Since everything is so close in the small town of Oberlin, Obies have pretty inexact divisions of campus.
North campus has many dorms, some with special characteristics.
East Hall has a floor which is the quiet section and is generally a laid back dorm. Students can be seen reading, playing volleyball, tossing a frisbee, or juggling here every warm day. When winter prevents that, Obies make up for it by building snowpeople or hanging out in a warm lounge or dorm room. Additionally, Carnegie houses the Geology Department along with Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, Student Accounts, Student Employment, the Office of Equity Concerns, and Admissions.