College of Arts and Sciences Admissions



We encourage you and your family to experience the academic, cultural, and social life of one of the top-rated liberal arts colleges in the nation.

Photo Gallery

If you are unable to travel the distance to visit us on campus, we encourage you to take a look through the photo gallery to get a glimpse of what Oberlin is like.
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Tours

The Admissions Office offers daily tours and information sessions on weekdays through the summer. Reservations are not required. Additional tours are available for the Conservatory of Music, Science Center, and athletic facilities.
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Class Visits

Class Visits begin September 11, 2008.
You can sit in on one or more classes to get the flavor of Oberlin and meet current professors and students in an academic setting. See our course schedule and plan to visit the classes that most interest you.
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Overnights

Overnight visits begin September 11, 2008.
Current students are available to host prospective students who want to spend a night in a residence hall, sample the food in dining halls, and meet other students at gathering places such as the Cat in the Cream coffee house or the Dionysus Club (the ’Sco) located in the Student Union.
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Overnights

Visit Oberlin to explore the ways in which members of our community approach the task of intellectual discovery, artistic excellence, invention, and preparation to contribute to the world and each other. Take advantage of a special trip to Oberlin for prospective students from the New York City, Boston, or the Greater Washington DC area! Visit dates for the 2008-09 year are as follows:

New York City: October 2-3  Application and Information
Boston: October 27-28  Application and Information
Washington DC: November 10-11  Application and Information

Interviews

Many students seeking admission to Oberlin College take advantage of the opportunity to interview with an admissions representative or alumnus in their area.
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Oberlin on the Road

Admissions counselors travel to cities throughout the United States and other countries to speak with prospective students. See if we’re coming to a high school or college fair in your area. You can also find the admissions counselor assigned to your geographic region and contact him or her directly.
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Dates & Events

Use this list of dates and events to check for campus tour times, open house dates, interview days, overnight visit days, and admissions office hours.
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Directions & Accommodations

Find directions on how to get to Oberlin College by car, plane, train, or bus, and look for lodging in and around Oberlin.
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