Your Kenyon journey starts now.
You are a vital part of our community, and we’re eager to help you thrive throughout your first year and beyond. The months and weeks before you arrive in Gambier are an exciting, busy time. We know you and your family will have lots of questions about what to expect and how to prepare for the year ahead. Kenyon’s first-year experience team will keep you connected throughout the spring and summer, here on this site and by email.
We look forward to welcoming you at Fall Orientation.
You are already part of the Kenyon community, and we hope Gambier begins to feel like home starting with Orientation, which kicks off with move-in day on Saturday, Aug. 23. Course registration takes place during Orientation in August after you meet with your faculty advisor.
Pre-Orientation Program Information
For new students participating in one of Kenyon's interest-based pre-orientation programs — with focuses on the arts, sustainability, community engagement or student leadership — activities will begin Thursday, Aug. 21.
Choose your path with course exploration and registration.
Summer is the perfect time to dive into Kenyon’s curriculum and first-year courses available in First Things First. Then, during Fall Orientation you will meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your areas of interest and academic plans before registering for your fall courses.
Beyond Orientation
We know your transition to Kenyon does not end on the first day of class. Throughout the year the first-year experience team will help you stay connected and informed about student organizations, resources for support, course registration, housing selection for sophomore year and more.
Move-In Day and Orientation 2024










Inside Views
Everyone’s first-year experience is a little different, but most students will tell you that they benefited from the guidance they received from their faculty, Kenyon staff and older peers. Consider this collection a taste of conversations to come.

Associate Professor of English Sarah Heidt '97 offers advice on launching your academic journey.
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Crossing Middle Paths
First Person: Student Life at KenyonAs it turns out, the toughest part of the admissions process is not waiting for the decision, but for the first semester to begin.
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Why I Love Office Hours
Kenyon BlogsIt’s always been true: Dropping in for a chat with Kenyon’s friendly and accessible faculty is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success (and get some dog love).
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Kenyon Kribs - related video
Most first-years get to share a room with another member of their class. Mary Angela Ricotta ’20 shared her Norton Hall single with a couple of fish.
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