Alumni
Get involved
Alumni have many ways to get involved in the life of the Alumni Association. Volunteer to serve in a range of capacities—from recruiting new students to sponsoring a student during winter term to serving on a committee. The Alumni Association has something for everyone.
Recent News
Oberlin Summer Research Institute Partners with Career Exploration and Development, Expands Capacity
January 17, 2025
For almost 20 years, Oberlin Summer Research Institute, or OSRI, has been fostering community and the development of Oberlin students. Now, beginning in summer 2025, the program will offer exciting new opportunities.
Edna Unseld wins the 2025 Cooper International Competition for Violin
January 11, 2025
The 13 year-old violinist from Switzerland claims top honors in competition with her performance of full violin concerto with ProMusica chamber Orchestra in Finney Chapel.
Oberlin Introduces Financial Economics Major to Meet Growing Student Interest
December 12, 2024
New program builds on established successes, positions graduates for high-impact careers.
Alumni Connections
The Office of Alumni Engagement partners with many administrative offices on campus to provide a range of services and resources of interest to alumni.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association seeks to unite graduates with each other and current students through a range of programs, events, and services.
Support Oberlin
Giving to Oberlin College is as simple as mailing a check, filling out an online form, or donating a collectible. The Office of Advancement works with the donors and volunteers who help sustain Oberlin.
Academic Advising Resource Center
Need a transcript or other details of your time at Oberlin? The Academic Advising Resource Center manages information about your enrollment from the time you are admitted through graduation and beyond.
Career Exploration and Development
Students and recent alumni benefit from such Career Exploration and Development services as career exploration, experiential and internship opportunities, skill building workshops, and more.
Leadership and Administration
Oberlin’s president, along with the Board of Trustees and the Office of the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary are part of the leadership and administration. The president is responsible for the effective administration and operation of the college.
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Oberlin is unusual among liberal arts colleges in that six of the 29 to 37 seats on its board of trustees are filled through direct election by alumni. Each year alumni can vote for an alum to serve in this capacity.
Alumni Resources
We Need Your Expertise
You can have a profound impact on a student’s career path simply by offering a 20-minute phone conversation.