About Oberlin
Peters Hall is one of the stately academic buildings that faces Wilder Bowl.
Photo credit: John Seyfried
Oberlin is a place of intense energy and creativity, built on a foundation of academic, artistic, and musical excellence. With a top-ranking liberal arts college, a world-class conservatory, and a first-rate art museum all on a single campus, it is the ideal laboratory in which to study and design the world you want.
Our Mission and History
From its founding in 1833, Oberlin College has been a school with a mission, or rather, many missions. Beginning with abolition and coeducation, and most recently addressing the challenges of climate change, Oberlin has always been—to quote historian Geoffrey Blodgett ’53—a “peculiar mix of scholarly ambition and stubborn moral idealism.”
Leadership and Administration
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the college, ensuring that we achieve major goals and uphold our mission. The president provides day-to-day leadership and general supervision over the functions of Oberlin, reporting to the board and serving as member ex officio. Senior staff oversee academic and administrative functions of the college and advise and support the work of the president.
Academic Resources and Support
Beginning with your first year, you’ll work closely with an advisor to build a meaningful academic experience. Throughout your time at Oberlin, you’re supported with resources to help meet your educational needs, including mentoring, tutoring, and peer workshops.
Health, Wellness, and Safety
A safe and supportive community promotes learning and personal growth. We offer confidential individual assistance as well as campus programs addressing substance use, health and safety, stress management, and more.
A World of Learning
Access to our libraries and special collections, study abroad opportunities and more, you will expand your world view and enrich your overall academic experience.
Upcoming Events
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Apollo Theatre
Movie Day at the Apollo
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit
Conversation about Commissioning with Jennifer Koh
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Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space - Webcast Available
Concert: The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble
From the Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Vision Accomplished
How infrastructure, collaborative partnerships, and student involvement helped Oberlin achieve carbon neutrality
Cultivated by Co-Ops
As a leader at the Chicago Food Policy Action Council, Rodger Cooley ’95 promotes food justice and food sovereignty.
Seeding the Future
When Jenny Soong ’07 was at Oberlin, she participated in taiko drumming, giving her a chance to perform in nearby Cleveland as well as around Ohio and Michigan. In the years since graduation, she’s...
