Class of 2026 Commencement
Denison’s 185th Commencement exercises will take place on Saturday, May 16. Get all the details below and follow along as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026.
Campus Recognition
A Historic Day
Unlock
Your
Potential
Denison delivers a life-shaping education that propels students into successful lives and careers.
Arts at Denison
We’re more than a conservatory. Through our liberal arts foundation, you’ll hone your artistic vision in ways you hadn’t imagined.
Life on the Hill
Your Denison experience will be your own. But here’s a glimpse of life on The Hill.
At Denison, you’ll find friends for a lifetime – and peers who challenge and inspire you.
With 165+ student groups, you’ll have opportunities to engage in passions old and new.
You’ll fall in love with Granville. AND you’re also minutes away from one of the country’s fastest-growing and most vibrant cities.
We’re one of the nation’s top colleges for career services, and we work hard to prepare you for what comes next — whether in the workplace or grad school. That means career coaching, internships, and consulting experiences, to name a few.
97% alums employed in their desired field
#2 Best Colleges for Career Services
When you graduate from Denison, you’ll join a deeply connected network of successful alums eager to share their practical knowledge, marketable experience, and creative vision.
Our active alumni often:
- Volunteer as an ambassador or give career advice
- Attend Big Red Weekend
- Come to Denison Everywhere
Ready to join us?
Denison is one of the few colleges that meets 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need. We work to make Denison’s transformative education financially accessible to all of our students.
There’s no fee to apply
A supplemental essay is not required
We practice no-harm, test-optional admission
Early Decision 1
Nov. 15
Nov. 15
Early Decision 2 /
Regular Decision Jan. 15
Regular Decision Jan. 15