Fall Orientation

Fall Orientation at a Glance

Saturday, August 22

Welcome to Kenyon! Saturday's schedule includes New Student Check-in and the Fall Orientation Kick-off at the Lowry Center, information about Kenyon support services, meetings with your Orientation Group and Community Advisors, a dessert reception for family members and a community-building event in the evening.

Sunday, August 23

Opening Convocation welcomes new students, followed by the New Student Sing; families are welcome and encouraged to attend before departing the campus. Sunday also includes faculty advising meetings, language placement exams and the Kenyon Karnival, an evening of arcade games, snacks, music and prizes.

Monday, August 24 - Wednesday, August 26

Orientation programming for students continues including Orientation Group information sessions, course registration support and academic department presentations. Social activities include casual athletic events on Monday, a lawn games and a silent disco party on Tuesday and the Convening Dinner on Wednesday.

Thursday, August 27

Classes begin, and as the semester gets into full swing, check out athletics.kenyon.edu for information about our teams and the full athletics schedule. 

Friday, August 28

All students and other members of the Kenyon community are invited to share a picnic dinner on the lawn in front of Sam Mather Hall from 4:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 29

Visit the Lowry Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the Student Involvement Fair, which includes lunch (the Peirce Hall servery will be closed). Learn more about the many ways to get involved outside the classroom and meet representatives from student organizations, offices and community partners. You can also browse information online about student clubs and organizations.