All Roads Lead to Oberlin

Registration will be open from 8:15 am through 10:00 am. Visitors will be able to sign up for the a campus tour and class visits (students only) during check-in. 

Students who have been admitted to the Conservatory of Music or Double Degree Program, or who have an interest in music opportunities on campus, should plan to arrive in time for our 9:00 am sessions. 

Class visits are available throughout the day, beginning at 9:00 am. Space in certain courses is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in attending a 9:00 am class, we recommend that you arrive at 8:15 am to allow for ample time to check in, select your class, and walk to the class location. A list of available classes will be emailed to registrants before the program date.

Class Visits
Visiting admitted students must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative test result that is no more than 72 hours old in order to visit classes while on campus. You do not need to make class visit arrangements in advance. There will be a large selection of classes available to visiting students, but not every academic department will be represented on each program date. We also encourage you to sign up for our virtual Academic Department Fair on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 PM.

 Evening Activities
Admitted students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of evening activities during All Roads. Families are also welcome to attend other events and performances taking place on campus during your visit. Please refer to the College's event calendar for other activities that you may wish to attend.

Getting Here

Oberlin is about a 30-minute drive from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). If you are traveling from the airport, the Airport Oberlin Shuttle Service is available. Please refer to their website for shuttle times and prices.

If you plan to drive to campus, set your GPS to: 38 East College Street, Oberlin, OH 44074.

Accommodations

The health and safety of our visitors and campus community is Oberlin’s top priority. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the Admissions Office is unable to accommodate requests to stay on campus overnight in a residence hall with a current Oberlin student. However, a limited number of rooms have been reserved at The Hotel at Oberlin with a special rate of $200. This discounted rate is valid the night before and/or the night of your All Roads programming date. To reserve your room at the discounted price, please call 440-775-7001 and reference the appropriate group code:

• March 28: 21990
• April 11: 23197
• April 15: 17538
• April 18: 23198
• April 22: 17539

Additional information on other nearby hotels and local bed & breakfasts is available on our Accommodations page. 

Parking
Visitor parking is available behind The Hotel at Oberlin in the parking lot accessible from Willard Court, one block east of Main Street. From Willard Court you can see the hotel's covered driveway guest entrance as well as the main entrance for the Office of Admissions. Please refer to our Campus Map for additional parking options.

Oberlin College and Conservatory requires its students and faculty to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. In keeping with that policy and to preserve the health and safety of our campus community, we are requiring that visiting admitted students be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative test result that is no more than 72 hours old in order to fully participate in in-person All Roads programming. 

All guests are asked to do a health self-check the day of their visit. Anyone who is not feeling well, who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and/or who realizes they may have been exposed to the virus in the past five days should refrain from visiting. Please see our ObieSafe website for the latest information on Oberlin's response to COVID-19.

Faculty Panel

Learn about StudiOC, an innovative interdisciplinary curricular program that connects courses around complex issues and global challenges. Faculty members from the departments of French and Sociology will talk about their exciting collaboration in the emerging field of food studies. 

Housing & Dining

Oberlin is a residential college and we believe that living and eating together fosters a strong community. During this webinar, Oberlin Residential Education staff and current students answer your questions about housing and dining at Oberlin.

Parent-to-Parent Q&A

Whether you are sending your first child to college or are a seasoned pro, we know that you have questions that are best addressed by parents who have been through this process with their Oberlin student. Ask questions and engage with current faculty and Obie parents during this webinar.