Kenyon College's hilltop campus in the village of Gambier is organized around Middle Path, a two-thirds-of-a-mile gravel walkway that has served as the college's social and ceremonial spine since the 1820s, with first-year students living together in five halls: Gund, Lewis, Mather, McBride, and Norton.
Enrollment
1,877
Total Students
Freshman Class
469
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 22 - August 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
27%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Housing assignments are released in mid-July, followed by roommate contact information in late July - use this window to coordinate who's bringing shared items like a fridge or microwave. Saturday's schedule includes New Student Check-in and the Fall Orientation Kick-off at the Lowry Center, meetings with your Orientation Group and Community Advisors, and a dessert reception for families that evening. Gambier is a small village absorbing an entire incoming class in a single morning - arrive early and expect to park farther than you'd like.
August 22 - August 22, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Gund Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Lewis Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Mather Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Kenyon College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Fall Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 22 - August 27, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,400
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Kenyon College.
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