Office of Student Leadership and Involvement

To-Do List for Incoming Students

We're excited to welcome our new Obies to campus! Before arriving, please ensure that you complete the following to-do list. Additional to-do items will be added this summer and announced in your weekly "Ready, Set, Oberlin!" emails.

cheerful students gathered in a grassy area.

If you have questions, please contact Thom Julian, Senior Associate Dean of Students, or Tina Zwegat, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation.

Please note that you will need access to your Oberlin Account. Within three days of confirming your enrollment, you should have received an email from noreply@oberlin.edu with instructions on how to set up your ObieID and access your Oberlin email account. Please check your spam folder if you do not see this message in your inbox. If you cannot locate this message or need any other assistance accessing your Oberlin email account, please contact the Center for Information Technology at 440-775-8197.

At Oberlin, we want you to feel at home while you're away from home!  Our housing application for first-year students is live and available at this link. Please view our housing options at: https://www.oberlin.edu/housing/options/first-year

We are looking forward to seeing you at Oberlin College and Conservatory this coming fall! For questions, please email us at reslife@oberlin.edu.

Need Accommodations? Students needing to request academic adjustments, housing, or dining accommodations due to a diagnosed disability must register directly with the Office for Disability & Access. If you'd like to connect with this office, please complete the Request for Accommodations Form. Visit the Office for Disability & Access for more information about our policies, services, and documentation guidelines. Questions? 440-775-5588 or ODA@oberlin.edu.

The Center for Student Success coaches Obies to reach their full potential by taking charge of their collegiate experience through personal and group coaching sessions. We look forward to connecting with you this summer to start your success journey.

Oberlin College and Conservatory often uses photographic and electronic images or audio recordings of public campus life, events, concerts, ceremonies, and other activities to advance the mission of the institution. The images and recordings may appear in publications (print or digital), videos, and/or internet sites associated with Oberlin. Please complete this media release form by August 1, 2026. Please contact the Office of Communications (communications@oberlin.edu) with any questions.

All incoming students must submit the Medical History/Physical Exam, the Certificate of Immunization, and the Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor (if applicable), along with a copy (both sides) of their current health insurance card.  Completed and signed forms should be uploaded directly to the Student Health Portal, which you can access with your ObieID username and password. Forms are available as .pdf downloads on the Student Health Services website

Questions? 440-775-8180 or student.health@oberlin.edu

The Banner Web Proxy system allows students to grant access for others to see Financial Aid, Registration and Schedule, Student Accounts, and Student Records information. Students can use this tool to to grant or restrict access to any or all of this information at any time. Set up parent/guest access to student record.

Questions? support@oberlin.edu

Please verify your contact information is accurate and complete and designate an emergency contact person. Access My Self Service Profile

Questions? registrar@oberlin.edu



College is a great time to explore how you learn, connect with others, and get things done. CliftonStrengths gives you a place to start making sense of what works best for you. Complete the assessment by Monday, August 17. Your personal access code will arrive in an email from Gallup. Questions? Email us at CSS@Oberlin.edu. 

Some subject areas require students to take a placement test or complete a survey prior to registration. View additional information on the Academic Advising Resource Center (AARC)'s Incoming Students website. Pay close attention to the deadlines, which vary depending on the subject area.

The first step in building your fall schedule is to submit your first-year seminar preferences. The submission form, along with a form for academic areas of interest and an optional language interest form, can be found under the "My Engage Forms" drop-down list on your Engage Dashboard. 

Additional information about these items can be found on the Incoming Student page. 

Create your first-year student portfolio. This is a chance to introduce yourself to your summer advisor and your academic advisor and reflect on your academic and co-curricular interests and goals. Early in the summer, you can begin completing the About Me and Term Objectives sections. You will receive additional information about completing the Academic Planning section after you are placed in a first-year seminar in June.

Find helpful resources and an example at this link.

 

College of Arts and Sciences Admissions
(800) 622-6243 or (440) 775-8411
38 E. College St., Oberlin, OH 44074

Conservatory of Music Admissions
(440) 775-8413
39 W. College St., Oberlin, OH 44074

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