This program is designed to give you a preview of your life at Kenyon so that you can see, like we do, that you belong here. From campus tours and student panels to class visits and meals in the dining hall, you and your family will have the opportunity to meet with members of the Kenyon community who are eager to answer your questions and share their experiences. 

Plan your stay

Register for March 28-29, April 14-15 or April 21-22. Day one of the program begins at 3 p.m., with sessions concluding the following day at 4 p.m. We will cover the cost of your hotel room for the first night of your stay. Please note that all three programs are at capacity, so registration is now closed.

Register for a daily visit

You are invited to schedule a daily visit with the Office of Admissions, open Monday through Saturday. Build a Kenyon visit experience that suits your interests, choosing from tours, panels and class visits. 

Register for a daily visit

Sit in on a class

Immerse yourself in Kenyon's academic environment by sitting in on two classes of your choice. Families will have the opportunity to participate in demonstration classes taught by Kenyon faculty.

Hear from Kenyon students

Meet a panel of Kenyon students who are eager to share their own experiences with you and answer any questions you have about living and learning in Gambier.

Dine in Peirce

Enjoy a meal in Peirce, where every student gathers for locally sourced food and free-flowing conversation. Enter through the servery to dine in one of the main halls. Families are invited to a special dinner reception.

Explore student resources

Meet representatives from a variety of Kenyon offices and learn about the resources available to you, including Academic Advising, Career Development, Health and Wellness, Residential Life and more.

Take a campus tour

General campus tours are offered throughout the day as well as specialty tours for a closer look at our facilities and programs for athletics, the sciences, the arts, and English and creative writing.

  • Athletics Tour

    A Kenyon student-athlete will accompany you on a tour of our top-ranked Lowry Center.

  • Science Tour

    A Kenyon science major will walk you through the labs and learning spaces in the Science Quad, which houses biology, chemistry, math, neuroscience, physics and psychology.

  • Arts Tour

    Explore Kenyon's performance and studio art spaces, which house studio art, art history, dance, drama, film and music, with a major in the fine arts.

  • English and Creative Writing Tour

    Learn about writing at Kenyon by touring the quad that houses one of Kenyon's hallmarks, the English department, with an English and creative writing student.