Campus Life

At Denison, you’ll find great friends — and be part of something that makes a difference.
Find out more about residential programs, student activities and organizations, orientation programs, and more on what it’s like living at Denison.



Life on The Hill is built on connections.

At Denison, students get involved and connect across differences.


of Denison students live on campus, extending their learning through late-night talks with peers and co-curricular experiences 99%


Join our tour guide Ellie Laird ‘23 on a quick journey through academics, careers, arts, athletics, and campus life at Denison.

30 mins: Granville to Columbus
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Get Involved!

It all starts on campus. With 160+ student orgs, you’ll have plenty of options, and there’s always a concert, game, lecture, or performance to see. Add in everything to do in Columbus and Granville and you’ve got epic possibilities.


Student Organizations Denison offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved on campus and beyond 160+
Student Government Support budget for programs and engagement $1 million More on DCGA
Campus Leadership Positions 600+

Housing & Community

What's it really like to live on campus?

From enrollment to graduation, we’re committed to creating welcoming and supportive student communities. We help match students with roommates, determine housing assignments, and support them in their new home away from home as they build new friendships, navigate discomfort, and gain perspectives from different points of view.


Diversity & Inclusion

At Denison, we support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas to create an inclusive and innovative learning environment.


Health & Wellness

Hoaglin Center
Creating a culture of wellness

At Denison, students develop the habits and skills to manage their health and well-being.

The Hoaglin Wellness Center at Denison is home to medical and counseling services where students can see a primary care provider, mental health clinician, psychiatrist, or nutritionist.


Arts at Denison

The arts intersect with nearly every facet of life at Denison. Students often bring a passion for the arts, and once here, they find new ones.


Majors & Minors in the Arts including Art History & Visual Culture, Cinema, Dance, Music, Music Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts 389
More than engage with the Denison Museum's collections and exhibitions each year through class visits 100 classes

Big Red Athletics

Expand your athletic interests, hone your skills, and maintain a healthy lifestyle in our top-tier facilities. Big Red athletics are a way of life at Denison, honoring a tradition of victory that turns scholar-athletes into leaders and team players in the classroom.


Denison Athletics Denison offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved on campus and beyond 25 NCAA D-III Varsity Teams
North Coast Athletic Conference 19 All-Sports Trophies
NCAA Scholarship Winners The NCAA program provides $10,000 scholarships to top scholar-athletes at all levels 55
Student Athletes Nearly 30% of all Denison students are varsity athletes 1:3
Club & Intramural Sports 45+

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