The academic programs of Oberlin College are based in its two divisions: The College of Arts and Sciences (2,200 students) and the Conservatory of Music (650 students).

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The Conservatory of Music offers four-year undergraduate programs of professional and academic studies leading to the Bachelor of Music degree, as well as two-year programs leading to a Performance Diploma (undergraduate) and an Artist Diploma (graduate).

A five-year Double-Degree Program leading to both the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Music degree is also available. The Conservatory also offers limited graduate programs leading to the Master of Music (opera theater, conducting), the Master of Music Education and the Master of Music Teaching degrees. All of these are five-year programs integrated with specific undergraduate Oberlin Bachelor of Music degree programs. The Master of Music in Historical Performance program admits students with undergraduate degrees from schools other than Oberlin.

Academic information differs in some cases between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music. For information about degree programs, graduation requirements, advising and academic standing, grading policies, major and minor study and other areas, please refer to the College of Arts and Sciences, Conservatory of Music or Double-Degree sections of the catalog.