It’s official. You’re coming to Kenyon! So, what’s next?
You are joining an energetic and supportive community at Kenyon filled with people who stand ready to answer your questions and work with you in preparation for your arrival to Gambier. To get you started, here are important dates and deadlines to mark on your calendar as well as a list of what to expect between now and your first day at Kenyon.
Fill out the new student forms available via your Admissions Portal starting April 1. The deadlines vary, so please review the submission date for each form. Forms include:
| Acceptable use policy | Housing preference form | Personal data form |
| Alcohol education requirement | Medical health history | Science & mathematics orientation lunch |
| Billing release form | Music department form | Spirituality and religious life form |
| Disability disclosure | Parking application | Student ID photo |
Check for your student email address in your Admissions Portal by mid-June. Contact the Helpline at helpline@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5700 with any questions about accessing the portal.
Review the curriculum guide, “First Things First,” arriving in your mail this month. This publication introduces you to the curriculum and academic resources for first-year students. Pack this book and bring it back to campus with you. View the full course catalog online and contact registrarsoffice@kenyon.edu with questions.
Once you have accessed your Kenyon email address, you can log into the Searchable Schedule to record courses of interest. There is also significant first-year information on the Academic Advising page so that you can start doing some early exploration.
If you have taken AP exams or SAT Subject Tests, please have your score results sent to Kenyon (Kenyon College Code is 1370). Additionally, if you have taken courses at a college, please have your college transcript sent to the Registrar's Office at Kenyon. For additional information, or information regarding International Baccalaureate (IB) program, please visit Transfer Credits and Special Programs or contact the Registrar's Office.
Look for your housing assignment in the mail July 4. If you are assigned a roommate, you'll receive that person’s name and contact information. Students approved for early arrival through athletics programs are assigned an arrival date between August 11-19. Move-in day for all first-year students is August 20. Contact reslife@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5142.
Meet your faculty advisor and orientation leader when they contact you mid-July after advising assignments are made. The Office of Academic Advising also emails you notes in June, July and August to prepare you for the academic year.
If you’re receiving a loan, sign your promissory loan note when notifications are sent late July. Contact finaid@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5430.
Request your final high school transcript from your college counseling office by August 1. They are due to the Office of Admissions at admissions@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5776.
Submit tuition and fees payments by August 15. Bills are emailed to students in mid-July. Contact student.billing@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5178.
Register for Family Weekend, held October 14-16, starting August 19. Visit kenyon.edu/accommodations for local housing options for this high-demand event.
Arrive to Kenyon for First-Year Move-In and Orientation on August 20. Contact orientation@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5447.
Begin classes on August 25. View the full academic calendar.