degree requirements, including credits, major, Tutorial and residence requirements.
Formally fixes duration and required bounds of the open program.