International Students

The Office of International Students is dedicated to serving the needs of international students by offering a broad range of services and special programming. The office issues and reviews F-1 visa documents and assists students with matters related to their visa status, employment, social security numbers and taxation in the United States, as well as postgraduate educational and employment plans.

The office also oversees the English as a Second Language Program and provides counseling and support on issues of cultural adjustment as well as academic, and other matters. In addition the office offers special programming and educational events for international students, including a pre-orientation program for new international students.

Oberlin's international student community makes up 13% of our student body and includes foreign nationals, dual U.S. and foreign citizens, U.S. citizens living abroad, and foreign nationals with permanent residency in the U.S. 

Important Calendar dates:

  • Spring semester ends, noon May 20
  • Final grades for graduating seniors due from faculty to Registar via PRESTO, noon, May 24
  • Commencement weekend begins, May 25
  • Commencement exercises, May 28
  • Final grades for all othe students due from faculty to Registrar via PRESTO, June 4
  • All authorized incomplete work for the spring 2012 semester due to faculty, June 8
  • Academic standing committee meets regarding spring semester academic performance, June 25

Please note that the college does NOT allow final exam time changes for personal travel reasons, so we advise you not to book a plane ticket until you have confirmed your final exam schedule.  The final exam schedule is published at the very start of each semester (check the Registrar's Office website), so as soon as your course schedule is finalized and you've received the course syllabi from your professors, you should be able to figure out when your final exams will be.