About the Office of the Dean of Studies
For students and faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences and for Double-Degree students, the Office of the Dean of Studies:
- coordinates academic advising; makes initial advisor assignments for new students; assists students in finding new advisors as necessary;
- provides information sessions for new and returning advisors;
- oversees students' academic standing by monitoring grade reports and communicating with students, their advisors, and the Academic Standing Committee;
- offers information and advice about academic policy issues, including general academic requirements, requests for permission for part-time and over-load study, emergency and academic incompletes at the end of each semester, exceptions to winter term policies, and final exam time changes;
- provides information and counseling about Individual Majors.
For students and faculty members in both divisions, the Office of the Dean of Studies:
- offers advice and resources for exploring off-campus study options including a Study-Away Library;
- advises students about applying for Academic Leave of Absence, Enrolled-Not-in-Residence status, and Finish Away status;
- advises students about personal and medical leaves of absence and withdrawing from the college;
- advises international students on issues related to their US immigration status and cultural adjustment, and offers academic, career, and personal counseling;
- provides information and counseling about winter term.
Contact Us
Address: Peters Hall 205, Oberlin College, 50 N Professor St., Oberlin, OH 44074
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 440-775-8540
Fax: 440-775-6369