Alumni
The Oberlin alumni community is more than 40,000 strong. Learn how you can get involved through mentoring and career development programs, events and reunions, and a range of volunteer opportunities.
A view of Tappan Square and the Carnegie building during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2024.
Photo credit: Mike Crupi
Get involved
Alumni have many ways to get involved in the life of the Alumni Association. Volunteer to serve in a range of capacities—from recruiting new students to sponsoring a student during winter term to serving on a committee. The Alumni Association has something for everyone.
Recent News
Four Distinguished Alums to Receive Honors at Oberlin's 2025 Commencement
April 30, 2025
These prestigious recipients are being recognized for their academic impact and community service.
Tina Zwegat Receives 2025 YB Staff Award for Extraordinary Service
April 30, 2025
A devoted employee since 1987, Tina Zwegat was honored with the YB Staff Award for Extraordinary Service at the annual spring appreciation celebration for faculty and staff, held April 29 at the...
Celebrating distinguished leadership in the college and conservatory
April 30, 2025
Five Oberlin faculty members will receive Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Alumni Connections
The Office of Alumni Engagement partners with many administrative offices on campus to provide a range of services and resources of interest to alumni.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association seeks to unite graduates with each other and current students through a range of programs, events, and services.
Support Oberlin
Giving to Oberlin College is as simple as mailing a check, filling out an online form, or donating a collectible. The Office of Advancement works with the donors and volunteers who help sustain Oberlin.
Academic Advising Resource Center
Need a transcript or other details of your time at Oberlin? The Academic Advising Resource Center manages information about your enrollment from the time you are admitted through graduation and beyond.
Career Exploration and Development
Students and recent alumni benefit from such Career Exploration and Development services as career exploration, experiential and internship opportunities, skill building workshops, and more.
Leadership and Administration
Oberlin’s president, along with the Board of Trustees and the Office of the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary are part of the leadership and administration. The president is responsible for the effective administration and operation of the college.
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Oberlin is unusual among liberal arts colleges in that six of the 29 to 37 seats on its board of trustees are filled through direct election by alumni. Each year alumni can vote for an alum to serve in this capacity.
Alumni Resources
We Need Your Expertise
You can have a profound impact on a student’s career path simply by offering a 20-minute phone conversation.