On-Campus Orientation

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Move-In

First-Year Residence Halls

Arrive during your scheduled move-in time to get your room key and set up your residence hall room. Move-In assistance will be provided by student staff members and Denison Athletes.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Immigration & Legal Obligations (International Students Only)

Huffman President’s Dining Room

This session is for students coming from abroad only. This session is an overview of immigration, how to maintain your F-1 status, travel and re-entry to the U.S., and work authorization options. Participation in this session is required for all new international students.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Orientation Check-In and Resource Fair

Academic Quad

After moving in, join us by the flagpole outside of Slayter Student Union to pick up your orientation materials and schedule and learn about offices that are here to support you on campus.

11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Lunch

Curtis and Huffman Dining Halls, or Granville

Students and their families are welcome to purchase a meal in one of our dining halls or head into Granville or the surrounding area to try one of our local restaurants.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

First-Year Athlete Lunch

Recreation Gym, Mitchell Center

All varsity athletes and families are invited to join the community of coaches and administration for lunch. Enjoy opportunities to meet other student-athletes and talk about the upcoming year of Big Red Athletics.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Accessibility Services Overview

Herrick Hall

An introduction for incoming students and their families to the Academic Resource Center’s programs and services for students with accessibility needs, as well as other campus-wide academic resources.

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Off-Campus Orientation Trips

Various Locations

Students and their families will be introduced to their Off-Campus Orientation faculty, staff, and student leaders and learn more about the exciting activities they can expect to enjoy while they’re off campus.

Parent & Family Programming

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Supporting Your Student’s Success

Swasey Chapel

This is a moment of transition not only for your student, but for you as well. Hear about strategies and resources to support your student in this transition. Then, join Family Engagement for a casual reception and an opportunity to connect with other parents, families, and Denison staff.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dinner

Curtis and Huffman Dining Halls, or Granville

Students and their families are welcome to purchase a meal in one of our dining halls or head into Granville or the surrounding area to try one of our local restaurants.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2028

Reese-Shackelford Common

President Adam S. Weinberg presides over the formal installation of the Class of 2028. Faculty will be in full academic regalia. Note: Faculty will begin marching at 6:45 pm.

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Departure

Join us for a Sweet Goodbye dessert as you provide those hugs and parting words of wisdom.

Student Programming

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Welcome to Denison

Academic Quad

Meet fellow Class of 2028 students in a positive, supportive environment to start new friendships that will last far beyond Orientation.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dinner

Curtis and Huffman Dining Halls, or Granville

Students and their families are welcome to purchase a meal in one of our dining halls or head into Granville or the surrounding area to try one of our local restaurants.

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Assembly of Incoming Students

Swasey Chapel

Meet your First-Year Fellow for information regarding Aug-O activities and to form the processional line for the Induction Ceremony. Please dress appropriately in business casual attire, and arrive promptly at 6:00 pm.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2028

Reese-Shackelford Common

President Adam S. Weinberg presides over the formal installation of the Class of 2028. Faculty will be in full academic regalia. Note: Faculty will begin marching at 6:45 pm.

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Home on the Hill

First-Year Residence Halls

Meet your residence hall staff and Community Advisors during your first floor meeting.

9:30 pm - 12:00 am

The Sizzle

Academic Quad

A first-year tradition featuring a glow paint party. Come enjoy the lights, the sounds, the paint, and live DJs! Note: Wear clothes you will not mind getting covered in washable paint.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast

Huffman and Curtis Dining Halls

9:00 am - 9:50 am

First Small Group Meeting

Small Group Locations

Meet your First-Year Fellow and small group to review the schedule for the day and begin getting to know each other.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Caring for Your Community

Swasey Chapel

Student Life staff will share Denison’s commitment to fostering a community that is filled with responsible and supportive members who play an active role in caring for fellow Denisonians.

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Your First Class

Small Group Locations

Meet with a faculty member to discuss the liberal arts curriculum and discover tools to help you succeed academically on The Hill.

11:45 am - 12:50 pm

Lunch with Faculty Advisor

Curtis Dining Hall Groups 1-24 | Huffman Dining Hall Groups 25-49

Group Rotation 1 | Groups 1-16

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Get Involved

Swasey Chapel

Getting involved on campus is about meeting new people, pursuing your passion, and stretching your boundaries. The Alford Community Leadership & Involvement Center (CLIC) will share all the amazing ways you can get involved on the Hill!

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Diversity at Denison

Slayter Auditorium

You will learn about general services, programs, and opportunities through The Center for Belonging and Inclusion, and engage in discussions to begin understanding and engaging in diversity and inclusion at Denison.

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Hoaglin Wellness Fair

Hoaglin Wellness Center

Meet medical, counseling, and wellness education professionals on campus as you learn about the many wellness programs and services available at Denison. Students will get a tour of the new Hoaglin Wellness Center while playing games and earning prizes.

Group Rotation 2 | Groups 17-33

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Diversity at Denison

Slayter Auditorium

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Hoaglin Wellness Fair

Hoaglin Wellness Center

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Get Involved

Swasey Chapel

Group Rotation 3 | Groups 34-49

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Hoaglin Wellness Fair

Hoaglin Wellness Center

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Get Involved

Swasey Chapel

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Diversity at Denison

Slayter Auditorium

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

“Wanna Make Out?” - A Conversation About Consent

Swasey Chapel

Speaker Dr. Lori Bednarchik takes a unique, positive, uninhibited and uncensored approach to talking about sexual consent and communication. The focus throughout the program is promoting safe, fun, positive, and consensual sexual activity, and providing participants with specific and practical skills to effectively communicate to, and with their partner about sex and consent.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Dinner

Curtis Dining Hall Groups 25-49 | Huffman Dining Hall Groups 1-24

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Off-Campus Trip Preparation

Various Locations

Reconvene with your Off-Campus group leaders to prepare for your departure from campus.

Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

Students will depart campus for their Off-Campus Orientation Trips

Monday, August 26, 2024

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Off-Campus Orientation Trips Return

Various Locations

Welcome Home! Take some time to unpack from your trip, organize your room, walk around campus, or even venture down to Granville. Rest up before dinner as there is a lot more in store for your orientation!

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dinner

Huffman and Curtis Dining Halls

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Small Group Meeting

Small Group Locations

Reunite with your First-Year Fellow to talk with your small group about your different trips and discuss what the schedule for the rest of Orientation looks like.

9:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Sailesh The Hypnotist

Swasey Chapel

An experienced performer with more than 20 years under his belt, Sailesh has performed a staggering 5,000+ shows. Dubbed “The World’s Best Hypnotist,” his live show is described as a cross between a concert and the best party ever!

10:30 pm - 12:00 am

Karaoke

Bandersnatch Coffee House, Huffman Hall

Do you have a song to sing? Take the stage in the legendary Bandersnatch to sing your favorite song alongside new friends!

10:30 pm - 12:00 am

DIY Decorations with your CA

First-Year Residence Halls

Start decorating those walls in your room with some of the different crafting projects offered by your CA’s right in your new residence hall!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast

Huffman and Curtis Dining Halls

9:00 am - 10:45 am

Debate and Civil Discourse at Denison

Herrick Hall | Groups 1-20 Swasey Chapel | Groups 21-49

Intellectual debate and civil dialogue are a vital and healthy part of Denison’s campus culture. Denison’s Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement has organized a fun, parliamentary (extemporaneous Braver Angels) debate on the question: Should colleges and universities reinstate SAT/ACT requirements for admission? Faculty and upperclass students will kick off the debate, with plenty of opportunity for first-year students to join in.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Academic Testing

Small Group Locations

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch with Leaders

Curtis Dining Hall Groups 25-49 | Huffman Dining Hall Groups 1-24

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Academic Planning Session

Small Group Locations

Understand the important elements that it will take to balance your schedule, find important resources, and plan for a successful semester!

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Class Number

Reese-Shackelford Common

Find your place and begin making your mark on The Hill in the Class of 2028 photo. Be sure to wear your Class t-shirt!

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Battle of the Residence Halls - Floor Round-Up

First-Year Residence Halls

Students will meet with their floormates to prepare for the Battle of the Residence Halls.

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Battle of the Residence Halls

Lamson Field

Compete in a variety of activities to win bragging rights as the top residence hall on campus.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Dinner

Curtis Dining Hall Groups 1-24 | Huffman Dining Hall Groups 25-49

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Shopping Shuttles

P1 Parking Garage

Sign up for the Big Red Express on What To DU!

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learning Commons Fest

Doane Library

Discover the ‘Intellectual heart’ of campus at the Learning Commons Fest! Join us for an evening to discover essential services and programs located in the library, find your ideal study space, and meet your Personal Librarian! Start strong with Denison Libraries and unlock the resources you need to thrive!

9:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Rec at Nite

Mitchell Center

Queue the “George Lopez” intro and jump on down to the Rec Center to play a variety of your favorite games! You can choose from pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball, yard games, and so much more!

10:30 pm - 1:00 am

Late Night Breakfast

Huffman Dining Hall

Who doesn’t like breakfast? Join us for all of your early morning favorites…at night!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Time

Event

Location

Event Description

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast

Huffman and Curtis Dining Halls

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Yoga

Hoaglin Wellness Center Movement Room 103

Join us for a morning yoga practice in the Hoaglin Wellness Center. Space is limited.

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Small Group Meeting

Small Group Locations

10:30 am - 11:30 am

A Hill Without Hazing

Swasey Chapel

Being a member of the Denison Community asks you to DU RIGHT by your fellow Denisonians, which includes supporting each other and helping to prevent hazing across campus. Collin’s Law requires each student to learn about preventing hazing in our community. Speaker Dr. Gentry McCreary talks about some of the myths surrounding unhealthy communities and hazing.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Rain Time for Class Number

Reese-Shackelford Common

11:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

Curtis Dining Hall Groups 1-24 | Huffman Dining Hall Groups 25-49

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Faculty Panel on Academic Success

Eisner Center Sharon Martin Hall Groups 1- 22 | Burke Recital Hall Groups 23-39 | Large Rehearsal Room Groups 40-49

Our world-class faculty shed some wisdom on the steps to become academically successful here on The Hill.

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Panel Break Out with FYF

Eisner Center

Continue asking your First-Year Fellow questions to hear their tricks of the trade for being a successful Denisonian.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Orientation Closing

Swasey Chapel

Choose Your Own Adventure

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Drop into The Center

The Center for Belonging and Inclusion, Slayter Union 4th Floor

Get familiar with the CBI Lounge and talk with the staff.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Health & Wellness Needs

Hoaglin Wellness Center

Confirm your medical needs with the Hoaglin staff.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Knowlton Career Questions Open House

3rd Floor Burton Morgan

Talk all things careers and internships with members of the Knowlton Center.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Class Schedule Tours

Start at Library Steps

Walk through your schedule with a First-Year Fellow to locate your classes.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Shopping Shuttles

P1 Parking Garage

Sign up for the Big Red Express on What To DU!

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Spiritual Life Open House

Gilpatrick House

Find support and resources for students of all faiths, no faith, and those with big questions.

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Science Ice Cream Social

Ebaugh’s 2nd Floor Atrium

Come meet science faculty and students, enjoy an Italian ice treat, and discover some of the extracurricular and research opportunities waiting for you in the sciences!

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Involvement Fair & Carnival

Academic Quad

Learn about and connect with Denison’s 160+ campus organizations and GET INVOLVED! Carnival games, a zipline, a performance by the Great DuBois, and lots of fun await!

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Community Cookout

Reese-Shackelford Common

Wrap up your last day of orientation by joining campus in a community cookout! Dining Halls will be closed.

9:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Fireworks

Reese-Shackelford Common

Celebrate your last night before classes with a BANG!