Students living in these communities will receive support and resources specific to their needs in their first year at Oberlin.
The First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) is located in Barrows, Burton, Dascomb, Kahn and South halls for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
A limited number of Living Learning Community (LLC) spaces will be available to first-year students on a lottery system including Afrikan Heritage House, BA+BFA Community, Roots in STEM and Sustainability Hall. More information can be found on their respective pages located to the right.