Off-Campus Orientation Experiences
Off-campus orientations help you transition to life at Denison as you form friendships with classmates who share your interests and passions. In these small groups, you’ll learn more about your chosen topic, deepen your understanding of yourself, and connect with your peers.
You will rank five off-campus experiences in your admitted student portal starting May 2024. A notification will be sent to you in late June with your trip assignment.
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Focus: Build professional relationships with alumni and businesses in Columbus
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Focus: Alumni connections, explore Cleveland, baseball, amusement parks.
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Focus: Arts, visual art, music, theatre, dance, exploring Columbus.
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Focus: Explore Columbus and learn how to make the most of your Denison experience “by design”
Location: Mohican River, Perrysville to Coshocton, Ohio
Focus: canoeing, camping, nature, scenic views.
This experience is physically challenging
Location: Monongahela National Forest, Otter Creek Wilderness Area, West Virginia
Focus: hiking, nature, camping, backpacking, scenic views.
This experience is physically challenging.
Location: Newark, Ohio
Focus: community service, exploring the local community.
Location: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia
Focus: Rafting, Nature, Camping, Scenic Views.
This experience is physically challenging.
Location: Chillicothe, Ohio
Focus: archaeology, Ohio history, indigenous peoples, artifacts
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Focus: Cincinnati, alumni connections, Ohio River, amusement parks
Location: Camp Nuhop, Butler, Ohio
Focus: Nature, glamping, outdoor recreation, self-reflection, mindfulness
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Focus: Cultural, Mentoring, Leadership, Identity, Inclusion, Exploring Louisville.
Location: Mohican Lodge and Conference Center, Perrysville, Ohio
Focus: Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop gaming, fantasy, role-playing, nature
Location: Newark, Ohio
Focus: Cooking, food, local community, farm-to-table, sustainability
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Focus: Recreational sports, professional sports, exploring Columbus, broadcasting, data analytics
Location: Camp Nuhop in Butler, Ohio
Focus: Writing, nature, glamping, outdoor recreation, self-reflection.