Frequently Asked Questions

This section is designed to give you some quick answers to many of the questions asked of the Alumni Association Office. We encourage you to spend some time exploring the Obie website. For specific questions please contact us. 

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1. How do I contact the Alumni Association?
You can find contact information here.

2. How do I write a letter to the Alumni Magazine?
You can contact the Oberlin Alumni Magazine by sending a note to:

Oberlin Alumni Magazine
247 West Lorain St., Suite C, Oberlin, OH 44074
or dropping an e-mail at alum.mag@oberlin.edu

3. How do I submit a Alumni Magazine Class Note?
You can submit a class note to the Alumni Magazine by filling out the online form, or by writing a letter to the address above.

4. How can I make a donation to Oberlin?
You can view more information about makng a donation on The Oberlin Alumni Fund web site.

5. How can I write to Oberlin's president?
You can contact Oberlin's president by mailing:

Cox Administration Building, Room 201
70 North Professor Street
Oberlin, OH 44074-1090

Phone: 440 775 8400
Fax: 440 775 8937
Web-site: http://www.oberlin.edu/president

6. How do I change my address?
You can change your profile on the My Alumni Profile page. You will need to "Update Your Profile".

7. How can I buy Oberlin merchandise?
Oberlin merchandise can be purchased at the Oberlin College Book Store at 37 W College St. (Phone: 440 774 7722). You can also buy Oberlin gear on the Book Store web site online.

8. How can I order a transcript?
Ordering transcripts information is available online here.

9. How can I listen to varsity sports on line?
You can listen to Oberlin College athletic events live via the Web here. Click on the schedule or individual teams to find what games will be broadcast.

10. Where is the athletic schedule?
There is no longer a master athletic schedule available online. Month-by-month and individual team schedules can be found on the Athletic Department's website here. Home games are also always listed on the events calender.

11. How can I find out about local Oberlin events?
For a complete listing of all events on-campus, check out the Events Calendar. Alumni can keep abreast of events with their regional Oberlin club by making sure their contact information is up to date - we send announcements of official club events as they come in, and several clubs also run electronic newsletters.

12. How can I find alumni in my area?
Search for alumni here. You will have to log in in order to access this feature. If you have not yet registered with OBIEWeb, you can do so here.

13. Where do I find out about my class reunion?
Reunion and commencement information is available here.

14. How can I get admission information sent to a prospective student?
To get admission information sent to a prospective student, contact the Office of Admission.

15. How can I get my updated giving record?
Contact the Oberlin Alumni Fund at either (440) 775-8550 or alumni.fund@oberlin.edu

16. How do I vote for an alumni-elected Trustee?
You can vote for an alumni-elected Trustee online here.

17. How can I read/subscribe to the Review?
You can read the online version of The Oberlin Review here. To subscribe, contact The Oberlin Review at (440) 775-8123 or e-mail subscriptions@oberlinreview.org.

18. How can I read about Oberlin in the news?
You can read about Oberlin in the news here.

19. How can I sponsor a Winter Term project?
The Office of Winter Term has a website that can provide you with guidance on working with students. For most alums, the better option is usually to connect with Career Services - they have prepared a helpful guide and online form for offering internships over Winter Term.

20. How can I get career assistance?
Visit the Career Services web site here.

21. How do I make a reservation at the Oberlin Inn?
To make a reservation at the Oberlin Inn, call 440-775-1111.

22. How can I get transportation from the airport to Oberlin.
To get to Oberlin from Hopkins Intl' airport, you can contact Hopkins Transportation Services at 1-800-543-9912. 

23. How can I hold a conference at Oberlin?
Contact us.

24. How can I get married at Oberlin?
Contact us.

25. How can I find a professor?
Check the online directory to look up a professor, or view the faculty directory.

26. How can I use the Oberlin library?
Contact us.

27. How can I obtain an Alumni ID card?
To obtain an alumni ID, bring your student ID to the Alumni Office, 65 East College St., Suite 4, Oberlin, OH 44074. Please note that your alumni ID is not valid as a college library card. In order to maintain borrowing privileges after graduation, you first need to obtain a library card from the Oberlin Public Library. Or
contact us.

28. Can I use college facilities such as the Philips Gym?
As a member of the Alumni Association, you are entitled to use college facilities, including Wilder Hall and Philips Gym. You will also receive discounts on Oberlin theater and concert events. All you need is an alumni ID card (see above). Alumni may use the Philips Gym upon showing an Alumni ID. More information on the gym can be found here.

29. How do I submit a story idea for the Oberlin Alumni Magazine?
Contact the Oberlin Alumni Magazine at alum.mag@oberlin.edu

30. Where can I find out about on-campus events?
Visit the on-campus calendar.

31. Where can I find out about off-campus events?
Visit the off-campus calendar.

32. How can I apply for an alumni fellowship?
You can find information here.

33. How can I sponsor a winter term internship or offer housing to students?
Career Services can best assist you - they have prepared a helpful guide and online form for offering internships over Winter Term, and another for offering housing. You can also indicate your willingness to host students on your profile in OBIEWeb.

34. Where can I get maps, driving directions and hotel information?
Visit http://new.oberlin.edu/visitor

35. Where can I view the course catalog?
Visit www.oberlin.edu/catalog

36. How do I hire an Oberlin Conservatory of Music student to perform at an event?
Click here.

37. How do I sign myself or my child up for music lessons through the Community Music School?
Click here.