Student posing with Buzzy outside of Slayter Hall, the student union. First-year orientation crowd. Students welcoming first-year students to campus at move-in. DJs play music while students spray glow paint into the air at Orientation weekend welcome party. First-year students walking from Swasey Chapel to Induction Ceremony First-year students having a water balloon fight.

First-Year Experience

The Office of First-Year Experience guides new students through their transition into the Denison community by creating a space to embrace the academic, social, and residential challenges and opportunities embedded in a four-year liberal arts college experience.

Nathan Graves Nathan Graves , Associate Dean of Student Support, Director of Orientation & First-Yea…
Kate Tull Kate Tull , Associate Director of First Year Program
Photo of Andrew McNutt Andrew McNutt , Assistant Director of First-Year Experience
Your first year starts here!

Your first week on The Hill

Your exciting first week at Denison offers a comprehensive introduction to campus life beginning with move-in day, new student orientation, and our annual induction ceremony, where we formally welcome you — our newest Denisonians!

New Student Orientation

As you enter your Denison education, you’ll participate in programs that build connections, help you get to know the campus, and have fun!

Family Orientation Programming

Families and supporters are invited to join their students on campus for move-in day and family orientation programming.

Induction Ceremony

The president formally welcomes the new class into the Denison community, surrounded by faculty, staff, parents, and family.

Your first Year on The Hill

The fun continues throughout your entire first-year on The Hill! As you are finding your place in the Denison community, you can look forward to something fun and engaging happening from the Office of First-Year Experience. We partner with offices all across campus to provide events for students to meet new people, connect with campus resources, and even grab unique Denison giveaways.

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