Sunday, August 25

8:30 – 10:15 a.m. Breakfast

Students and their families are welcome to join the Kenyon community for a complimentary breakfast before Opening Convocation. Complimentary coffee will be available all morning. Peirce Dining Hall

9 a.m. Mass on the Grass

Join Chaplain Rachel Kessler ’04 and Harcourt Parish Episcopal Church for a brief service on the lawn. Light refreshments will be provided. Church of the Holy Spirit lawn (rain site: inside the church)

9 – 9:40 a.m. Pre-health Professions Advising

Students interested in pursuing a health profession will meet with the Health Professions Advising Committee to learn how to prepare for health professional school and to get advice for selecting courses this semester that will set them up for success. Preparing for a health profession requires careful planning, and this session is designed to get students started on the right track and answer any questions they may have. Students who wish to attend Mass on the Grass should contact Maureen Tobin (tobinm@kenyon.edu) to make alternative plans to learn about preparing for health professions during Orientation. Beulah Kahler Theater, Lowry Center

9:15 a.m. Pre-Convocation Meeting

Meet your CA on your floor to walk to the Lowry Center for the New-Student Sing rehearsal and Opening Convocation. Residence halls

9:45 a.m. New-Student Sing Rehearsal

Learn the four songs that you will sing as a closing to Opening Convocation and again during senior week before graduation. Tomsich Arena, Lowry Center

10:15 a.m. Convocation Line–Up

Jasper Tennis Courts, Lowry Center

10:30 a.m. Opening Convocation

Opening Convocation is an annual tradition at Kenyon for new students. You will have the opportunity to hear from President Julie Kornfeld and Student Council President Marissa Sun '25, among others. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Toan Track, Lowry Center)

Noon. New Student Sing

A great Kenyon tradition! New students sing four songs that are embedded into Kenyon history at the conclusion of Opening Convocation, Commencement and at other Kenyon events. Steps of Rosse Hall

12:30 a.m. Student and Family Farewells

12:30 – 1:20 p.m. Lunch for Students

Peirce Dining Hall

12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Individual Transfer Student/Faculty Advising Appointments

Meet your faculty advisor and start thinking in-depth about how you want your first semester and year to progress. Faculty offices

1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Orientation Group Meeting

Various locations

2 – 3:15 p.m. Faculty Advising: Student Group Advising Session

Meet your faculty advisor and start thinking in-depth about how you want your first semester and year to progress. Various locations

2 – 3:15 p.m. Transfer Student Academic Transition Tips

This session for transfer students gives you the tools you need to transition successfully into a new academic atmosphere and learn how the College is different from your former institution. Chalmers Library 320