Alumni Association

Plan Your Visit

Be sure to review the information below to make the most of your time on campus and plan for an enjoyable weekend in Oberlin.


May 2023 Commencement and Milestone Reunion Weekend Housing

One significant change will affect all 2023 reunion attendees: on-campus housing will not be available.

The following hotels have limited room blocks held for Oberlin alumni this May, and are within a 25-minute drive to campus. You are also welcome to make your own accommodations at other area hotels or local B&Bs.

Hampton Inn North Olmsted Cleveland Airport, 24601 Country Club Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070 
  • Nights held: May 18 - 21, 2023
  • Reservations can be made online or by calling 440-617-6306
  • Mention Oberlin College Alumni when making your reservation.
  • Reservations must be made by May 4, 2023.
Courtyard Cleveland Airport North, 24901 Country Club Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070
  • Nights held: May 18 - 21, 2023
  • Reservations can be made online or by calling 800-321-2211
  • Mention Oberlin College Alumni when making your reservation.
  • Reservations must be made by April 20, 2023.
Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Elyria, 1755 Travelers Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
  • Nights held: May 18 - 21, 2023
  • Reservations can be made online or by calling (440) 284-3000
  • Mention Oberlin College Alumni when making your reservation.
  • Reservations must be made by April 17, 2023.
Hampton Inn and Suites Elyria, 1795 Lorain Blvd, Elyria, OH 44036
  • This hotel block is full. Please call the hotel directly to inquire about availability: 440-324-7755

 


Complimentary Shuttles and Rental Car Discount 

Shuttles will run from the hotels listed above to Oberlin's campus frequently throughout the weekend. A full schedule will be posted in early May. 

If you plan to rent a car for the weekend, use code MSMB76A for a 5% discount with Enterprise or a 10% discount with National

 


Parking on Campus

Parking will be available in all Oberlin College lots during the weekend, and all lots have accessible spaces. Street parking is available throughout Oberlin. View a map of campus here. Parking enforcement will be limited only to restrictions for fire lanes and to ensure accessible parking is available to guests who need it. 

Parking at the Hotel at Oberlin is reserved for hotel guests. Parking behind the stores on College St. is reserved for customers of those businesses.

RV and large vehicle parking will be available during the day at the Professional Services Building, 247 W. Lorain St., about a one-minute walk from Wilder Hall. No power hook ups are available in this lot - it is strictly for parking.

 


COVID-19 Information

Visit the ObieSafe page for the most up-to-date information regarding Covid-19 and policies on Oberlin's campus.

 


Directions and Transportation 

Campus maps, detailed directions to Oberlin, and transportation services information, including rideshare services from Cleveland Hopkins Airport, can be found on our Visiting Oberlin page and the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport site

 


Important Information for Guests with Special Needs

We will try to accommodate guests with mobility issues, recognizing some buildings on campus are not as accessible as others. If you have questions about the accessibility of a venue, please contact alumni@oberlin.edu.