All Roads Lead to Oberlin

Registration will be open from 8:00 am through 8:45 am. Visitors will be able to sign up for the a campus tour and class visits (students only) during check-in. 

Please plan to attend the featured events in bold.

If this will be your first time visiting campus, we recommend that you go on a campus tour, and have at least one person from your party go to the Oberlin Overview information session.

Class Visits

We will email a list of available classes to registrants a few days before the program date. Class visits are available throughout the day, beginning at 9:00 am. If you are interested in attending a 9:00 am class, we recommend that you arrive by 8:15 am to allow for ample time to check in, select your class, and walk to the class location. Visiting admitted students do not need to make class visit arrangements in advance.

Pre-All Roads Programming

Coming to campus the night before? We've got options for you!

Friday, February 20

On Thursday, February 19, Oberlin's Allen Memorial Art Museum will be open until 5:00 pm, with a special event ar 4:15 pm. All are welcome! Prospective students are also invited to join current Obies for dinner in a dining hall. Parents/guests are welcome to head to the Hotel at Oberlin lobby to share refreshments with admissions staff. Registration for these events is available when you sign up for All Roads.

Fridays in April

On the night before the Friday All Roads in April (4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24), Oberlin's Allen Memorial Art Museum will host open hours for admitted students and their families from 5:00 — 6:30 pm, with a special event at 5:15 pm. All are welcome! Prospective students are also invited to join current Obies for dinner in a dining hall, and parents/guests are welcome to head to the Hotel at Oberlin lobby to share refreshments with admissions staff. Registration for these events is available when you sign up for All Roads.

All Dates

Families are welcome to attend other events and performances taking place on campus during your visit. We encourage you to refer to the College's event calendar for other activities that you may wish to attend before making your travel arrangements.

Getting Here

Oberlin is about a 30-minute drive from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). 

If you plan to use a ride-share service, please note that while there will be plenty of drivers at the Cleveland airport, there are not many available in Oberlin. If you plan on using a ride-share app to get from Oberlin back to the airport, we highly recommend scheduling your car in advance. The cost of a ride-share from the airport to Oberlin varies between $50-$80 one way. Depending on where you're staying, it may be more economical to rent a car from the airport. Oberlin's campus has plenty of free parking! If you are driving to campus, set your GPS to 38 East College Street, Oberlin, OH 44074.

Other taxi and shuttle services are available. See this page for further information on airport transportation options.

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at The Hotel at Oberlin with a special rate of $273 for our April All Roads programs. This discounted rate is valid the night before and/or the night of your All Roads programming date. To reserve your room at the discounted price, please call 440-775-7001 and reference the appropriate group code:

• April 3: 68360
• April 6: 68361
• April 10: 68362
• April 17: 68364
• April 24: 68365

Additional information on other nearby hotels and local bed & breakfasts is available on our Accommodations page. 

Parking
Visitor parking is available behind The Hotel at Oberlin in the parking lot accessible from Willard Court, one block east of Main Street. From Willard Court you can see the hotel's covered driveway guest entrance as well as the main entrance for the Office of Admissions. Please refer to our Campus Map for additional parking options. All campus parking is free.

Class of 2030 Welcome

We are excited to formally welcome you to the Oberlin family! This is a Zoom webinar open to all admitted students and their families.

Parent Webinar

Parents may have many questions of their own about life and academics at Oberlin. No question is too basic or silly. Ask our panelists anything!

Understanding Your Financial Aid Package

Join us for a discussion with members of Oberlin's Financial Aid staff about how to review your financial aid award letter and compare it to packages you've received from other schools.