Virtual Programming
Regardless of whether you plan to visit Oberlin's campus, we hope that you will engage with us through a variety of live and on-demand virtual visit options.
Live Virtual Events
Campus Tours
Join a current Oberlin student for an interactive virtual tour of our beautiful campus!
Information Sessions
Attend a live virtual session for an overview and Q&A for the College of Arts & Sciences or the Conservatory of Music to learn more about the admissions process, academics, and student life. Sessions with an added focus on Oberlin's international student community are also available.
Register for a Virtual Info Session
Many Voice Panels
Join current students from underrepresented backgrounds to learn about their experiences with finding community, support, and belonging at Oberlin and to get candid answers on what diversity and inclusion looks like on our campus.
Virtual Interviews
Interviews are a great way for us to get to know you better, and also gives you the opportunity to ask questions about Oberlin! Our interviews are informal, conversational, friendly and typically last around 30 minutes. Your interview might be with admissions staff, a current student, or an Oberlin College alum.
Interviews are for prospective applicants to the College of Arts and Sciences only. Registration for students applying for Fall 2024 will open in June.
Admissions 101 Summer Series
Essays, recommendations, standardized tests, financial aid… there’s a lot that goes into applying to college and we're here to help make it easier! Join Oberlin admissions staff for a webinar series this summer that will outline best practices for your college search and application process. We’ll answer questions, dispel myths, and give advice to help you avoid common pitfalls.
Admissions 101 has concluded for summer 2022. Missed a session? No problem! Re-watch any webinar on-demand:
Session 1: Search - Finding the School That's Right for You
Session 2: Apply - Insights into the Application and Review Process
Session 3: Stand Out - Tips for Crafting the Best College Essay
Session 4: Discover - Understanding How Applications are Reviewed
Oberlin Blogs
Want to hear from current Obies? Check out our blogs, where a team of current students offer a variety of unfiltered perspectives about the Oberlin experience and community.
Explore the Blogs
Viewbooks
Explore our viewbooks for an in-depth look at the College of Arts & Sciences and the Conservatory of Music:
Campus Tours
We’ll show you what it’s like to spend your college years in a place where you have room to breathe and the freedom to explore and apply new ideas. Join some current Obies as they take you around our picturesque campus and discuss different aspects of the Oberlin experience.
For a more in-depth virtual look at Oberlin's campus, explore using our new, interactive map.