As a parent there are many ways you can support your student and be involved in the Kenyon community.
Explore Helpful Resources
Do you have a question or concern? Here are some resources to help, and you can also browse a list of useful contacts organized by topic.
Discover Events and Receive Update
From attending campus events and virtual panels to sharing career expertise with students and volunteering with the admissions team, there are many ways for parents and families to be part of the Kenyon community.
Featured Events
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Family Weekend
October's Family Weekend draws more than 1,000 visitors to campus to see what students have been working on — from performances and athletics to academic panels and connections with campus partners.
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Commencement
With speeches from beloved faculty and honored guests — and full-circle moments like Senior Sing — Commencement in May is an opportunity to celebrate and say farewell to graduating students.
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Opening Convocation
As the academic year begins in August, Opening Convocation welcomes new students to the Hill with a blend of formal ceremony and joyful tradition.
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Additional Events
There are many more opportunities for parents and families to engage with the Kenyon community, including Homecoming Weekend, regional welcome receptions and virtual town halls. View more events.
Stay Informed
Stay current on Kenyon news and updates with Talk of the Hill, our monthly digital newsletter for parents, which provides calendar info, links to campus photos and stories about current students. Contact crc.records@kenyon.edu to receive the newsletter.
Support Kenyon
Together with revenue from tuition and endowment income, gifts to the Kenyon Parents Fund enhance every element of the student experience — from academics to campus life.
Network with Students
Kenyon's Career Development Office partners with hundreds of volunteers to identify mentors, job shadow hosts and internship opportunities for students, create professional extension projects and help employers recruit Kenyon graduates.
Kenyon Parents Council
The Kenyon Parents Council (KPC) is a group of parent leaders who support and promote the mission and vision of Kenyon College through work with career development, engagement and events, and parent philanthropy.
Considering Kenyon?
Explore our virtual tour locations, and scroll down for opportunities to hear from and meet new Kenyon families.
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First-Year Quad
ResidencesThree residence halls form a U, serving as a focal point of first-year culture.
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Chalmers Library
ClassroomsOur light-filled library is a hub for undergraduate research and experiential learning.
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Peirce Hall
Gathering SpacesAlong with Old Kenyon and its slender spire, Peirce may be the College’s most recognizable landmark.
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Lowry Center
RecreationBig, superbly equipped, architecturally striking and filled with light, the Lowry Center is arguably the best small-college sports facility in the country.
First Year Family Panel
If you missed the live event in September, the First-Year Family Panel is now available to view. Members of the Kenyon Parents Council share their experiences and advice to help families navigate this exciting transition.
Summer Welcome Receptions
Before new students arrive on the Hill, get to know your fellow families and other members of the Kenyon community at a mix of virtual sessions and in-person events around the county in June and July.
Reflections from Kenyon Parents
How Kenyon Worked for Us
Kenyon is an inspiring, invigorating place to call home for four years, and it has brought out the best in the children of Elizabeth Weinstein P’15,’17.
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Falling for the Liberal Arts
Kenyon BlogsElaine Lipworth P’16,’21 initially considered the liberal arts to be a rather narrow concept. Now, she can’t imagine anything more exciting or worthwhile.
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Carrying Kenyon Into Adulthood
Kenyon BlogsWhat comes next? Ralph Gardner Jr. P’11,’16 concludes that long-term success, however defined, is really what it’s all about.
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Plus Ça Change
Kenyon BlogsAndrew Welsh-Huggins '83 P'17 observes what has and has not changed between hanging around Gambier as a student and the day he drove his daughter up the Hill.