Academic Resource Center

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers programs and services designed to help all students improve their academic performance and ultimately achieve personal academic excellence.  As a supplement to faculty advising, professional staff meet with students individually concerning academic matters, study strategies, and time management development.  

The Center collaborates with other departments on campus to provide additional programming and resources such as Advising Circles. Free subject-based, one-on-one peer tutoring is available to all students on a first-come, first-served basis in most subjects. Students can request tutors at https://denison.tutorocean.com. 

The Academic Resource Center coordinates the delivery of accessibility services for students with documented disabilities, including requests for reasonable accommodations. Students must request reasonable accommodations on a semester-by-semester basis. Students can learn more about the accommodations process at Obtaining Accommodations.

Please call 740-587-6666 or email arc@denison.edu for assistance or disabilityservices@denison.edu for reasonable accommodations. 

The Alford Community Leadership & Involvement Center

The Alford Community Leadership & Involvement Center (CLIC) provides Denison students with involvement and engagement experiences, creating meaningful connections and students’ sense of belonging within the Denison community. CLIC creates opportunities for students to connect their values, passions, and interests to their leadership development during their time at Denison and beyond the Hill. CLIC provides these opportunities and experiences by celebrating Denison traditions and annual events, providing campus organization support, mentoring student leaders, highlighting involvement and engagement opportunities, serving our communities through volunteering and civic engagement, managing student-centered spaces, and supporting a vibrant social life. See the Get Involved website or WhatToDU for more information.

Athletics, Club Sports, and Recreation Facilities

The University is committed to a broad-based intercollegiate athletics program, sponsoring 26 varsity sports -- 14 for women and 12 for men. A wide variety of club and intramural sports, fitness classes, and exercise facilities are available to accommodate the interest levels of all students. The Mitchell Center is the centerpiece of athletics and fitness at Denison.

Please go to https://denisonbigred.com for complete information about athletics at Denison.

Business Services

Business Services oversees various services for students, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Contract Review, Food Trucks, and Catering.

For more information, go to https://denison.edu/campus/purchasing

Campus Safety

The Office of Campus Safety is a professional public safety organization providing quality community safety services and innovative programs. The office is student-centered, community-focused, and focused on using communication and education to foster strong relationships as the first tool in cultivating a safe community.  The Office of Campus Safety has a staff of trained community service officers, communications officers, and student staff.  Officers are on duty 24 hours, seven days a week, and are trained in best community policing practices, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator, First Aid, and emergency communication, among other topics.

For additional information and required consumer information regarding Campus Safety, go to https://denison.edu/campus/safety

Center for Belonging and Inclusion

We create a community where every individual feels valued and respected, and can contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We develop deep connections with one another and strive to cultivate a sense of belonging for everyone.            

The Center for Belonging and Inclusion seeks to create a space on The Hill where all students feel at home.

We envision a university where:

1. We have a shared commitment to creating and participating in a welcoming and flourishing community that fosters a sense of belonging.
2. Student, staff, and faculty ideas and perspectives are welcomed to create an inclusive and innovative learning environment.
3. We incorporate initiatives for our community to cultivate curiosity and understanding.

For more information, please visit: https://denison.edu/campus/belonging-inclusion

The Center for Global Programs

The Center for Global Programs develops core elements of a global experience for Denisonians through off-campus study, international student support, multilingual learning, intercultural residential living, and community engagement. By encouraging dialogue across differences, we foster global citizenship, locally and abroad, fulfilling Denison’s mission of building discerning moral agents, autonomous thinkers, and active citizens as part of a liberal arts education.

The Center for Global Programs (CfGP) is Denison's global experiences hub. It houses off-campus study operations, support for international students, and multilingual learning initiatives. It collaborates regularly with the Lisska Center for Scholarly Engagement, the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration, academic departments and programs, the Division of Student Life, and other campus partners to expand global learning pathways and approaches. Our growing international community on campus includes students from around the world, permanent residents who live abroad, US citizens, and individuals who identify as global citizens. The CfGP also facilitates the Global Living Community, a unique opportunity for students to live in a residence hall with other globally-minded peers and expand their world perspective outside the classroom. Students are welcome to email us with questions at globalprograms@denison.edu.

Off-Campus Study

Off-Campus study provides dynamic experiences worldwide to improve global competency, gain experience to build a resume, and find passion through hands-on learning. Students who study off campus come from various majors, interests, personal and financial backgrounds, and academic and extra-curricular involvement levels at Denison. More than half of the student body participates in off-campus study, including faculty-led travel, at some point during their four years, with the majority doing so during their junior year. The Center maintains a list of hundreds of approved programs in dozens of countries worldwide, including the United States. Our Off-Campus Study Guide website provides the current list of approved programs, details of our application process, and a range of resources for support throughout the process.

International Student Support

The ISS team provides support for our international students so that they can thrive in their classes, develop friendships on campus, and participate in various co- and extracurricular opportunities. We support students during their arrival to campus; regular one-on-one advising on the academic, social, and personal challenges associated with living and learning in an unfamiliar culture; career exploration advising; and continuing education focusing on immigration regulations and requirements pertaining to the nonimmigrant student visa. The Denison ISS Portal houses valuable information on maintaining the F-1 student visa status, employment options, ID cards, and more.

Multilingual Learning

The Multilingual Learning staff supports the academic success and achievement of all Denisonians working in multiple languages through one-on-one tutoring and consulting sessions, group workshops, and the creation of online resources. If English is not a student’s first language, our staff can assist with writing, reading, note-taking, and presentation skills. In addition, a Writing 101 (W101) course is offered by our Assistant Director, Multilingual Programming and Support or English Language Support Specialist to international students during their first year enrolled at Denison. The course is designed to assist multilingual students in developing their college writing skills across various subject areas. 

Civil Rights & Title IX

Civil Rights & Title IX oversees Denison’s compliance with laws that prohibit discrimination. The office supports individuals impacted by sexual misconduct, harassment, and other forms of discrimination; provides resources and training to improve understanding of consent and to prevent prohibited conduct; and supervises the enforcement of related campus policies. Students may contact Civil Rights & Title IX to report discrimination or harassment, to seek out interim protections and supportive measures, to discuss institutional policies and procedures, or to request programming for a student event.

For more information, go to: https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix

To review Denison’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, go to: https://denison.edu/forms/discrimination-and-harassment-policy.

Consumer Information

In accordance with federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Denison University's required Consumer Information can be found online at https://denison.edu/consumer-information

Denison EDGE

Dining Services

At Denison Hospitality, we expect our food to taste good, but we want it to be much bigger than that. We want you to know where it comes from, how it’s made, who prepared it through endless storytelling. We share our culinary story with 100% transparency on the Denison Hospitality website, digital signage, and chalk signage highlighting our daily menus with nutritional info, local partners, and allergen information. We use fresh, vibrant, responsibly sourced ingredients to create exciting flavors from down the street and around the globe.

We bring fresh ingredients and new ideas together in a way that encourages personal growth, meaningful connections, and a strong sense of community. We are a team of chefs, hospitality experts, and food enthusiasts delivering a different kind of culinary experience. Quality is our commitment, and our chefs go beyond technique and flavor development to bring you a quality meal from sourcing to preparation. We believe in preparing food that is safe for you and essential to a healthy life. So, our commitment is to help you power your activities on campus with good food and a dining program that makes it easy for you to eat right. It’s why we have healthy and wholesome choices available every day, and it’s why we have nutrition and wellness programs that help take some of the mystery out of healthy living. 

We also have a campus dietitian who works closely with the culinary team and management staff to ensure there is a variety of nutrient-dense choices available every day across the restaurants. The dietitian can aid the campus with dietary allergies or preferences as well as provide individual and group nutrition tours to familiarize the community with all the dining opportunities while navigating their meal plan.

To learn more about daily menus and hours, visit our website here. We'll see you around the table soon!

DU Cares

DU Cares is a collaborative resource that partners with students, faculty, staff, and family members to support and assist students in managing significant and complex situations related to their health, behavior, well-being, leaves and returns, and academics. The DU Cares team specifically aims to support student academic and social development, promote the most effective use of campus resources, facilitate academic engagement, and address disruptions to students’ academic and social stability. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, we promote Denison students' holistic growth and development, increase their access to resources, help them navigate challenges impacting their collegiate experience, and help students develop self-advocacy skills that prepare them for involvement in the larger community and life beyond The Hill.

To connect with DU Cares, please email us at ducares@denison.edu or call us at (740) 587-6765.

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid offers a variety of financial aid programs to help students with their educational expenses. Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities are available for those who qualify.

Additional information on financial aid and consumer information is available at https://denison.edu/campus/finances.

Facilities Services

Facilities Services is responsible for maintaining campus grounds and buildings. For more information or to submit a work order, log in to MyDenison, and click on the TopDesk icon.

First-Year Experience

The Office of First-Year Experience facilitates the orientation, transition, and retention of all students in their first year at Denison University. Through their coordination of transition programs to assist new students in adjusting to the social, emotional, and academic communities they participate in, the office team works to provide an enriching collegiate experience.

Through the new student orientation, students will learn to navigate campus, find a sense of belonging, adjust to the rigor of a liberal arts education, and begin to develop a sense of purpose. Denison welcomes first-year students to campus a week prior to the start of classes to participate in a comprehensive orientation experience. Orientation included three days of on-campus programming and participation in one of our seventeen three-day, two-night off-campus orientation trips.

In small group settings, students will expand their horizons, deepen their understanding of themselves, and get connected to peers. Participation in new student orientation, both on-campus and off-campus, is required for all incoming first-year students.

Hoaglin Wellness Center

The Hoaglin Wellness Center provides high-quality medical and mental health care to the Denison student community.  Our team of professionals includes counselors, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a clinical psychologist, and a psychiatrist.

Hoaglin Wellness Education and Health Promotion Programs are designed to augment your many dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual well-being.  Each program or activity culminates with time for reflection and future planning to embed the information in your personal well-being toolbox. 

https://denison.edu/places/wellness

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides a wide range of technology services to students, faculty, and staff. Key services include campus-wide WiFi, collaborative learning technology in classrooms and labs, web-based services (e.g.; MyDenison, Denison Apps, and the Canvas learning management system), select software for installation on personally-owned computers, online and in-person training, technology equipment for checkout at the Circulation Desk in the Library (e.g.; Chromebooks, digital still & video cameras, audio recorders, etc.), and much more.

The ITS Service Desk is here to help with any technology-related questions or issues. Staffed by knowledgeable ITS professionals and trained student employees, the Service Desk is your first stop for tech support. For more information, visit: https://denison.edu/campus/technology/service-desk

By using Denison technology services, students agree to abide by Denison’s Acceptable Use Policy  (https://denison.edu/forms/acceptable-use-policy). Additional technology policies can be found by visiting: https://my.denison.edu/campus-resources/information-technology-services/important-policies.

Knowlton Center for Career Exploration

The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration equips students with the support, knowledge, tools, and life skills to launch and sustain meaningful career journeys that honor their unique desires and abilities. From exploring career options to resume building to applying your skills in the real world, the Knowlton Center’s career coaches will support and guide students throughout every step of the career-planning journey and launch. Check out the Knowlton Center’s online career hub at www.knowlonconnect.denison.edu to access resources and so much more!

Libraries

Step into Denison Libraries and you'll discover far more than books and study spaces; you'll find a community dedicated to fueling your intellectual journey. As you begin your first semester, you'll be paired with a Personal Librarian, who will reach out early in the Fall semester to welcome you. This librarian can become your personal guide to navigating the vast resources available, whether you need help with research papers, finding scholarly sources, or simply exploring a topic that sparks your curiosity. Connect with them through email, in-person meetings, or virtual calls—they're ready to adapt to your preferences.

When you walk through our doors, you'll experience a thoughtfully designed seven-floor environment with quiet study spaces for deep focus and collaborative areas where ideas flow freely among classmates. The wealth of resources at your fingertips is remarkable: over 26 million digital articles, access to more than 500 specialized databases, and materials from 120+ colleges through our OhioLINK partnership. Students can use primary source materials for original research via our University Archives and Special Collections and our digital programs. See, for example, https://exhibits.denisonarchives.org/exhibits.

Denison librarians are passionate about offering one-on-one consultations to help you tackle assignments, navigate research questions, and develop skills that will serve you throughout your academic career. Check current library hours and additional information at https://denison.edu/campus/library, and follow @denisonlibraries on Instagram to stay informed about upcoming events, workshops, and student employment opportunities. From your first research project to your senior thesis, we're here to support your success every step of the way.

Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement

The mission of the Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement is to support research and scholarship, to foster intellectual community and academic enrichment among all Denisonians, and to provide an interdisciplinary space for the open exchange of ideas, perspectives, and arguments. 

The Lisska Center is a dynamic space where intellectual curiosity is celebrated and diverse perspectives collide to spark exciting new ideas. Whether you're interested in conducting cutting-edge research, pursuing academic opportunities off-campus, or attending thought-provoking events, the Lisska Center has something to offer to students across all majors and class years. 

With a highly experienced staff passionate about supporting students' academic growth and success, both inside and outside the classroom, the Lisska Center offers advising to those interested in applying for fellowships and external awards, opening doors to exciting opportunities worldwide. These fellowships can fund time abroad, a research or community-centered project, or graduate education. All students and recent graduates are encouraged to take part in individual fellowship advising to learn about awards that would be a good match based on their particular interests and goals. The Lisska Center can offer advice on how to best position students as strong fellowship candidates. The Lisska Center hosts fellowship information sessions throughout the year and offers full support on all aspects of fellowship applications, such as writing personal statements and preparing for interviews. The Lisska Center ensures that the process of applying for fellowships is a valuable educational experience regardless of the application outcome.

The Lisska Center also coordinates the Summer Scholars Program. This prestigious, award-winning initiative allows students to collaborate with Denison faculty members and conduct groundbreaking research or creative work in their chosen fields. Summer Scholars opportunities are available for ten weeks and five weeks during the summer. Qualified students who are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in all disciplines are eligible to apply for Summer Scholars awards.

The Lisska Center is home to the Denison Scholar-Leader program. The Scholar-Leader First-Year Advising Experience is a community of first-year students who have an identifiable interest in leadership, academic enrichment, and selective fellowship opportunities. These courses provide a foundation of skills and experiences in preparation for leadership, scholarship, and service. In the first semester, students develop personal and professional skills that support a healthy transition to college. Students reflect on their values and goals to shape their career exploration and identify areas of potential academic scholarship and leadership impact. In the second semester, students focus on developing leadership and networking skills and exploring competitive fellowships, internships, and research opportunities. The Scholar-Leader First-Year Advising Experience includes the pre-orientation trip called Exordium (The Beginning) before fall classes. 

The Scholar-Leader Sophomore Experience is a sequence of courses for sophomores that develops academic enrichment, leadership, civic engagement, and scholarship skills and emphasizes collaborative problem-solving. In the fall, students learn and assess their strengths and engage in experiential learning focused on exploring and researching expressed needs, whether on campus, in the community, or beyond. Students work in small groups to research those needs and network with leaders to learn about available services and potential areas for partnership. Successful completion of the fall course enables students to progress into the spring course, where they choose a pathway or project based on their research and networking experience. The goal is for students to channel their creativity and experience into a concrete plan that they work on together to design potential community solutions. Examples include the design of a project to address a specific need, a polished group application to a granting agency or other opportunity, a planned event, and so on. Students may enroll in the Scholar-Leader Project in their junior and senior years to move their projects to an implementation stage and continue to work collaboratively on their outcome. 

If you're eager to explore academic experiences beyond the classroom, the Lisska Center can help fund your travel expenses and research supplies, making it easier to pursue your passions. At the heart of the Lisska Center's mission is a commitment to creating a culture of intellectual life on campus. The Minds Wide Open series brings together modern thought leaders to share their ideas and perspectives on a wide range of topics. Unleash your intellectual curiosity and engage with your future in exciting new ways at the Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement. For more information, visit the Lisska Center.   

Office of Community Values & Student Conduct

The Office of Community Values and Student Conduct (OCVSC) oversees the Code of Student Conduct. It facilitates processes for both individual and organizational groups grounded in fair, equitable, and educational approaches. Individuals are provided the opportunity to navigate through accountability processes by addressing their involvement in situations, identifying their role or responsibility in a situation, and engaging in outcomes that help remedy the impacts of their decision-making on the community. Staff provide conflict coaching, education, and programmatic connections to campus and community resources to support the connection between individual behaviors, values-based decision-making, and community well-being. 

Beyond formal student conduct processes, OCVSC staff provide opportunities for individuals to engage in conflict management strategies, either through independent coaching or facilitated mediations. In doing so, staff facilitate learning, redress of harm, and create a deeper meaning of community.
For more information, go to https://denison.edu/campus/conduct

Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life

Fraternity and Sorority Life plays a critical role in a vibrant campus community at Denison - the office is committed to providing values-based and inclusive environments where students can foster collaboration, healthy social engagement, and discovery through individual and community-wide programs and events. Participation in fraternity and sorority life prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and cultural competencies to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Today, the Denison fraternity and sorority community has grown to 35% of Denison students within 21 greek-lettered organizations and four governing councils. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), College Panhellenic Council (PHC), and Interfraternity Council (IFC) pride themselves in individuality while recognizing their commitment to the values and principles of fraternity.

For more information, visit https://denison.edu/campus/get-involved/fraternity-sorority-life

Provost

The Provost is the Chief Academic Officer of Denison University. The Provost provides leadership to all academic areas, ensuring alignment with the mission and strategic direction of the institution. The Provost is charged with stewardship of the Academic Program and is responsible for the creation and implementation of academic priorities and the allocation of resources that will support those priorities.

The Office of the Provost is responsible for the curriculum and the faculty of the University.  In addition, the Registrar and the directors of the Athletic Department, the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, the Denison Museum, and the Doane Library report directly to the Provost. The Office of the Provost coordinates the work of the department chairs.

For more information, go to https://denison.edu/academics/provost

Red Frame Lab

Denison students come to the Red Frame Lab to explore entrepreneurship, design thinking, and consulting.  Located in the heart of the Slayter Student Union, the Red Frame Lab is about your personal and professional preparation, complementing your academic journey. We provide tools like design thinking, project management, client management, research, and presentation skills through fun and challenging initiatives. We give you opportunities and experiences to explore consulting and an entrepreneurial mindset.  We have immersive experiences such as startup weekend programs, pitch competitions, alumni entrepreneur summits, hands-on consulting projects, and one-on-one coaching.  The skills and confidence students gain help them put their passions to work for them now and long into their future career paths. Our staff, alumni, and network have a vast range of industry, entrepreneurial, and design thinking experience. Come by and start a conversation. You never know where it might take you.

For more information, please visit: https://denison.edu/campus/entrepreneurship

Registrar

The office of the Registrar maintains, safeguards, and releases student academic records. We aim to actively communicate and inform students of their rights, responsibilities, and school procedures. The office also provides mission-critical services that support Denison University's operations and data that support decision-making and reporting. Furthermore, we interpret and implement Denison University's academic and administrative policies in support of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 

Our responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student registration, course scheduling, certification of enrollment, support of academic planning and advising, transcript requests, tracking degree progress, issuing diplomas, and FERPA training.

For more information, go to https://denison.edu/academics/registrar
To contact a member of our team, please email: registrar@denison.edu

Residential Communities & Housing

Residential Communities & Housing works collaboratively with students in their residential spaces to cultivate communities that help students foster life skills, engage across differences, and understand themselves. Our work is grounded in Denison’s mission, in principles of leadership, civic engagement, and creative problem solving, and in practices of individual and community well-being.

The Residential Communities & Housing Office is located in the Curtis Community Center (below Curtis Dining Hall). It offers various services for students, such as troubleshooting residence hall concerns, managing housing assignments, ID services, providing assistance with residence room keys and access, facilitating room change requests, and supporting students who may be managing a roommate conflict. We also manage the logistics and operations of the residence halls and coordinate planning for physical improvements or new construction of residential facilities.

For more information, go to https://denison.edu/campus/housing

Slayter Student Union

A central gathering spot on campus, the Slayter Union is the heart of our campus. Slayter plays a central role in the student experience. Open 24/7, Denison students frequently find themselves in Slayter eating, learning, and connecting. The Slayter Union is home to several offices and departments, including: 

• Alford Community Leadership and Involvement Center

• Center for Belonging and Inclusion

• Community Values and Student Conduct

• Denison Bookstore

• Dining options include Slayter Market and the Nest

• DU Cares

• Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Red Frame Lab

• Student Life

Spiritual Life Center

The Spiritual Life Center houses resources for religious, secular and spiritual practices on campus. Welcoming to all, the Spiritual Life Center has professional staff from Jewish and Christian traditions as well as resources for Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu students.  The SLC works with student organizations to offer celebrations for religious holidays, a diverse breadth of study groups, interfaith dialogue, pastoral care, and spiritual direction. Located near the Chapel at Gilpatrick House, the Spiritual Life Center has regularly scheduled events and opportunities for drop-in conversation.

For more information, go to https://my.denison.edu/campus-resources/religious-and-spiritual-life

Student Accounts

The Student Accounts office is responsible for all university billing and for providing statements of account, in addition to handling student health insurance, Denison Dollars accounts, and more.

For more information, go to https://denison.edu/campus/student-finances

Student Employment

On-campus jobs allow students to develop personally and professionally while gaining skills that will help as they launch into careers post-Denison. Most academic departments and administrative offices employ students throughout the year to assist in the management and daily work of the campus. These opportunities allow students to engage in impactful and meaningful work while maintaining an ability to keep academics a top priority.

For more information on student jobs and to search for openings, please visit: MyDenison » Students » Student Employment.

Transportation

Denison provides shuttle transportation to Newark, Columbus, and surrounding areas for shopping, dining, entertainment, events, and more. Denison coordinates subsidized airport shuttle transportation to CMH airport during academic break periods.  Shuttle seats are limited, and sign-ups are required to guarantee a spot on the shuttle.

Students can sign up for both shopping and airport shuttles on WhatToDU. See the Transportation and Shuttles website for more information.