Students hiking in the woods during the Outdoor Pre-Orientation.

Orientation Programs

Denison offers several orientation programs, which provide incoming first-year and transfer students a unique, challenging, and enjoyable transition to life at Denison.

Nathan Graves,Associate Dean of Student Support, Director of Orientation & First-Yea…

Kate Tull,Associate Director of Orientation & First Year Experience

100% of Denison students take part in August Orientation, three days of learning about the campus and getting settled in before classes begin.

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Spotlights

First-year students make connections before classes begin

Pre-Os — three-day outings built around jam-packed itineraries — give new Denison students a head start.

How We Live

Get Oriented

Orientation at Denison takes many forms. One of them involves a backpack, a sleeping bag, a long walk, and a lot of fun.

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Orientation Programs