Grinnell’s Center for Careers, Life, and Service, affectionately known as the “CLS” on campus, will work with you to design a life that encompasses your personal, professional, and civic ambitions.

The Navigator is our new monthly newsletter that will give you a first look into new resources from the CLS and highlight helpful resources you should know about.

First-Year Appointments

Are you a first-year student? Schedule your initial appointment with an exploratory adviser at the CLS on Handshake.

Work with your adviser to explore your academic and professional interests, values, and strengths.

Schedule Today

Global Fellowship & Awards

The GFA advises on nationally competitive fellowships & scholarships along with Grinnell College awards. There are many awards with spring deadlines you may be interested in!

Click below for more information.

Learn More

New Photo Booth at the CLS

Stop by the second floor of the John Crystal Center to take professional headshots!

Click below to see our instruction guide for the photo booth.

Photo Booth Instructions

Summer 2024 Internship Funding

The summer application portal will open on

February 1, 2024. Additional information can be found on the Application Process and FAQ pages.

Learn More

Resource Highlights

Career Clothing Closet

The CLS Career Clothing Closet offers all students free professional attire for interviews, career fairs, or any career-related functions.

The Closet will be available to students for Spring 2024 with both open hours and by appointment starting February 1st, 11 am - 1 pm on Tuesdays and 3 pm - 5 pm on Thursdays.

Click here to learn more.

Reserve an Interview Room

The CLS has four private interview rooms to reserve for your upcoming virtual or phone interview.

Click here to learn how to reserve a room today.

Going Forth Episode 45: For The Love of Learning

Opeyemi Awe ’15 has done it all, and she’s just getting started!

Listen to learn about her Watson Fellowship, her experience as a Schwarzman Scholar, and much more!

Listen Here

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