Eligibility to Graduate
Students who have questions about their eligibility to participate in the Commencement Exercises this year should address them to the Registrar. Contact Gail Johns, Degree Auditor at gail.johns@oberlin.edu or call 440.775.8450.
In general, a student must be registered for work sufficient to complete all requirements for the degree(s) sought by the end of the last semester in residence, in order to be eligible to participate in the annual Commencement Exercises following that semester. Students who have permission to finish their work away from Oberlin may participate in Commencement Exercises only after all requirements have been met. Mid-Year 2008 graduates and their families are invited to participate in all Commencement Weekend festivities, including the ceremony.
Parent Mailings
Parents who are living apart will receive the Commencement mailings if the graduating student has provided the Registrar’s office with address information for both parents. If this information was not provided to the Registrar’s office but you would like both parents to receive the Commencement mailing, you need to send an email to secretary.office@oberlin.edu and provide the name and address of the parent not listed with the Registrar. In an effort to protect the privacy of the student, our policy requires that the graduating senior must make the request.
Checklist for Commencement Weekend
Name Pronunciation FormCreate a copy of the Pronunciation Form and return to the Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office or Conservatory of Music Dean’s Office.
Download Form
Graduation Announcements
Graduation announcements may be ordered from Jostens. Please find all related information on their website.
Photography
The official college photographer is Chappell. Parents and students may register with Chappell to arrange for email notifications once photos are available for online viewing and ordering.
Florist
Flowers may be ordered through Carlyle Shop. Please find an order form on the link. Download form from Carlyle
Carlyle Shop
17 W College St.
440.775.3871
Cap and Gown
Caps and Gowns are not required for the commencement exercises; however, should you choose to wear a cap and gown, the regalia may be ordered from: Ben Franklin Information Sheet
Ben Franklin
13 W. College Street
(440) 774-5711
Meal Tickets
Graduating seniors will use their ID card for access to most meals in the dining halls. Mid-year graduates will receive a temporary ID card for the same purpose upon arrival. If you are planning to attend any of the special event meals during reunion/commencement weekend, you may pick up your tickets from the Campus Dining Services Office, Stevenson Hall - Griswold Commons, Monday through Thursday of Senior Week between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Tickets can also be picked up on Friday between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm. After 1:00 pm, tickets can be picked up at Commencement Headquarters in the Science Center. If you have further questions about special meal tickets, please contact:
CAMPUS DINING SERVICES
440.775.8101
carla.wilmoth@oberlin.edu
Graduating Senior Housing
Graduating seniors will be able to stay in their assigned housing throughout Senior Week and Commencement activities. Students are expected to check-out of housing by 9:00 PM on Monday, May 25, the day of commencement. If you have further questions about housing or the check-out process, please contact:
RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION
440.775.8472
resed@oberlin.edu
Mid-year Graduate Housing
Students who graduated in December and wish to return to campus for Senior Week and Commencement/Reunion Weekend activities are housed in Zechiel Hall. Students can arrive on Tuesday, May 19 and can pick up keys and temporary ID card in the Office of Residential Education, Stevenson Hall - Griswold Commons between the hours of 12 noon and 5 pm. After 5 pm, students can pick up their keys and ID cards at Safety and Security. Please make reservations through the Alumni Office. If you have further questions, please contact:
ALUMNI OFFICE
440.775.8692
alumni@oberlin.edu
Family Housing
Parents & Families requesting to stay in residence halls must complete the Parents & Families Registration Form, which may be found on the link below. Lists of regional motels and local accommodations are also provided on the below links.
Regional Motel List
Local Bed & Breakfast & Host Families
OBIEweb
Entertainment
Events Calendar
Commencement Ceremony
In May a letter will be sent to the graduating seniors and mid-year graduates with processing instructions from the Office of the General Counsel and Secretary.
