Application for Admission

Students apply to either division using the Common Application. The college also accepts the Coalition/Scoir Application and QuestBridge Application. Students must submit these applications electronically; applications are typically available after August 1.

Oberlin enrolls first-year students in the fall semester and transfer students in the fall or spring semesters.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers two decision plans for first-year applicants: Early Decision (a binding application) and Regular Decision. The Conservatory of Music offers Regular Decision only.

Applications for fall semester must be submitted by:

• November 15
  • College of Arts and Sciences, Early Decision I
  • Spring semester transfer applicants
• December 1
  • Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in Historical Performance, and Artist Diploma in performing areas
• January 2
  • College of Arts and Sciences, Early Decision II
• January 15
  • College of Arts and Sciences, Regular Decision
• April 1
  • College of Arts and Sciences fall semester transfer applicants
• June 1
  • Conservatory of Music, Artist Diploma in Piano Technology and Artist Diploma in Recording Arts and Production