Thursday, August 21
Complimentary coffee is available all day at Peirce Dining Hall.
9 - 11 a.m. New Student Pre-Orientation Check-in, Gund Commons
First-year and transfer students will check in for Pre-Orientation, pick up their room keys and conduct other essential business to get the day started. Important support services will be available in person or in their offices to assist students and family members:
- Kenyon’s Green Centers, Gund Commons
- Mount Vernon/Knox County Information Table, Gund Commons
- Parking Services, Gund Commons
- Welcome from Kenyon Parents Council, Gund Commons
- Kenyon College Bookstore, Farr Hall, 108 Gaskin Ave.
- Campus Mail Room, 8:30 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gund Commons, lower level
- Financial Aid available via phone (740-427-5430)
- Kenyon Dining Services (dietary questions/information), Peirce Dining Hall
- LBIS Technology Assistance (Helpline), Chalmers Library, first floor
- Student Accounts, Eaton Center South
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Peirce Hall
Join us for a complimentary lunch for students and family members.
1 p.m. Pre-Orientation Opening Session, Oden Auditorium
The opening session is for student and family members.
2 - 5 p.m. Pre-O Group Initial Meetings
- From Farm to Table and Back Again, Oden Hall 120
- Taking the Lead in Student Life, Oden Hall, 100
- Where We Live in Knox County, Oden Hall 110
- Making Art and Building Connections, Oden Hall 300
2 - 3 p.m. Parent Resource Panel, Oden Auditorium
3 - 3:30 p.m. Parent/Family Resource Fair, Oden Hall, lower level atrium
5 - 6 p.m. Dinner, Peirce Dining Hall
Join us for a complimentary dinner with key Kenyon staff members. Family members are invited to a Parent Connection in the Alumni Dining Room (lower level of Peirce Hall).
8 - 9:30 p.m. Bingo Bonanza, Gund Commons
Compete against your fellow Pre-Orientation participants to win great prizes such as Kenyon swag, a TV, LEGOs, Jelly Cats and more! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Friday, August 22
8 - 9 a.m. Breakfast, Peirce Hall
Join us for a complimentary breakfast for students and family members.
10 a.m. Students in Pre-O Groups
- From Farm to Table and Back Again, TBD
- Taking the Lead in Student Life, TBD
- Where We Live in Knox County, TBD
- Making Art and Building Connections, TBD
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Peirce Hall
1 - 5 p.m. Students in Pre-O Groups
- From Farm to Table and Back Again, TBD
- Taking the Lead in Student Life, TBD
- Where We Live in Knox County, TBD
- Making Art and Building Connections, TBD
5 - 6 p.m. Dinner, Peirce Hall
8 - 9 p.m. Student Pre-O Evening Programs
- From Farm to Table and Back Again, Shaffer Dance Studio
- Taking the Lead in Student Life, TBD
- Where We Live in Knox County, TBD
- Making Art and Building Connections, Peirce Lounge, Peirce Hall
9 - 10 p.m. Evening Drop-in, Gunderdome, Gund Hall
Saturday, August 23
8 - 9 a.m. Breakfast, Peirce Hall
9 a.m. - Noon. Check-in for Remaining Students, MAC Court, Lowry Center
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kenyon Support Services Available, Locations vary
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Peirce Hall
1:30 p.m. Meet to walk to Orientation Kick-off, Residence hall lobbies
Students and family members who are still in the residence halls, meet your CAs in your residence hall lobbies to walk to the Orientation kick0off.
2 p.m. Fall Orientation Kick-off, Toan Track, Lowry Center
The official kick-off of Fall Orientation for students and guests. Learn what to expect through the Orientation program and beyond. At the end of the program, students will meet their Orientation groups. *Orientation group assignments can be found on name tags and in their Kenyon emails.
3 p.m. Orientation Programming, Locations vary
Student programming will continue until 9 p.m.; parent programming will conclude at 5 p.m.
5 - 6 p.m. Student Dinner, Peirce Hall
Family members are on their own for dinner.
6:30 - 8 p.m. Family Dessert Reception, Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall
Family members are invited to join Kenyon team members and co-chairs of the Kenyon Parents Council for a dessert reception. Hear tips from current parents and meet members of the Kenyon team. Remarks begin at 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 24
10:30 a.m. - Noon. Opening Convocation, Toan Track, Lowry Center
Opening Convocation is an annual tradition at Kenyon for new students. You will have the opportunity to hear from President Julie Kornfeld and Student Council President Christiane Betfarhad, among others. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. This event will also be livestreamed.
Monday, August 25 - Wednesday, August 27
Orientation programming will continue; view the Fall Orientation schedule.