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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

EXPLORE

Welcome to Denison

CONNECT

New Student Orientation

Moving onto The Hill
New student orientation
- Off-campus orientation
- On-campus orientation
Induction ceremony

DISCOVER

Your First Year on The Hill

Spotlights

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How to choose a college that’s right for you

An extensive guide to finding a university that will launch you into a successful career and life.

Students on a pre-orientation

First-year students make connections before classes begin

Pre-Os — three-day outings built around jam-packed itineraries — give new Denison students a head start.

What's Happening

University News

Class of 2028 is Denison’s most selective yet

A high-achieving Class of 2028 underscores Denison’s growing appeal as a top-flight, nationally renowned liberal arts college.

Students, Ceremonies, Receptions & Open Houses

Welcome to the Class of 2028

Under blue skies, Denison welcomed the Class of 2028 with traditions old and new.

Advice & Tips

Supporting your first-year student in their second semester

Tips to help your student navigate their second semester at Denison.

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