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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 web-site.
For specific questions please contact
us.
Online
Community Questions
General
Questions
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
Daub House, 145 W. Lorain St. 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/presidnt
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.
10. Where is the athletic schedule?
You can view the athletic schedule and results here.
11. How can I find out about local Oberlin events?
For a complete listing of all events on-campus, check out
the Events Calendar.
For off-campus events, go to the Off-Campus
Events Calendar.
12. How can I find local alumni?
Search for alumni 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 us.
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 get weekly Oberlin news updates by Email?
Subscribe to the e_Newsletter here.
19. How can I read about Oberlin in the news?
You can read about Oberlin in the news here.
20. How can I sponsor a Winter Term project?
Contact the Winter
Term Office.
21. How can I get career assistance?
Visit the Career Services web site here.
22. How do I make a reservation at the Oberlin Inn?
To make a reservation at the Oberlin Inn, call 1-800-376-4173
23. 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
or the Lorain County Transit service at 440-329-5545 (to check
LCT's schedule, check Route 33 on their web site here.)
24. How can I hold a conference at Oberlin?
Contact us.
25. How can I get married at Oberlin?
Contact us.
26. How can I find a professor?
Check the online directory
to look up a professor, or view the faculty
directory.
27. How can I use the Oberlin library?
Contact us.
28. How can I obtain an Alumni ID card?
Contact us.
29. Can I use college facilities such as the Philips Gym?
Alumni may use the Recreation Center upon showing an Alumni
ID. More information here.
30. How do I submit a story idea for the Oberlin Alumni
Magazine?
Contact the Oberlin Alumni Magazine at alum.mag@oberlin.edu
31.
Where can I find out about on-campus events?
Visit the on-campus
calendar.
32.
Where can I find out about off-campus events?
Visit the off-campus
calendar.
33.
How can I apply for an alumni fellowship?
You can find information here.
34.
How can I sponsor a winter term internship or offer housing
to students?
Contact Kimberly Betz at (440) 775-8140 or at kimberly.betz@oberlin.edu
35.
How can I get a ride to/from Cleveland Hopkins Airport?
Call Lorain County Transit at (440) 329-5545 or visit www.loraincountytransit.com/routes
and click on "Route 33." Fare is $2 one-way. Another
option is Hopkins Transportation Service at (800) 543-9912.
36.
Where can I get maps, driving directions and hotel information?
Visit www.oberlin.edu/colrelat/visitor_info/
37.
Where can I view the course catalog?
Visit www.oberlin.edu/catalog
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