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.

View Family Orientation Schedule
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.

  • Supporting Your Student’s Academic Experience
    7 p.m., EDT, Tuesday, June 24
  • 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.” 

Family Orientation Schedule

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Wednesday Family Orientation Schedule

Time

Event

Location

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Move-In

First-Year Residence Halls

2 - 4 p.m.

Orientation Check-In and Resource Fair

East Quad

5:45 - 6 p.m.

Class of 2029 and Faculty Procession

Reese-Shackelford Common

6 - 7 p.m.

Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2029

Reese-Shackelford Common

7 - 9 p.m.

Dinner

Curtis and Huffman Dining Halls, or Granville

8 - 10 p.m.

Family Reception

Mitchell Center

Thursday, Aug. 21

Thursday Family Orientation Schedule

Time

Event

Location

7:30 - 9 a.m.

Breakfast

Curtis and Huffman Dining Halls, or Granville

9 - 10 a.m.

Accessibility Services Overview

Herrick Hall

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Supporting Your Student’s Success

Swasey Chapel

11 - 11:45 a.m.

Campus Connections Session 1

Academics

Herrick Hall

Career Services

Burton Morgan Lecture Hall

Wellness

Slayter Union Auditorium

Residential Living

Swasey Chapel

Student Engagement

Curtis Provost Dining Room

Noon - 12:45 p.m.

Campus Connections Session 2

1 - 3 p.m.

Lunch

East Quad

3 - 3:45 p.m.

Off-Campus Orientation Trips

Various Locations

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Family Departure