Visit Report by applicantmum77 (Member since February 05 2007 with 155 posts) Visit Date - April 2008
Visit to Denison University in April 2008 by applicantmum77 (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - Got the impression on campus interviews carry alot of weight at this very personal touch school. Parents are invited in after the student interview. Received a personal note from interviewer in mail. Campus Tour:
Yes - They offer a regular tour and an arts tour. (different guides so sign up ahead of time) Athletic facilites not on tour. Take the time to drive down the hill and see them yourself. Classroom Visit:
Yes - Professor took the time to speak with me personally. Class was very engaging.
Denison University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Students were very welcoming. Bright and confident students.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Midwestern hospitality shines through.
Appearance of Campus: 4 - Very Good -
This is one of the most beautiful campuses I have seen. Some of the dorms need renovation.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
One of the most well kept campuses.
Dormitories: 2 - Fair -
Senior housing is outstanding. Most freshman dorms could use a facelift.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
Small town middle America felt extremely safe.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
A five star resort!
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 3 - Good -
Granville is a cute town, but not too much for students. There is a drugstore, a bar, Whits frozen custard A+++++, a couple gift stores, cute B&B's that your parents will love to stay in.
City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good -
Approx. 30 minutes away by Denison Shuttle bus is the Easton town centre, a wonderful mall, better than my hometown mall on LI! Columbus offers all the usual offerings of a city. Airport 30 mins away
Campus Visit Notes for Denison University:
Visit Description:
The campus and facilities are striking. Their endowment is large and is reflected in grant aid to students. Internship opportunties are vast due to the connections with alumni. Study abroad opportunites are carefully investigated by dedicated staff. Denison offers the best of both worlds: small community of scholars yet a shuttle bus away from civilization. Curriculum sounds rigorous. 40% of women join sororities; less boys join the fraternities, but are popular. Student population hails from almost every state in the union and 10% internationals. Not too much racial diversity and groups seems to divide according to race. Students seemed bright and outgoing and very involved with extraciricular activities. The two acapella groups are phenominal. (One all woman, one all boys) I would describe the students as upper middle class for the most part. Many hail from private high schools or boarding schools. Athletics felt important. Sounds like Denisonians study hard, but know how to party!
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Local B&B's are the place to stay. If that's not your thing head down the road to Newark where you will find a Marriott and other chains.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
We ate at Denison. Food is their weak link. Ok, but I have had better college food.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Everyone can have a car on campus and there is a new parking garage underground. Doesn't seem to be a parking problem.
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Students were very welcoming. Bright and confident students.
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This is one of the most beautiful campuses I have seen. Some of the dorms need renovation.
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Senior housing is outstanding. Most freshman dorms could use a facelift.
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Granville is a cute town, but not too much for students. There is a drugstore, a bar, Whits frozen custard A+++++, a couple gift stores, cute B&B's that your parents will love to stay in.