Families and supporters are invited to join their students on campus for move-in day and family orientation programming. Specifc dates an information for the Denison Class of 2030 coming soon.

Take this time to help your student set up their bedroom, enjoy a meal together at one of Granville’s restaurants, experience the Induction Ceremony, and attend orientation programming specifically created for new families. Information about selecting a move-in time slot will be sent to your student in July.

View Family Orientation Schedule
Visit our First-Year Families page
A student and family posing in front of a Denison wall banner.
Student hugging a family member after Induction Ceremony.
Family members posing for a photo with Buzzy.
Student hugging a parent.
A family gathers on Reese~Shackelford Common.
Family members embrace their student following the Induction Ceremony.

Denison Ready

From understanding the academic process to preparing for residential living, this virtual series was designed to help Denison families feel prepared for this critically important and exciting time. Recordings from our 2025 series are available below.

Book your move-in day accommodations now!

Popular places to stay fill up quickly during large events such as move-in day.

Cherry Valley Hotel is offering a Denison Move-In discount between Aug. 10-28, 2025, which will give you 20% off their published rates, using code “MOVEIN.”