Reunion 2023 FAQs

The deadline to register is Friday, May 5, 2023.

Most events are casual. The All-Reunion Soiree will be cocktail attire. Be sure to check the weather in the days prior to the weekend to adequately pack for early summer weather in Ohio.

A weekend dining package for through-the-line meals at Peirce Dining Hall is available for purchase during registration. Individual meals will be available for purchase at the door of the Peirce servery. We will also have numerous food trucks on campus and our local restaurants will be open and ready to welcome alumni back to Gambier!

Yes, please be sure to note this within the online registration form. 

The College is unable to provide transportation to and from the airport due to the volume of alumni and guests we are anticipating at various times and the resources it would require to offer transportation. Below are companies you can can reach out to organize transportation based on your schedule.

Columbus Coach | 614-372-0355 or 800-476-3004

Elite Transport Group | 740-507-6993 or 740-507-6615

GoBus 

Mary's Wheels, LLC | 614-306-8744

S&G Events Services | 740-398-5341

Cardinal Transportation

Urban Express Charter

If you choose to rent a vehicle, here are the options available at the airport. 

Yes! We will be providing shuttle service to and from the Mount Vernon Grand, the Mount Vernon Inn and the Holiday Inn Express from 7 - 11 p.m. Friday, and 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday. 

Priority on-campus housing will be available for alumni based on the registration schedule outlined above. All reunion housing will be first come, first served, so we recommend you register as early as possible based on your registration window. On-campus housing cannot be guaranteed for non-reunion year attendees, so we recommend looking into Airbnb and VRBO should you wish to stay in the area. Housing is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Special accommodations will be available on Thursday for those in the class of 1973 and Perennial alumni celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th. 

We will have RV/trailer electric-only camping spots available, but we cannot accommodate tents. The RV option is on the registration form with spots available on south campus, near the athletic fields. The Lowry Center restrooms are open for campers to use within posted hours. Portable restrooms are available outside of those hours. Dorm restrooms are also available for showers outside of the Lowry Center hours. No dumping is permitted on campus. Follow this link for area dump sites. Please dispose of all garbage in campus dumpsters. Fire pits are not permitted. 

There is a $40 registration fee that covers refreshments under the hospitality tent throughout the weekend as well as an all-reunion reception on Friday evening. Housing, class dinners and meals at Peirce Hall will be the only other upfront costs when you register.

Registration allows the alumni office to plan appropriately for the event; anyone planning to attend Reunion Weekend will need to complete an online registration form.

Look for your emailed invitation to register in early 2023, as your registration window opens.

Yes, you may cancel your registration and request a full refund of your meal and housing fees up to 90 days following the date you registered. Cancellation requests following the 90 day period will incur a 3% fee from the payment processor. Gift amounts will not be reimbursed unless expressly noted by the registrant via email or phone communication.

Yes. If you have a guest, partner or spouse in a different reunion year, please add them when you register, they will be recognized as part of your registration.

We welcome children at Reunion Weekend. Most of our events are family friendly. Gambier and greater Knox County have many activities available for children, including the Brown Family Environmental Center, Ariel-Foundation Park, Gambier Community Park, Kokosing Gap Trail and SPI Spot. During the All-Reunion Soiree on Saturday evening, we will have “kids care” from 5 - 10 p.m. in the Lowry Center. The price for this childcare will include their dinner, snacks and activities. We will also be offering family housing in the Taft Cottages. This option provides access to apartment-style accommodations. Each apartment has one double occupancy room and two single occupancy rooms.

Our reunion classes just keep getting larger and we anticipate campus to be at maximum capacity for Reunion Weekend 2023. We are excited to announce an All-Reunion Soiree that will include all classes. The soiree will take place on the evening of Saturday, May 27, in the Lowry Center. Special class dinners are being planned for our 50th milestone reunion class of 1973 and the Perennial reunion class (celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th.)

Due to the anticipated large numbers of alumni eager to return to campus, we are unable to honor any housing requests at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Learn more about the 50th Reunion for 2023, including registration dates, housing options and meal plans, at kenyon.edu/50th-schedule.

Basic linens, a light blanket and a pillow are provided, but please bring whatever else would make you feel more at home, such as an extra blanket, hair dryer, mirror, your favorite pillow, towels, toiletires and a fan. Most rooms are doubles (two XL twin beds) with some singles. When you arrive on campus, please check in at the Registration Center located at 112 Gaskin (just north of the Deli), where you will recieve your registration packet and keys. 

Yes! The hospitality tent will have beer and wine available throughout the weekend. The alumni soiree will also offer beer and wine. Also, be sure to bring cash or a credit card to grab a $5 mimosa or bloody mary from Peirce Pub on Friday and Saturday morning. 

Yes, additional drink tickets will be available for purchase in the Registration Center located at 112 Gaskin. 

We understand that accidents happen. However, these items come at a great cost to the college and in order to continue offering these wonderful events, we must charge a replacement fee. A fee of $150 will be charged for lost dorm keys. You can come to the registration center for assistance. 

Everyone should check in at registration to receive a nametag, appropriate wristband, drink tickets, parking pass and dorm keys if staying on campus. 

KenyonPublic

KenyonPublic is intended for any guest on Kenyon's campus requiring quick access to the wireless network. Authentication is not required; guests need only accept our Terms of Service. However, intranetwork services (such as printing, network drive access) are unavailable on this network. This network serves the needs of most guests on campus. 

Check-In will be available at the Registration center at Gaskin 112 just north of the Deli.

Registration Center Hours

Thursday - 12 - 8 p.m. 

Friday - 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Weekend parking permits are in your registration packet. Please post your permit on the dashboard of your vehicle at all times. Vehicles parked on campus illegally or without permits may be ticketed. Vehicles parked in fire lanes will be towed by the Village.

Please keep in mind the Knox County Sheriff's Office may ticket vehicles parked illegally in non-campus areas, so take note of the fire lanes and the two-hour limits on spaces in the village center.

The College is not able to assist with tickets issued by the Sheriff's Office. If you have any questions about parking , please inquire at the Campus Safety Office, 740-427-5000. Do not park on the shoulder aloung Route 308 (Chase Avenue); it is a state route and cars left there will be towed.

Campus Safety Office: 740-427-5000

Emergencies: 740-427-5555

Operators answer the campus emergency line 24 hours a day. Call this number to report any incident or if you require medical attention.

Emergency phones, identified by a blue light, are located throughout the campus. To use, open the box beneath the blue light and press the red button. Campus safety will respond and will be dispatched to your location.