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
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
1:30 p.m. Orientation Group Meeting
Middle Path
2 p.m. Understanding Academic Integrity
Gain an appreciation for what academic integrity means at Kenyon, why it is so essential and how the process works. The session will cover academic integrity as defined by the Course Catalog, while also highlighting ways students can steer clear of trouble. Speaking from experience with oversight of the Academic Integrity Board, Associate Provost Travis Landry will test your knowledge of the topic and reassure you that, no matter the circumstances, honesty is the best policy when it comes to student success at Kenyon. Rosse Hall
2:30 – 6 p.m. Unstructured Break
2:30 – 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
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
7 – 10 p.m. Kick-off!
Snowden Multicultural Center lawn