For Parents
The College has launched
a special website
for parents. In addition, we have compiled a list of frequently
asked questions from parents that our office can answer for
you. If you have other or more specific questions or concerns,
please contact the Office of
the Dean of Studies – we'll be happy to assist you or
refer you to the office that can best address your questions.
Frequently
Asked Questions from Parents
Please
note that the following questions and answers are based on
Arts and Sciences and Double-Degree policies and procedures.
The Conservatory policies are mentioned quite briefly as we
assume that there will be a special Conservatory-oriented
Q&A list.
Academic
Advising
What
is the academic advisor's role?
How
are advisors assigned in the College of Arts and Sciences?
How
are advisors assigned in the Conservatory of Music?
How
are advisors assigned for Double-Degree Students?
Can
my son change his advisor and how?
Can
my daughter get help with academic issues from sources other
than her advisor?
Part-time Study
Is
it possible for my daughter to study part-time this semester?
What
is the cost of part-time study?
Are
there any other consequences of part-time study we should
be aware of?
Overload
Study
Is
it possible for my daughter to take more than 16 credits per
semester?
Do
we have to pay extra for the extra credit(s)?
Are
there any other consequences of overload study we should be
aware of?
Academic
Standing
How
does the College review my son's progress towards graduation?
Who
do I contact if I have questions about my son's academic standing?
What
are the consequences of probation?
What
is academic suspension? What are the consequences of suspension?
My
daughter was suspended for two semesters. Can she appeal to
return after one semester of suspension?
My
son was suspended for two semesters. It's time for him to
return now, what does he need to do?
Incompletes
My
son was ill during the second half of the semester and needs
more time to complete his course work. What are his
options?
What
is an educational incomplete?
What
is an emergency incomplete?
What
if my son needs more than three weeks to complete the course
work?
Final
Exams
I
want to make plane reservations for my daughter to travel
home at the end of the semester. How do I know what day she
can leave?
Can
final exam times be changed to accommodate traveling/personal/family
plans?
WinterTerm
What
is Winter Term?
What
are the Winter Term academic regulations?
Will
Winter Term projects be recorded on my son's transcript?
What
is the schedule for Winter Term?
Are
students required to stay on campus during Winter Term?
Academic
Leave of Absence (off-campus study)
How
does a student apply for an academic leave of absence?
How
is an academic leave of absence approved?
When
does my daughter need to apply for an academic leave of absence?
Can
my son extend his academic leave of absence?
Is
financial aid applicable when a student goes on an academic
leave of absence?
Is
health insurance applicable when a student goes on an academic
leave abroad?
Medical
Leave of Absence
How
does a student apply for a medical leave of absence?
Does
my son need a special permission to return from a medical
leave of absence?
Can
a student extend a medical leave of absence?
What
happens if a student fails to follow the procedure and the
deadlines for return from a medical leave of absence?
Personal
Leave of Absence
How
and when does a student apply for a personal leave of absence?
Can
a student extend a personal leave of absence?
Transfer
of Credits
How
much time does my son have to transfer credits from another
school?
Official
College Breaks
Are
students expected to leave campus during fall and spring breaks?
Can
students eat in the dining halls during the breaks?
Is
it safe for my daughter to stay on campus during the breaks?
Graduation
and Marching at Commencement
Can
my son march at graduation without having completed all degree
requirements?
My
son has completed all degree requirements except for one Winter
Term credit. Can he march at commencement?
My
daughter will be finishing her degree away. Can she march
at commencement with her class?
Leaving
Oberlin College
My
daughter wants to transfer to another school. What does she
need to do to withdraw?
My
son withdrew from Oberlin last year. Can he return now?
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