OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDIES
About
The Office of the Dean of Studies provides information about academic
requirements, regulations, and procedures for Oberlin students
pursuing course work in
the College of Arts and Sciences. The office also processes request paperwork
related to many of these academic requirements and regulations. In addition,
the Office of the Dean of Studies supports all international students and
students interested in off-campus study.
Services
For a complete list of services and resources, visit www.oberlin.edu/dstudies/.
For College of Arts and Sciences and Double-Degree students:
coordinates academic advising; makes initial advisor assignments for new students; assists students in finding new advisors as necessary;
provides information sessions for new and returning advisors;
oversees students' academic standing by monitoring grade reports and communicating with students, their advisors, and the Academic Standing Committee;
offers information and advice about academic policy issues, including general academic requirements, requests for permission for part-time and over-load study, emergency and academic incompletes at the end of each semester, exceptions to Winter Term policies, and final exam time changes;
provides information and counseling about Individual Majors.
For all students:
offers advice and resources for exploring off-campus study options including a Study-Away Library;
advises students about applying for Academic Leave of Absence, Enrolled-Not-in-Residence status, and Finish Away status;
advises students about personal and medical leaves of absence and withdrawing from the College;
advises international students on issues related to their US immigration status and cultural adjustment, and offers academic, career, and personal counseling;
provides information and counseling about Winter Term.
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