Overview - Oberlin College

On behalf of the Oberlin family of students, faculty, and staff, congratulations on your admission to Oberlin. We're thrilled that you'll be joining us this fall, and we look forward to meeting you and helping you begin your Oberlin career. In the meantime, we've gathered some useful resources to get you started. Welcome to Oberlin.

Fall Orientation Schedule

This condensed schedule is intended primarily to provide information for making travel arrangements. The full schedule of activities will be available on the orientation website on or after August 15, 2013. Printed schedules will be distributed during Orientation. New Student Orientation begins Tuesday, August 27, and continues through Monday, September 2. The first two days will include programs for students and parents, with the parents’ sessions concluding at 4 p.m. on August 28.

Download the Preliminary Orientation 2013 PDF

The International Students Pre-Orientation Program will begin on Sunday, August 25 and continue through Tuesday, August 27. Orientation for all new students will take place August 27. Read about the International Student Pre-Orientation Program.

Student, Faculty, and Staff Blog

A cappellove

Looking for information on Oberlin's a cappella scene? Nothing But Treble is a good place to start.
posted by Emily Wilkerson '15 | May 6, 2013 | 2 Responses

Ode to Professors

I have had so many absolutely fantastic professors this year who have inspired me in all sorts of ways.
posted by Dara Lehrer '16 | May 5, 2013 | 2 Responses