First-Year Families

Dear Parents and Families,

This is such an exciting time in your student’s life and incredibly exciting for you, too! Our Office of Family Engagement is eager to welcome you to the Denison community and support you through your student’s experience. Below are a few ways to engage with us this summer before we see you on campus in August.

Our family guides provide relevant information to help your family prepare for your student’s arrival at Denison. Not receiving these? Update your contact information here.

These fun, informal gatherings, located in various cities across the country, provide an opportunity for members of the Class of 2029 and their families to build connections before arriving on campus. You’ll get a chance to hear briefly from Denison staff, current parents, and current students. You can find more information about reception dates and locations below.

From understanding the academic process to preparing for residential living, this virtual series is designed to help Denison families feel prepared for this critically important and exciting time. Registration details are available below.

Denison’s online orientation modules contain great information about the Denison experience and campus resources.

Our whole campus is excited to greet you on Move-In Day. Orientation is a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn more about Denison resources and strategies for supporting your student as they begin their Denison journey. Join us for a special reception on the evening of Aug. 20 and be sure to participate in the parent and family programming Aug. 21. View the August move-in day schedule.

Again, we are looking forward to partnering with you to provide support to your student during these incredibly impactful four years. We can’t wait to see you on The Hill.

Warmly,