GrinnBooks! It's how you get your textbooks.

Through GrinnBooks, all required textbooks are covered as part of the comprehensive fee. This allows every enrolled student to access required materials on or before the first day of class. Electronic materials will be available through Canvas (Grinnell’s new Learning Management System) for all a student’s courses. Print materials can be picked up prior to the start of the term from the Pioneer Bookshop. Students should monitor their school email prior to the start of the term for more information on how to access their textbooks. 

Why GrinnBooks?
No Additional Cost: By including the cost of textbooks in tuition and purchasing in bulk, students will save money and be guaranteed access to their textbooks, regardless of cost. Students no longer have to use their own funds to acquire textbooks.
Guaranteed Access: Students receive their required textbooks (whether physical or digital) on the first day of class, eliminating the need to search for or buy materials separately, which ensures they can start their coursework immediately.
Convenience: All course materials are delivered to you through Canvas or through a convenient pickup at the Pioneer Bookshop with your Pioneer One Card.
Explore the Curriculum: Students can select their course schedule without concern as to the cost of the textbooks required for a particular course section.
Complete Autonomy: Every student has the individual choice to remain enrolled in the program or opt out to find course materials in another manner.

Welcome Class of 2029!

Welcome to Grinnell College!  The staff at the Pioneer Bookshop look forward to seeing you and your family during New Student Orientation.   We are located off campus, only a few blocks away, at 933 Main Street.  You'll want to visit the historic downtown Grinnell with all its restaurants and shops.   

We will be open extra hours to fit into your busy weekend.  

Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Order from DormCo for Your Bedding and Dorm Supplies

We have partnered with DormCo for Grinnell College as a provider of dorm room bedding, towels and decor.    You can order the basic "First Night Pack" or get dorm supplies of all kinds to make your room like home.  Use the mailroom address as the shipping address. That is 1115 8th Ave, Grinnell, Iowa  50112.  Include your name and mailbox number, if you know it.  The mailroom will notify you when it has arrived so you can pick it up. 

Custom Lawn Signs

Click HERE for Custom Lawn Signs Shipped Directly to Your Home

CDI has a variety of options for lawn signs.  Some of them allow you to insert your student's name.  "Grinnell College Bound", "Home of a Grinnell College Student", Conratulations ", The Honor G and the Grinnell College logo are some options.  

Order Here and they will ship directly to your home.