Pre-Departure Information

Big Book of Forms

Students who have paid their matriculation deposit in order to attend Oberlin in fall 2008 must have already received the Big Book of Forms. The Book contains all the forms new students need to complete before enrollment—housing and dining forms, a form for submitting a photo for use on your student I.D. card, medical history and immunization forms, and forms concerning academic advising and accommodations for students with disabilities. If you lost or misplaced any of the forms, you can download them here.

NOTE: Failure to submit required paperwork (particularly the medical history and immunization forms) in a timely manner can result in a delay in your enrollment at Oberlin College, so be aware of the submission deadline specified on each form.

If you have questions about any of the forms in the Big Book of Forms, please contact directly the office that is listed on each form.

What to Bring

Packing for college can seem overwhelming. Use these suggested lists to help you get organized and started. If your traveling space is tight, remember that you can ship boxes to your Oberlin address. NOTE: Shipments of students' belongings will be accepted in the Student Mail Room only after August 18, 2008.

If you have questions about shipping belongings to Oberlin, please contact the Student Mail Room directly at 440-775-8115.

You can verify your campus address in PRESTO after July 1, 2008. To find your mailbox number, click on Personal Information and then on View Addresses and Phones. The address format for mailing items to your mailbox is:

Your Name
OCMR (your number)
135 W. Lorain St.
Oberlin, OH 44074-1081

Drugstores, supermarkets, clothing stores, and bookstores where you can buy essentials are within walking distance of campus, but specialty shops and superstores are difficult to get to unless you have a car. A group of students and alumni has created a guide to shopping in town.