There will be practices for fall athletics prior to 8:30 a.m. and from 1 - 4 p.m. (First-year students will be released early if needed to attend their final Orientation Group meeting.)

7:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast

Peirce Dining Hall

9 a.m. Orientation Group Meeting

First-Year Quad

9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions with Orientation Groups

Your schedule will vary depending on your group:

Groups 1 - 16

  • 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. Hot Topics, Oden Auditorium
    A safe and healthy campus environment is everyone’s responsibility, and you need to know the facts before you make many decisions. This engaging and fun presentation is not your traditional health class, but we do require attendance for all new students. Stephanie Campos and Marshall Miller will help you to become informed community members by providing you with training about personal wellness and communication, consent and assault prevention.
  • 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lessons in Lit: Alcohol and Cannabis 101, Thomas Hall, Peirce Hall
    Learn the basics of alcohol and cannabis information and risks. Get empowered to make informed decisions that feel right for you. Additionally, gain insight into College policies that assist in keeping you safe.

Groups 17 - 33

  • 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. Lessons in Lit: Alcohol and Cannabis 101, Thomas Hall, Peirce Hall
  • 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Hot Topics, Oden Auditorium

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch

Peirce Dining Hall

1:30 p.m. Orientation Group Meeting

Middle Path

2 – 6 p.m. Unstructured Break

2 – 3:30 p.m. Açaí You on the Porch!

Join the Kenyon Advancement Division for a porch party to meet staff members and enjoy a complimentary açaí bowl while you get to know your new campus home. Advancement Center porch, 105 Chase Ave. (next to the post office)

2 – 3:30 p.m. Find Your Classrooms

Bring your new class schedule, and Orientation Leaders will be available to direct you to your classrooms. Tent on Peirce Lawn by Middle Path

2 – 5:30 p.m. Pick Up Your Books

Kenyon College Bookstore

3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Cox Center Open House                

Cox Health and Counseling Center

6 p.m. Orientation Group Meeting

First-Year Quad

6:30 – 8 p.m. Convening Dinner

A final tradition to end Orientation, this banquet-style dinner is a Kenyon favorite. Featuring remarks from President Julie Kornfeld. Toan Track, Lowry Center

8 – 9:30 p.m. Kick-off!

Snowden Multicultural Center lawn