New Student Orientation

We’re glad you have chosen to be part of the Kenyon community and look forward to welcoming you to your new home on move-in day. 

If you are a fall student-athlete or an international student, please see the additional information below the Orientation schedule.

Orientation Schedule at a Glance

We will post a more detailed schedule before you arrive on campus. Until then, here are a few important dates as you plan your trip to Gambier. 

Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

9 a.m. - noon

• Orientation check-in and residence hall move-in, TBA  
• Lunch provided for students and family members, Peirce Hall

2 p.m.

Orientation kick-off for students and family members, Samuel Mather Lawn

3 - 9 p.m. 

Orientation programming for students

3 - 5 p.m.

Orientation programming for families

5:30 p.m.

Dinner (students only) 

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Dessert Reception for families with Kenyon staff and Kenyon Parents Council Chairs, Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024

10:30 a.m.

Opening Convocation: You and your classmates are formally welcomed to the Kenyon community during Convocation. Families are warmly invited to attend.

Noon

Families depart campus following Convocation.

Sunday Aug. 25 - Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

Student Orientation programming (students only)

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

Classes begin.

Fall Student-Athlete Early Arrival

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Football
Football student-athletes pick up keys in morning.

2  - 3:30 p.m. - Orientation for parents of fall athletes and resources fair

Friday, August 16, 2024

Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men’s and Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball

Student-athletes pick up keys in morning.

2 - 3:30 p.m. -  Orientation for parents of fall athletes and resources fair

International Student Early Arrival

International Pre-Orientation

International Pre-Orientation (Pre-O) is hosted by the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) for new international students. New F-1 and other visa holding international students are required to attend International Pre-O. Domestic students who reside abroad and U.S. Permanent Residents are invited to attend International Pre-O and should contact the CGE (cge@kenyon.edu) if they plan to attend. 

International Pre-O Schedule

• Monday, August 19, 2024: New international students arrive.
• Tuesday, August 20 - Friday, August 23, 2024: International Pre-O programming for students

Arrival information on August 19, 2024

• New international students arriving by their own transportation:  Please plan to arrive at Kenyon between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• New international students arriving on CGE shuttles.  Please schedule your flight to arrive at the Columbus International Airport (CMH) by 8 p.m. on August 19, 2024 to take a CGE shuttle. The CGE will collect flight information and schedule shuttles in early August. Please note that the CGE is only able to transport new international students on CGE shuttles; any parents or guests will need to arrange their own transportation to Kenyon.