Oberlin College offers several programs to assist students with academic and personal growth within an academically rigorous environment. The Office of Student Academic Services provides academic support, special advising, learning assistance, and related services to all students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Conservatory of Music. We endeavor to maximize student academic success through a variety of individual and group programs.

In addition to the services provided to all students, focused services are directed to first-generation students, underrepresented students, low-income students, and students with disabilities through a TRIO Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Academic services coordinated by the Office of Student Academic Services include workshops, credit-bearing courses, tutoring, and individual academic sessions. Detailed descriptions for credit-bearing courses in study strategies, reading strategies, mathematics, and communication skills are available through the College's online course catalog in the "Learning Assistance Program" section.

Learn more about services provided by the Student Academic Services office.

About 300 students with disabilities attend Oberlin College each year. The College has a rich history of recognizing and supporting diversity and providing services for students with disabilities since before the legal mandates of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Office of Disability Services facilitates access to all programs, services, and activities while encouraging student self-advocacy.

The College actively continues support for students with disabilities through a number of campus-based groups. the Facilities Accessibility Needs (FAN) Committee identifies and solves physical accessibility issues on campus. Students Overcoming Barriers on Campus or SOBIE is a student organization where students with disabilities can find support from students who face similar issues. SOBIE works to raise awareness about disability issues, advocate for students with disabilities, provide peer support, and help foster meaningful connections and a sense of community.

In addition, Oberlin has an Adapted Technology Center located in two rooms of the main library. The center is designated for use by any student with a disability who has authorization from the Office of Disability Services. The furniture and study space are designed to accommodate various disabilities. The center houses various computer equipment, including voice recognition software and reading software.

Learn more about the services and resources provided by the Office of Disability Services.