Destination: Denison (DDU) is an all-expenses-paid campus experience for rising high school seniors ready to explore what a Denison education can do for them.

Students admitted to this selective program will explore campus life through a series of interactive sessions, equipping them with a hands-on view of our academic and co-curricular approach. By the end, you’ll have a strong understanding of how Denison prepares students for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

We believe education should challenge and support students in equal measure. DDU brings that belief into action through a program centered on connection, exploration, and possibility. We look forward to preparing the next generation of world leaders for the ever-changing and complex problems they will seek to solve.

If selected for DDU, you’ll automatically receive:

  • $30,000 merit scholarship — awarded simply for being chosen as a participant
  • No-loan financial aid package — upon admission to Denison, any federal loans in your financial aid offer will be replaced with Denison grants
  • Full demonstrated need met — like all admitted students, your financial need will be covered completely 

Discover what your future can be on The Hill!

How to Apply to DDU

In order to be considered for Destination: Denison, students must submit an application by Aug. 17, 2026. Application opens May 1.

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