This may be your first experience with a student going away to college, or you may be quite familiar with the college process. Either way, we welcome you to the Oberlin community and invite you to make a personal—or virtual—visit to discover the ways in which we seek to nurture your student’s academic, intellectual, and social development. Use this site as a quick reference for key campus offices, announcements, and campus happenings.
Campus Bulletins
Things to do off-campus and guidance for traveling locally
Important message from the Dean of Students: Honoring the Community Agreement
Coronavirus Update
The college is closely monitoring developments in the outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV. College administrators have put in place procedures for handling the pandemic, including remote learning, completing the 2019-20 academic year, and preparation for fall reopening.
Recent News
Winter Term: The Art of the Artist Book
Winter Term: Butterflies, One of Nature’s Flashiest Pollinators
Winter Term: Recording the First Movement of Stravinsky Violin Concerto with Piano
Campus Resources
These are a few of the administrative offices that provide a range of student services—from health and safety and counseling, to student activities and academic support.
Parent Community
Other Campus Resources
Just for Parents
These resources that may be beneficial to parents and family members of Oberlin College students.
Preparing for Fall
President Carmen Twillie Ambar sponsored a Zoom webinar focusing on questions surrounding safety, health, and the reopening of campus this fall. Panelists include three guests from Cleveland Clinic and 10 Oberlin senior administrators.