Orientation Schedule 2020

Please note that links to virtual events will be available in the mobile app unless otherwise noted. Events in bold are mandatory for students.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

First-year student move-in

7 - 9 a.m.

Breakfast pick-up available at Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Check-in and key pick-up at the Kenyon Athletic Center (Toan Track)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch pick-up available at Peirce Hall

2:30 p.m.

Virtual sustainability event with Director of Green Initiatives David Heithaus

5 - 7 p.m.

Dinner pick-up available in Peirce Hall

Thursday, Aug. 27

First-year student move-in

7 - 9 a.m.

Breakfast pick-up available in Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Check-in and key pick-up at the Kenyon Athletic Center (Toan Track)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch pick-up available at Peirce Hall

5 - 7 p.m.

Dinner pick-up available at Peirce Hall

Saturday, Aug. 29

New Student Orientation, Day 1

7 - 9 a.m.

Breakfast pick-up available at Peirce Hall

9:30 - 11 a.m.

Meet the dean and mental health awareness seminar — view at livestream.com

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

CA room check-ins in first-year residence halls

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch pick-up available in Peirce Hall

1 - 2:30 p.m.

First-generation panel via Zoom

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Orientation leader office hours

3:30 - 5 p.m.

Kenyon Monologues webinar — view at livestream.com

5 - 7 p.m.

Dinner pick-up available at Peirce Hall

6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Campus safety webinar — view at livestream.com

7:30 - 9 p.m.

CA room check-ins (roommate agreements) as scheduled in first-year residence halls

Sunday, Aug. 30

New Student Orientation, Day 2

7 - 9 a.m.

Breakfast pick-up available at Peirce Hall

9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship via Facebook Live

10 - 11 a.m.

Kenyon Monologues virtual group discussions via Zoom with passcode 004025

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch pick-up available in Peirce Hall

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Meet the dean and Title IX/civil rights — view at livestream.com

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Group advising session A (virtual; link will come from faculty advisor)

3 - 4:30 p.m.

Group advising session B (virtual; link will come from faculty advisor)

5 - 7 p.m.

Dinner pick-up available at Peirce Hall

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Orientation leader office hours

7:30 - 8 p.m.

Opening Convocation at livestream.com
Kenyon's traditional Opening Convocation, the first of the formal ceremonies that frame the academic year at Kenyon, will be reimagined for a virtual presentation. Despite looking different this year, Convocation is a special moment for incoming students, and this ceremony is a deliberate reflection of the graduation ceremony at the end of their Kenyon career.

Plan to watch the ceremony on Sunday, August 30, at 7:30 p.m. (EDT). The program will be a mix of formal and celebratory moments including a message from President Decatur, the presentation of the Class of 2024 by Diane Anci, vice president for enrollment, and greetings from faculty, staff, students and alumni. A recording of the ceremony will be available for later viewing.

9 p.m.

Night prayers with Canterbury Kenyon via Zoom (passcode 43022)

Monday, Aug. 31

Classes begin