Residence Hall Occupancy

Students new to Oberlin may occupy their rooms beginning the first day of Orientation. Returning or continuing students are permitted to return to campus two days prior to the start of classes. Meal service is provided at no additional cost to new students during orientation; continuing students may pay for meals in institution dining halls until the first regular board-plan meal beginning at dinner of the day returning students are expected to arrive.

Residences and dining halls are closed during winter shutdown (the end of the fall semester until the beginning of Winter Term). All students must leave campus during the winter shutdown. Dining halls are closed during fall and spring breaks, with limited meal service available in designated dining facilities. Options for early return or break stay housing may be offered by Residence Life.

 Learn more about options for early return or break stay.