Please note that complimentary coffee will be available all day in Peirce Hall.
9 a.m. – Noon. New Student Check–In
Check in for Orientation and pick up your room keys. You will also have a chance to learn about Kenyon’s green centers, Mount Vernon and Knox County information, parking on campus, and be welcomed by members of the Kenyon Parents Council. Multi-Activity Court, Lowry Center
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kenyon Support Services Available
Learn about important support services at the following locations.
- Kenyon College Bookstore, 106 Gaskin Avenue
- Campus Mail Room, Gund Commons, Lower Level
- Financial Aid, available via phone at 740-427-5430
- LBIS Technology Assistance (Helpdesk), Chalmers Library, Floor 1
- Student Accessibility and Support Services, by appointment
- Student Accounts, Eaton Center South
- Voter Registration (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), Peirce Dining Hall, Atrium
- Dining Services (dietary questions and information), Peirce Dining Hall
9 a.m. Football Inter-squad Scrimmage
11 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Soccer Scrimmages
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch
1:40 p.m. Meet to Walk to the Orientation Kick-Off
Students and family members who are still in the residence halls, meet your Community Advisors (CAs) in your residence hall lobbies to walk to the Orientation kick-off. Residence hall lobbies
2 p.m. Fall Orientation Kick–off
The official Kick-off of Fall Orientation for students and guests! Learn what to expect through the orientation program and beyond. At the end of the program, students will meet their Orientation groups. *Your Orientation group assignment is on your name tag and will be sent to your Kenyon email. Toan Track, Lowry Center
2:45 – 4 p.m. Orientation Group Meeting
Your first opportunity to get to know other new students and your Orientation Leaders (OLs). Your OLs will review the Orientation schedule, answer your questions and get you ready for your Kenyon experience as they mentor you through your first steps at Kenyon. Various locations
4 - 4:30 p.m. New Student Sing Rehearsal
A great Kenyon tradition! Learn the four songs that you will sing after Opening Convocation as well as during senior week before graduation. Rosse Hall
3 - 3:30 p.m. A Family Member’s Guide to Your Student’s First Year
An overview of the developmental and academic changes a student will experience and how parents and family members can assist their students in learning how to navigate these changes. We will share tips on how you can support your student’s success and persistence during this transition and markers for you to be aware of in your student’s first year. Toan Track, Lowry Center
3:30 - 5 p.m. Gund Gallery Open House
Gund Gallery
3:45 - 5 p.m. Parent/Family Orientation Information Sessions
View session details and locations below.
Choose one of the following sessions to attend:
• Academic Advising and Support Resources
Meet the dean of academic advising and learn about Kenyon’s academic requirements, faculty advising and academic support services. Oden Hall Auditorium
• Career Development and Student Work
Staff from the Career Development Office will share an overview of services, programs and resources available to students as well as resources parents can access. They will also briefly discuss student work opportunities at Kenyon. Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery
• Health and Counseling
Learn about all of the services available at the Cox Health and Counseling Center. The center provides compassionate care and empowers students to manage their physical and mental health in preparation for life after Kenyon. Higley Hall Auditorium
• Library Services
Experience Chalmers Library, a hub for undergraduate research, experiential learning, and academic and career advising. Carver Reading Room, Chalmers Library
• Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI)
ODEI offers programs and services to foster an environment in which all students can thrive. These programs and services include academic success and leadership programs, educational programming, and mentoring programs. Learn how ODEI provides a cultural support system for students through programming, affinity groups, and housing and serves as an educational resource for the Kenyon community. Chalmers Library 300
• Spiritual Life
Join the campus chaplains as they discuss opportunities for students to explore and strengthen their spiritual journeys. Hayes Hall 109
• Office for Civil Rights, Title IX
Learn how the Office for Civil Rights serves as a resource and support for students. Staff will provide information about how they monitor and coordinate compliance with Title IX regulations and nondiscrimination laws. Chalmers Library 320
Choose one of the following sessions to attend:
• Academic Advising and Support Resources
Meet the dean of academic advising and learn about Kenyon’s academic requirements, faculty advising, and academic support services. Oden Hall Auditorium
• Campus Safety
The Campus Safety team will review safety and emergency protocols on campus and share examples of programs available for students. Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery
• The Gund
Learn about the art collection of the Gund at Kenyon College as well as the services and outreach the arts organization provides to students and the community, including the student Gund Associates Program and the Student Art Loan Program. Buchwald-Wright Gallery (second floor), Gund Gallery
• Health and Counseling
Learn about all of the services available at the Cox Health and Counseling Center. The center provides compassionate care and empowers students to manage their physical and mental health in preparation for life after Kenyon. Higley Auditorium
• Kenyon Dining Services (AVI)
Kenyon Dining Services provides many choices for students at Peirce Hall. Learn about the dining program as well as how the team accommodates students with special dietary needs. Hayes Hall 109
• Library Services
Experience Chalmers Library, a hub for undergraduate research, experiential learning, and academic and career advising. Carver Reading Room, Chalmers Library
• Athletics, Fitness and Recreation
Learn from the staff of the Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation about the many resources and opportunities at Kenyon to support physical wellness, from varsity athletics to club sports, fitness classes and recreation activities. Brandi Recital Hall, Storer Hall
• Office for Civil Rights, Title IX
Learn how the Office for Civil Rights serves as a resource and support for students. Staff will provide information about how they monitor and coordinate compliance with Title IX regulations and nondiscrimination laws. Chalmers Library 320
4:30 - 7 p.m. Unstructured Break for Students
5 – 7 p.m. Dinner for Students
Parents and family members will dine on their own, and a list of restaurants from the Knox County Chamber of Commerce will be provided at check-in.
6:30 - 8 p.m. Parent/Family Dessert Reception
Families are invited to join Kenyon staff members and co-chairs of the Kenyon Parents Council for a dessert reception. Learn tips from current parents and meet members of the Kenyon team. Remarks begin at 7 p.m. Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall
7 p.m. First Floor Meeting with Your Community Advisor
First-year and transfer students meet Community Advisors (CAs) and other floor residents and learn important information about living on campus.
- First-Year Community Advisor Meeting: First-year residence hall lounges
- Transfer Community Advisor Meeting: Peirce Lounge, Peirce Hall
8:15 p.m. Succulents at Sundown: Building Your Kenyon Connections
Meet other students in your residence hall, and plant your own succulent. Potting materials, plants and decorations will all be provided by the Office of Residential Life. First Year Quad, (rain site: Gund Commons Ballroom)
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