Change of Status Application

IMPORTANT! If you are not a current Oberlin College or Conservatory student, you should not complete this form. Contact the Conservatory Office of Admissions or College Office of Admissions with questions regarding the appropriate application procedure.

Portions of this form will only become visible based on your answers to previous questions. It is best to answer questions in the order in which they appear.

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

Birthdate

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

T# (Include the T)

OCMR

You are currently a student in:

You would like to:

Current Year

Students applying to transfer to or add the Conservatory of Music must meet with Catherine Sherman, Associate Dean for Advising and Retention, prior to completing this application.

I understand and have met with Associate Dean Catherine Sherman.

Students typically apply for change of status in the first or second year. You should arrange a meeting with Kelly Cassidy, Manager of Advising Support, to discuss the possibilities of change of status at this point prior to completing this form.

Semester you wish to change status:

Do you currently receive financial aid?

Change of status may affect your financial aid package. You should arrange a meeting with Kelly Cassidy, Manager of Advising Support, to discuss the possibilities of change of status at this point prior to completing this form.

Change of status may affect your financial aid package. You should discuss this with Associate Dean Catherine Sherman prior to completing this form.

College Major

College Advisor

Conservatory Major

Conservatory Advisor

Are you re-auditioning for the Conservatory?

When did you last audition for the Conservatory?

Statement of Intent

In the space below, please summarize your remaining educational plans while at Oberlin, and describe how this change of status would enhance your long term education and career goals.

Faculty Recommenders

You are required to submit recommendations from two members of the Oberlin faculty. Please provide the information below for the recommenders you intend to use. After submitting this application, you will receive a link to the Change of Status Faculty Recommendation Form to be given to the recommenders listed below.

Recommender 1 Name

Recommender 1 Department

Recommender 1 Email

Recommender 2 Name

Recommender 2 Department

Recommender 2 Email

Conservatory Program Information

Intended Major 1

Instrument 1

Voice Type

Audition Information

Please complete the following information for your Intended Major 1. If you plan on applying in more than one area, you will have the opportunity to also complete an audition request for that area.

In consideration of current circumstances, we are pleased to waive screening in all areas for students applying for entry in Fall 2021. All auditions will be conducted via submitted recordings, due no later than February 1. Following submission of this application, you will receive instruction on how to submit your final audition materials. Although not a part of your audition, we encourage you to connect with faculty in your intended area of study to discuss your interest in adding the major.

In consideration of current circumstances, we are pleased to waive screening in all areas for students applying for entry in Fall 2021. Composition and TIMARA applicants are still required to submit a portfolio of work by January 10. Following submission of this application, you will receive instruction on how to submit your portfolio materials. A live video interview with faculty in your area of study will be scheduled in mid January.

List below the selections you plan to perform for your audition. Be sure to consult the audition requirements for guidelines on the kind and number of selections that are appropriate.

List below the titles of the original works you plan to submit in your portfolio.

Audition Program

Faculty Contact

Have you had contact with any members of the Conservatory faculty in the area of your Intended Major 1?

Please indicate with whom and in what context:

Are you currently or have you taken credit-bearing secondary private lessons in your Intended Major 1?

Please indicate with whom you have studied while enrolled at Oberlin.

Teacher Preference

In areas with more than one principal private study teacher, your stated preference does not guarantee placement with that teacher. However, your request will be given careful consideration. This can be left blank if you do not have a preference at this time.

If admitted, with whom would you like to study in your Intended Major 1?

Apply in a Second Area

Are you applying in more than one area in the Conservatory?

Please note: by answering "Yes" to this question, you are indicating your desire to be considered for admission in two different majors, which will require an additional audition or interview (Composition or TIMARA) in that area.

Conservatory Program 2 Information

Intended Major 2

Instrument 2

Voice Type

Audition 2 Information

Please complete the following information for your Intended Major 2.

List below the selections you plan to perform for your audition. Be sure to consult the audition requirements for guidelines on the kind and number of selections that are appropriate.

List below the titles of the original works you plan to submit in your portfolio.

Audition Program 2

Faculty Contact

Have you had contact with any members of the Conservatory faculty in the area of your Intended Major 2?

Please indicate with whom and in what context:

Are you currently or have you taken credit-bearing secondary private lessons in your Intended Major 2?

Please indicate with whom you have studied while enrolled at Oberlin.

Teacher Preference

If admitted, with whom would you like to study in your Intended Major 2?

Musical Background and Career Goals

Please list all Conservatory courses in which you are currently enrolled and/or have completed. Indicate whether or not you are currently enrolled in the course.

In the space below, please summarize your remaining educational plans while at Oberlin, and describe how this change of status would enhance your long term education and career goals.