All schedules are subject to change. All starred (*) events are mandatory.
Family Orientation 2019 will take place Saturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25.
All starred (*) events are mandatory for students. Printed schedules will be available at key pick-up on Saturday, Aug. 24.
$6.50/person for new students, families, and guest. Cash and credit accepted at the door. New students' meal plan begins at dinner. Peirce Hall
Visit the offices below to take care of any paperwork before you come pick up your keys.
The Offices of Student Engagement (OSE) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) along with the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) would like to welcome you to Kenyon with some refreshments and giveaways! Be sure to take a break from unpacking to meet their staff. Middle Path, downtown Gambier
$8.00/person for new students, families and guests. Cash and credit accepted at the door. New students' meal plan begins at dinner. Peirce Hall
Moving in is tiring business; take this time to unpack a little or relax. Don’t forget to leave time to get to your meeting with your Orientation Leaders. First-Year residences
This session will be hosted by members of the Student Affairs Division who will give you an overview of your student’s Orientation week, talk about a day in the life of Kenyon student, and provide tips and suggestions to help guide you and your student through the first year. Rosse Hall
Choose a session to attend:
• On-Campus Student Employment & Career Development, Higley Hall Auditorium
• Health & Counseling Session #1, Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theatre
• AVI & Food Services Session #1, Peirce Hall, Pub (lower level)
• Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Samuel Mather Hall 215
• Campus Safety/Student Rights & Responsibilities Session #1, Samuel Mather Hall 201
• Financial Aid, Samuel Mather Hall 306
Choose a session to attend:
• Campus Safety/Student Rights & Responsibilities Session #2, Samuel Mather Hall 201
• Student Accessibility & Support Services, Samuel Mather Hall 215
• Office of Residential Life, Samuel Mather Hall 306
• AVI & Food Services Session #2, Peirce Hall, Pub (lower level)
• Health & Counseling Session #2, Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theatre
Choose a session to attend:
• Academic Life at Kenyon, Rosse Hall
• Student Engagement, Hayes Hall 109
• Religious & Spiritual Life, Samuel Mather Hall 306
• Title IX/Civil Rights at Kenyon, Samuel Mather Hall 201
New students on meal plan. No charge for families and guests Tickets can be picked up at check-in/key pick-up and in Peirce Hall during dinner. Peirce Hall
First-generation college students and their families are invited to dinner with members of Student Affairs, and the campus community to discuss resources that can ease the transition to Kenyon. RSVP required. Hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Kenyon defines first generation students as students whose parents or legal guardians did not graduate from a 4-year institution. Peirce Pub in Peirce Hall
For students and their families whose parent(s) attended Kenyon. Hosted by the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement & Annual Giving. Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall
The Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement would like to welcome all new (and returning) Kenyon families to the community with a reception on the Gund Gallery lawn. Activities for siblings will be provided by our South Campus Community Advisors. Gund Gallery Lawn (rain site: Gund Commons Ballroom)
New students on meal plan. $6.50/person for families and guests. Cash and credit accepted at the door. Peirce Hall
Grab a cup of coffee and join Harcourt Parish Priest-in-Charge and Kenyon Chaplain Rachel Kessler ‘04 for a morning spiritual service on the lawn. Church of the Holy Spirit Lawn
Serving as a bookend to the Commencement ceremony, Opening Convocation is an annual tradition at Kenyon. Families are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Kenyon Athletic Center
New students on meal plan. Families and guests should make sure to have a complimentary meal ticket. Tickets can be picked up at check-in/key pick-up and in Peirce Hall during dinner. Peirce Hall
See you in October for Family Weekend!