Families and supporters are invited to join their students on campus for move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and family orientation programming on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

Take this time to help your student set up their bedroom, enjoy a meal together at one of Granville’s restaurants, experience the Induction Ceremony, and attend orientation programming specifically created for new families. Information about selecting a move-in time slot for Aug. 20 will be sent to your student in July.

Visit first-year families page
A student and family posing in front of a Denison wall banner.
Student hugging a family member after Induction Ceremony.
Family members posing for a photo with Buzzy.
Student hugging a parent.
A family gathers on Reese~Shackelford Common.
Family members embrace their student following the Induction Ceremony.

Participate in Denison Ready

First-year families are invited to join us online for Denison Ready: The Family Series. These webinars will welcome you into our community and help you prepare for the transition ahead.

  • Partnering to Support Your Student’s College Transition
    7 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 26
  • International Student Families: Helping your student thrive
    7 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 16
  • Preparing for Move-in Day
    7 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Aug. 7

For more information and to register, visit the First-Year Families page.

Book your move-in day accommodations now!

Popular places to stay fill up quickly during large events such as move-in day.

Cherry Valley Hotel is offering a Denison Move-In discount between Aug. 10-28, 2025, which will give you 20% off their published rates, using code “MOVEIN.”