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 ARC 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. 

Academic Coaching is available to students seeking personalized support designed to build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. During regularly scheduled sessions with professional Academic Coaches, students will learn about, discuss, and design effective organization techniques and positive habit formation.

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

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 28 varsity sports -- 15 for women and 13 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 vibrant 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 programming, 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 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 (ISS)

The ISS team supports international students in building a successful and meaningful experience at Denison through orientation programming, individualized advising, and ongoing support as students adjust to campus life, academics, and a new cultural environment. Our team works closely with students throughout their time at Denison to help them navigate challenges, explore opportunities, and feel connected within the campus community. In addition, our team provides guidance on F-1 student visa requirements, employment opportunities, career exploration, and campus involvement. The Denison ISS Portal houses valuable information on maintaining F-1 immigration status, employment authorization, travel, and additional student resources. 

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. 

This fall, Denison Hospitality is bringing you fresh, handcrafted, thoughtfully sourced dining experiences designed to fuel your day and help you feel right at home. Stay on the lookout and follow us on Instagram @denisonhospitality and check out our website denisonhospitality.com to see what's coming next semester!

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 well-being, academic and co-curricular engagement, and leaves and returns from Denison. The DU Cares team aims to support student growth, promote effective use of campus and community resources, help facilitate academic and co-curricular engagement, and address situations or circumstances that may cause disruptions to a student’s experience or stability. 

The DU Cares team utilizes a strengths-based approach that promotes student- and learning-centeredness, student agency and autonomy, collaboration, and respect for all individuals. 

The DU Cares team helps students develop skills that prepare them for life on The Hill and beyond.

To connect with DU Cares, please email us at ducares@denison.edu, call us at (740) 587-6765, or stop by the fourth floor of Slayter Hall.

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 guides new students through their transition into the Denison community by creating a space to embrace the academic, social, and residential challenges and opportunities embedded in a four-year liberal arts college experience.

Denison welcomes first-year students to campus the week prior to the start of classes to participate in 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. We aim for students to become agents of their own well-being and college experience. 

In small-group settings, students will also expand their horizons, deepen their understanding of themselves, and connect with peers. Participation in new student orientation 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

Denison Libraries supports students throughout their time at Denison by offering spaces to study, access to academic resources, and help when it is needed. Whether you are working on an assignment, looking for a quiet place to focus, borrowing materials, or getting started with research, the library is here to support your learning.

When you visit Denison Libraries, you will find spaces for both quiet study and collaborative work, along with access to a wide range of print and online resources. Students can borrow books for class or for fun, use library materials and equipment, and explore a large collection of digital articles, specialized databases, and materials available through OhioLINK.

Library staff and librarians are available to help you navigate library resources and services throughout the semester. Librarians can help with finding sources, developing a topic, getting started with a research assignment, and working through questions about the research process. Students can stop by the reference desk, schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian, or ask questions while using the library.

Denison Libraries also provides access to University Archives and Special Collections, including primary source materials and digital projects that support original research and deeper exploration of the university’s history and collections.

Check current library hours and additional information at the Denison Libraries website, and follow @denisonlibraries on Instagram for updates about the library. From your first semester to your final projects, the library is one of the places you can return to for academic support, resources, and help along 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 team passionate about supporting students' academic growth and success, both inside and outside the classroom, the Lisska Center offers advising to those students 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 either five or ten 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 Connect to Columbus Day trip called Exordium (The Beginning) before fall classes. 

After the first year, students will be invited to a series of workshops designed for sophomores and juniors interested in creating an academic profile that supports academic enrichment, leadership, civic engagement, and scholarship skills and emphasizes creating community impact through collaborative problem-solving. 

The Lisska Center also sponsors an array of programs and events designed to promote a culture of intellectual life on campus.The Minds Wide Open Series offers lively conversations with local and global faculty, scholars, and authors about timely topics. The Faculty Lunch and Lecture gives Denison community members the chance to hear professors discuss recent publications and scholarly endeavors. The Lisska Book Club allows students, faculty, and staff to engage in casual conversations over a meal about books of interest. 

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. 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) manage the behavioral expectations for students outlined in the Code of Student Conduct and the accountability processes that follow when University expectations may not be met. 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. 

OCVSC staff also provide opportunities for individuals to engage in conflict management strategies, either through independent coaching or facilitated mediations and dialogue sessions. In doing so, staff facilitate student learning, remedy or address the impacts 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 career 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 22 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/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

As a fully residential campus, Denison University believes that living on campus is not just a practical need, but a transformative part of who you are becoming. To launch successfully into the world after graduation, the interpersonal, communication, and life skills you learn by living in a community among peers from different walks of life are necessary. Residential Communities & Housing works collaboratively with you to cultivate residential spaces that help you better understand yourself, engage across differences, and develop life skills. The support we provide is grounded in Denison’s mission, the principles of civic & individual responsibility, as well as individual wellness and community well-being. 

The Residential Communities & Housing Office is located in the Curtis Community Center (below Curtis Dining Hall). We offer various services for students, including troubleshooting residence hall concerns, managing housing assignments, issuing student IDs, providing assistance with room keys and building access, facilitating room change requests, and navigating roommate conflicts. 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 Campus Governance Association

• Denison Bookstore

• DU Cares

• Dining options include Slayter Market, the Alcove, and the Nest

• 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, college saving plans, and more.

For more information, please visit https://denison.edu/campus/student-finances.

Student Accessibility and Accommodation

Student Accessibility and Accommodation is committed to ensuring that all students receive necessary accommodations and access to all areas of university life. We collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and other campus partners to create and implement accessibility for every student across the university and to provide accommodations and auxiliary aids for students with disabilities, including temporary disabilities due to injury or a medical condition. 

We encourage you to connect with our office early in your academic career. Students are responsible for self-identifying to receive accommodations, and should be aware that accommodations cannot be applied retroactively. Connecting with us at the start of your semester will help ensure timely implementation of your accommodations. 

To request accommodations for academics, housing, dining, study abroad, any other area of campus, or for a temporary injury or medical condition, please follow these steps:

1. Review the information on MyDenison.

2. Complete the intake form.

3. Upload documentation that provides information about your disability.

4. Schedule an intake meeting with an Access Specialist, who will engage with you in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.

Please reach out with questions or concerns:

Phone:740-587-6666

Email: disabilityservices@denison.edu. 

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 Licking County, Columbus, and the surrounding areas for shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. Shuttle seats are limited and sign-ups are required to guarantee a spot on the shuttle.

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