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*

Preferred First Name (if different)

Last Name*

Email Address*

Birthdate*

T# (Include the T)*

Current Year*

You are currently a student in:*

You would like to:*

Students applying to transfer to or add the Conservatory of Music must meet with Leah Brockman, Interim Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs, prior to completing this application.

I understand and have met with Interim Assistant Dean Leah Brockman.

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:*

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*

Instrument*

Voice Type*

Audition Information

All applicants are required to submit screening materials for review before an audition/interview can be granted. Review the Auditions and Interviews webpage for your specific area of study for screening and final requirements. You will receive instructions on how to make your screening submission in the confirmation for your application. Following review of your screening materials, you will be notified of an audition/interview date.

List below the selections you plan to perform on your screening recording. 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 screening portfolio.

Audition Program

Students who pass the screening round will be scheduled for final auditions with other applicants on the days listed here. If you have any special scheduling requests please reach out to us at conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu.

Faculty Contact

Have you had contact with any members of the Conservatory faculty in the area of your intended major?*

Please indicate with whom and in what context:*

Are you currently or have you taken credit-bearing secondary private lessons in your intended major?*

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?*

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

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.*

College Round (Hidden)

Conservatory Round (Hidden)