Oberlin College

Oberlin College requires a minimum of 32 full courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Oberlin College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Oberlin College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 82% of students who start college at Oberlin College complete all the credits required within six years.

Oberlin College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Oberlin College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Oberlin College?

Oberlin College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Oberlin College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Oberlin College

When choosing a major, Oberlin College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Oberlin College.

Student Designed Majors

Oberlin College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Oberlin College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Oberlin College

Oberlin College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oberlin College

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Does Oberlin College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Oberlin College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Oberlin College Have An Online Program?

❌ Oberlin College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Oberlin College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Oberlin College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Oberlin College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Oberlin College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Oberlin College.

Does Oberlin College Require Internships?

❌ Oberlin College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Oberlin College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Oberlin College

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Oberlin College Library

The main library on campus is the Mudd Center Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Oberlin College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Oberlin College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Case Western Reserve University, California Institute of Technology and Columbia University

ROTC

Does Oberlin College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Oberlin College does not have any ROTC programs.

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