Campus News
Who is C.J. Blair?
March 25, 2022
Yvonne Gay
Ever wonder what species of frog is bellowing in your backyard on late summer nights? Invite C.J. Blair ’18 over. He has a talent for identifying several species of frog by their calls. He’s also responsible for ToadsCo, the amphibian-themed ExCo at Oberlin College. Learn more about Blair—including why his favorite childhood memories involve possums, boa constrictors, and fawns—in this installment of Who Am I?
This Week in Photos: The Big Send-Off
March 26, 2021
Yvonne Gay
United States Postal Service bins line the floor and are stacked on mobile shelves in the Office of Admissions. This annual display serves as inspiration for this week’s photo series.
This Week in Photos: Changes on Campus
August 18, 2020
Yvonne Gay
Adjustments to a new kind of normal have led many to wonder what to expect when they come to campus. Maybe this will help: Although the changes are apparent—with many spaces receiving safety measure makeovers—they cannot overshadow the beauty of the campus and community.
Oberlin Connects with Accepted Students in New Ways
April 12, 2020
Communications Staff
In this Q&A, find out how accepted students are experiencing Oberlin virtually through new online events and resources.
Q&A with Ana Richardson ’18
September 20, 2019
Communications Staff
Find out about this admissions counselor's favorite college class and the best concert she's ever attended.
Q&A with Cora Hasegawa ’19
August 28, 2019
Communications Staff
Meet Admissions Counselor Cora Hasegawa and hear about a treasured item of clothing she unearthed from the Keep Cottage free box, along with the best advice she's ever been given.
Office of Admissions Now Located in Gateway Center
May 11, 2017
Communications Staff
The Office of Admissions has moved from the Carnegie Building to its new home in the Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center on North Main Street and East College Street .
Extra Visitors on Campus During All Roads Lead to Oberlin
April 11, 2017
Communications Staff
In April, the Office of Admissions is hosting All Roads Lead to Oberlin – the program where admitted students and their families visit campus and experience a condensed version of Oberlin, from residential life to academics and everything in between. Expect extra visitors on campus April 14, 17, and 21.
Admissions Sends Class of 2019 Decision Letters
March 30, 2015
Communications Staff
Office of Admissions staff braved below-freezing temperatures on Friday, March 27, to celebrate as Class of 2019 decision letters were loaded into a mail truck. Accepted applicants have until May...
Admissions Policy for Undocumented Students Approved
February 26, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin College has approved a policy that allows applications for admission from undocumented persons to be considered as part of the domestic pool.
