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.

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Nathan Graves

First-Year Dean

Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience

gravesn@denison.edu

740-587-5495

Kate Tull

First-Year Program Coordinator

tullk@denison.edu

740-587-6224

Abby Valentine ’21

Assistant Director

valentinea@denison.edu

740-587-6303

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

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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