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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

Sarah A. Rundell

Associate Professor
Sophomore Dean
Director of Advising
rundells@denison.edu
740-587-6668

Kate Tull

First-Year Program Coordinator
tullk@denison.edu
740-587-6224
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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Emma Ceplinskas' first look at Denison during her June-O session reassured her that she had made the right decision.
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Spotlight on June-o

We grabbed some photos of students and their parents as they got their bearings and geared-up for their Denison experience at June-O.
Students packing tents
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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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