News & Events Upcoming Events Summer Scholars Programs Summer Scholars Programs [Tentative] May 17, 2026 - August 1, 2026 / 8:30am - 5:00pm Summer Scholars Programs Denison University Summer Scholars Program brings 100+ Denison students to campus to research under faculty advisors. Research takes place from Sunday, May 17, through Sunday, Aug. 1, 2026. More Upcoming Events Academic Awards Convocation Apr 17, 2026 / 12:30pm - 1:30pm During the annual Academic Awards Convocation, Denison University celebrates the academic achievements of its faculty and students; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Baccalaureate celebration May 15, 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm Denison University holds Baccalaureate services at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 185th Annual Commencement Exercises May 16, 2026 / 10:30am - 1:00pm 185th Annual Commencement Exercises at 10:30 a.m. 2026 Alumni Reunion Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 / 8:00am - 5:00pm 2026 Alumni Reunion Residence halls open for transfer students Aug 23, 2026 / 9:00am - 5:00pm Residence halls open for transfer students Induction of the Class of 2030 Aug 26, 2026 / 11:00am - 12:00pm Induction of the Class of 2030 at 11 a.m. - noon. Family Weekend Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026 / 8:30am - 5:00pm Family Weekend. Big Red Weekend Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026 / 8:30am - 5:00pm Big Red Weekend.
Academic Awards Convocation Apr 17, 2026 / 12:30pm - 1:30pm During the annual Academic Awards Convocation, Denison University celebrates the academic achievements of its faculty and students; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Baccalaureate celebration May 15, 2026 / 4:00pm - 5:00pm Denison University holds Baccalaureate services at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
185th Annual Commencement Exercises May 16, 2026 / 10:30am - 1:00pm 185th Annual Commencement Exercises at 10:30 a.m.
Residence halls open for transfer students Aug 23, 2026 / 9:00am - 5:00pm Residence halls open for transfer students
Induction of the Class of 2030 Aug 26, 2026 / 11:00am - 12:00pm Induction of the Class of 2030 at 11 a.m. - noon.
