Congratulations on your acceptance! You’re invited to engage in All Roads Lead to Oberlin, a compilation of special on-campus visit days and virtual programming for admitted students and their families to help you learn about all that Oberlin has to offer.
Admitted students and their families are invited to come to campus during All Roads Lead to Oberlin!
2026 All Roads Preview Days
April 3, 6, 10, 17, 24
We encourage you to get to know us better during one of these six dates, which will feature opportunities to attend classes; take campus tours; learn about campus resources; interact with faculty, staff, and students; and meet fellow members of the Class of 2030! Come and experience the distinct feel of the Oberlin community.
Conservatory of Music and Double-Degree students are encouraged to visit on the April 10 or 24 All Roads dates for the most comprehensive experience, including opportunities to attend student performances.
You are also welcome to visit campus outside of these dates. We will offer tours and information sessions for admitted students on other weekdays and Saturdays from January through April. Class visits, campus dining options, and other activities and events will also be available for admitted students on most of these days.
We anticipate several hundred visitors at each of our five admitted student preview days, and Good Friday (April 3) will be especially busy. If you would prefer a quieter visit experience, we recommend visiting on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Travel grants are available! We are so excited to show off Oberlin and are happy to help with travel expenses for students who were admitted through Early Action or Regular Decision to attend an All Roads Preview Day. More details and instructions are available on our travel reimbursement form. Funding is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Planning for Your Visit
Registration will be open from 8:00 am through 8:45 am. Visitors will be able to sign up for the a campus tour and class visits (students only) during check-in.
Please plan to attend the featured events in bold.
If this will be your first time visiting campus, we recommend that you go on a campus tour, and have at least one person from your party go to the Oberlin Overview information session.
Class Visits
We will email a list of available classes to registrants a few days before the program date. Class visits are available throughout the day, beginning at 9:00 am. If you are interested in attending a 9:00 am class, we recommend that you arrive by 8:15 am to allow for ample time to check in, select your class, and walk to the class location. Visiting admitted students do not need to make class visit arrangements in advance.
Time
Activity
8:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Check-in and sign up for class visits
9:00 to 11:00 AM
- General campus tours (available throughout the day) - Class visits (available throughout the day) - Oberlin Overview
11:00 AM
All Roads Welcome Address
12:00 PM
Academic Fair
1:00 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Separate events for admitted students and their parents/guests
2:30 PM
- Undergraduate research panel - Music opportunities for Arts & Sciences students - Double degree information session - Practicing arts overview and facilities tour (Cinema & Media, Creative Writing, Dance, Studio Art, Theatre) - Athletics facilities tour - Science lab tours - Oberlin Overview
Coming to campus the night before? We've got options for you!
Fridays in April
On the night before the Friday All Roads in April (4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24), Oberlin's Allen Memorial Art Museum will host open hours for admitted students and their families from 5:00 — 6:30 pm, with a special event at 5:15 pm. All are welcome! Prospective students are also invited to join current Obies for dinner in a dining hall, and parents/guests are welcome to head to the Hotel at Oberlin lobby to share refreshments with admissions staff. Registration for these events is available when you sign up for All Roads.
All Dates
Families are welcome to attend other events and performances taking place on campus during your visit. We encourage you to refer to the College's event calendar for other activities that you may wish to attend before making your travel arrangements.
Getting Here
Oberlin is about a 30-minute drive from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
If you plan to use a ride-share service, please note that while there will be plenty of drivers at the Cleveland airport, there are not many available in Oberlin. If you plan on using a ride-share app to get from Oberlin back to the airport, we highly recommend scheduling your car in advance. The cost of a ride-share from the airport to Oberlin varies between $50-$80 one way. Depending on where you're staying, it may be more economical to rent a car from the airport. Oberlin's campus has plenty of free parking! If you are driving to campus, set your GPS to 38 East College Street, Oberlin, OH 44074.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at The Hotel at Oberlinwith a special rate of $273 for our April All Roads programs. 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:
April 3: 68360
April 6: 68361
April 10: 68362
April 17: 68364
April 24: 68365
The Hyatt Place at Crocker Park is also offering a special group rate for visitors coming for an All Roads program. Crocker Park is an open-air retail complex in Westlake, about 30 minutes from campus. Hotel guests receive complimentary breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Follow this link to access the group rate, then click "Book" at the top of the page to enter your arrival and departures dates.
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. All campus parking is free.
Engage with Oberlin Virtually
Whether or not you are able to come for an in-person campus visit, we encourage you and your family to engage with Oberlin virtually! We invite you to participate in a variety of live and on-demand sessions throughout February, March, and April that are designed to help you connect with Oberlin’s students, faculty, campus, curriculum, and culture. Our virtual programming will allow you experience Oberlin from afar to help you picture yourself as an Obie! Students will need to log into their applicant portal to register for these events.
Special Events and Webinars
Join us for these one-time sessions to hear from faculty, staff, and current students about what makes Oberlin unique. Follow the links below to sign up. All times are listed in EDT (UTC -4).
Except for the Parent Webinar, students will need to log into their applicant portal to register for these events.
Arts & Sciences Faculty Panel
Join us for a panel with faculty from various disciplines to learn more about teaching and learning, faculty-student mentorship, and the Oberlin academic experience.
Understanding Your Financial Aid Package
Join us for a discussion with members of Oberlin's Financial Aid staff about how to review your financial aid award letter and compare it to packages you've received from other schools.
Music Opportunities for Arts & Sciences Students
Join us to learn more about the rich musical opportunities available to students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our panel will discuss lessons for college students, ensembles, facilities, conservatory classes, pursuing a major or minor in music, and more!
Athletics at Oberlin
Hear from athletics staff and current student athletes to learn more about life as a student-athlete at Oberlin. Go Yeo!
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.
Arts & Sciences Parent Webinar
Parents may have many questions of their own about life and academics at Oberlin. No question is too basic or silly. Ask our panelists anything!
Arts & Sciences Student Life Panel
Ask students anything! This panel is a chance for admitted students to ask questions and get honest answers from current Obies.
Connect with Current Students
When you ask an Obie what they love about Oberlin, the first thing they’ll probably say is “the people!” With a student body that has a wide range of interests and backgrounds, Oberlin creates a unique community of students from all over the world.
Virtual Student Hangouts Meet classmates from the class of 2030 and have questions answered by current Obies. This is a casual way to get to know the student experience!
Join us for an International Student Welcome on 19 March at 8:00 am EDT(UTC -4). Hear from Oberlin's Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Manuel Carballo, Associate Dean for Intercultural Engagement, Josh Whitson, and members of the Oberlin International Admissions Team to learn more about the class of 2030, the All Roads Lead to Oberlin Program, and why we’re excited for Oberlin’s future. This event is a Zoom webinar open to all admitted international students and their families, but geared toward students in the College of Arts & Sciences.
We hope that you will also join us for an International Student Panel and Q&A: A panel of international Obies are eager to share why they love Oberlin, what it's like to be an Oberlin student, and to get to know you! Follow the links below to register.
Can't come in person? Explore Oberlin's campus virtually using our interactive map. Take a virtual campus tour!
Financial Aid Appointments
Answers to commonly asked financial aid questions can be found on our Financial Aid website. If you would like to speak with a counselor from the Financial Aid Office, virtual appointments are available via Zoom. The Financial Aid Office can help with questions regarding your need-based financial aid. Questions about merit scholarships should be directed to the Admissions Office.
Register here to schedule an appointment (students will need to log into their applicant portal):
Interested in learning more about Oberlin on your own time? Check out our YouTube Channel for a variety of virtual campus tours, webinars, and recordings of past concerts.
You are also invited to explore our website specifically for the families of admitted students, which has a wealth of information on financial aid, housing, orientation, and student support.
