2026 Oberlin Overnight Application

Thank you for your interest in Oberlin's Overnight Program! This program is for high school seniors interested in the College of Arts & Sciences.

To complete this application, you will need:

An unofficial copy of your high school transcript that lists your final grades from spring 2026
A copy of your signed Responsibility Acknowledgement Form
ACT or SAT scores (optional)
AP scores (optional)

The application deadline is September 7, 2026.

Program Eligibility

I would like to learn more about Oberlin's:

College of Arts & Sciences

Conservatory of Music

The Oberlin Overnight Program is geared towards students who are interested in the College of Arts & Sciences. Students who are interested in the Conservatory of Music only are not eligible to participate. Please see our campus visit website for alternate campus visit options.

Entry Term
Select the semester you would start taking classes at Oberlin

Have you visited Oberlin previously?

Yes

No

Citizenship

Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?

Yes

No

Do you have additional citizenships to report?

Yes

No

Additional citizenship

Are you a non-citizen who is currently residing in the United States?

Yes

No

If you are not a U.S. citizen/permanent resident or do not currently reside in the United States, you are ineligible to participate in the Oberlin Overnight Program.

Do you plan to participate in the QuestBridge Match or POSSE Scholars program?

No

Yes, QuestBridge Match Only

Yes, POSSE Scholars Only

Yes, QuestBridge Match and POSSE Scholars

Do you intend to apply as an Early Decision candidate to any other institution?

If you are applying to other colleges through a binding Early Decision program, the QuestBridge Match Program, or the Posse Scholarship Program, you are ineligible to participate in the Oberlin Overnight Program: Diversity & Access.

For students interested in the Conservatory of Music: you will have the opportunity to attend a Conservatory information session and tour as part of this program. If you are interested in any other Conservatory-related activities (such as a private lesson with a faculty member), you will need to arrange that on your own.

Personal Information

Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid?

Yes

No

Estimated Yearly Household Income

Do you qualify for free or reduced-price lunch?

Yes

No

Do you qualify for an SAT fee waiver?
Fee waiver eligibility is available on the College Board website.

Yes

No

Family Size: How many people, including you, live in your household?

Have either of your parents received a four-year college degree?

For Parent #1 - if known, please list the school where they received their degree and the year it was awarded.

For Parent #2 - if known, please list the school where they received their degree and the year it was awarded.

Have any relatives ever attended or worked for Oberlin College?

Yes

No

Please provide more information:
For family who attended Oberlin, list their name and graduation year.
For family who have worked at Oberlin, list their job title and years of employment.

Please enter your first and last names as they appear on the form of identification you will use to pass through security at the airport. If you are selected for the program, we will provide the airline with this information when we book your travel.

First Name (as appears on ID)

Middle Name

Last Name (as appears on ID)

Preferred Name (if different from name on ID)
We'll send communications to you and your family using your preferred name. Learn more about how Oberlin uses your preferred name.

Date of Birth

Gender Identity

Please use this space if you have an alternate gender identity you wish to share (optional).

Email Address

Mobile Phone
The mobile number will be used to contact you during your visit. If you will not be traveling with a mobile phone, you may enter your home phone in this field.

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your mailing address different than your permanent address?

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

How many miles away from Oberlin College do you live? Use Google Maps to check if you are not sure.

0-200 miles away

200+ miles away

Students who live within 200 miles of Oberlin will be asked to drive to campus and will receive a mileage reimbursement.

Please list two airports that are closest to you in order of preference. If accepted to the program, we will purchase plane tickets from one of these airports. Note: Regional airports are usually cost prohibitive.

Airport 1:

Airport 2:

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Contact Phone
This number will be used to contact your Parent/Guardian in the event of an emergency during your visit.

Academic Information

Please check this box if you are homeschooled:

Yes

Name of Current School

Have you attended more than one high school?

Yes

No

How many high schools have you attended?

2

3

4 or more

School #2 Name

School #2 Year(s) Attended

School #3 Name

School #3 Year(s) Attended

Remaining School Name(s)

Remaining School Year(s) Attended

Please provide an explanation for each school change.

High School Graduation Year

Cumulative High School GPA

What is your GPA scale?

Reported GPA is:

Weighted

Unweighted

Class Rank (if available)

Have you received any grades lower than a C in high school?

Yes

No

Provide background information and context on the course(s) in which you received a grade lower than C. Please include the course name(s), grade(s) received, and the semester/year you took the course.

Please list your 2026-2027 courses:

Does your school offer any of the following course types? (check all that apply)

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

Dual Enrollment or similar

None of the above

Standardized Test Scores

Oberlin offers applicants the opportunity to have their admissions applications reviewed without consideration of SAT or ACT scores. Would you like your standardizes test scores to be considered as part of your Oberlin Overnight application? For additional information, please review our testing policy.

Yes

No

Which standardized test scores will you report? Check all that apply.

ACT

SAT

Please indicate your highest ACT scores:

ACT Composite Score

ACT Writing Score (if available)

Please indicate your highest SAT scores:

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score

SAT Math Score

AP Scores

Please check the box below if you wish to report AP scores (optional).

AP Test Scores

Score #1 Subject

Score #1

Score #1 Test Year

Score #2 Subject

Score #2

Score #2 Test Year

Score #3 Subject

Score #3

Score #3 Test Year

Score #4 Subject

Score #4

Score #4 Test Year

Score #5 Subject

Score #5

Score #5 Test Year

Transcript Upload

Please upload your transcript; an unofficial copy is acceptable. Transcript must include final grades for Spring 2026. If you are unable to upload the transcript, please contact us at college.admissions@oberlin.edu or 440-775-8411.

School Counselor

We may contact your school counselor if we have questions about your high school transcript.

School Counselor First Name

School Counselor Last Name

School Counselor Email Address

Do you participate in a college preparation program or organization?

Yes

No

Please specify the name of the organization(s):

Organization Contact Name

Organization Contact Email (optional)

Tell us what you might be interested in studying in college!

Academic Interests

Academic Interest 1

Academic Interest 2

Extracurricular Activities

Please share the top three activities that you are most involved in or most passionate about!
List the activity and describe your role and/or responsibilities.

Activity 1

About how many hours per week do you spend on this activity?

Activity 2

About how many hours per week do you spend on this activity?

Activity 3

About how many hours per week do you spend on this activity?

Have you been in contact with an Oberlin College Athletics coach?

Yes

No

Discipline

Have you ever been placed on probation, suspended, expelled, or otherwise disciplined for violating a school policy, or convicted for anything other than a traffic violation?

Yes

No

Please provide more details:

Short Answer Questions

Since 1835, Oberlin has been a leader in diversity, becoming the first school in the nation to admit African Americans and adopting a policy to admit students regardless of race or gender. Because of this, some students first hear about Oberlin in their history books. How did you first learn about Oberlin and how does Oberlin’s history of diversity, equity, and inclusion align with your values?

Why are you interested in Oberlin College and how do you see your interests fitting in at Oberlin?

Optional: Please share any significant challenges or circumstances you would like us to consider as we review your application (such as a family emergency, natural disaster, or an explanation if you dropped a class).

Responsibility Acknowledgement Form

Please upload a copy of your signed Responsibility Acknowledgement Form. This form is required to complete your application, and must be on file before any travel arrangements will be made on your behalf.

Signature

I certify that I will be a senior in high school for the 2026-2027 academic year.

I certify that the information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Submission of this form qualifies as an application for the Oberlin Overnight Program. I understand that I must submit a separate admissions application by the designated deadlines to be considered for admission to the College of Arts & Sciences or the Conservatory of Music.

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