The Conservatory Experience for Accepted Students
Welcome to Oberlin Conservatory of Music!
For more than 150 years, Oberlin Conservatory has been at the forefront of nurturing countless talented musicians, just like you.
Get to know more about Oberlin by exploring the virtual events below. Our students, faculty, and staff are excited to help you find your path here in the conservatory—where creativity flourishes and extraordinary careers begin.
Visit Campus
Admitted students and their families are invited to come to campus during All Roads Lead to Oberlin.
All Roads Preview Days
March 31 | April 3, 7, 10, 14, 21
We encourage you to get to know us better during one of these six dates, which will feature opportunities to attend classes; take campus tours; learn about conservatory resources; interact with faculty, staff, and students; and meet fellow members of the incoming class for this fall! We recommend that you visit on Fridays when there are more opportunities to sit in on ensemble rehearsals and attend performances. Come and experience the distinct feel of the Oberlin community.
You are also welcome to visit campus outside of these preview days. We will be offering tours and information sessions for admitted students on other weekdays in late March and throughout April. Class visits, rehearsals, studio visits and other activities will also be available for admitted students on most of these days.
Planning for Your Visit
Engage with Oberlin Virtually
Whether or not you are able to come for an in-person campus visit, we encourage you and your family to engage with Oberlin virtually. We invite you to participate in a variety of live sessions throughout March and April that are designed to help you connect with Oberlin’s students, faculty, campus, curriculum, and culture.
Join us for these one-time sessions to hear from faculty, staff, and current students about what makes Oberlin unique. Please note that these sessions will not be recorded. All times are listed in EDT (UTC -4).
Class of 2027 Welcome | March 22, 7:00 PM
String Department Welcome | March 28, 8:00 PM
The Academic Experience | March 29, 7:00 PM
Conservatory Ensemble Performance Panel | March 30, 8:00 PM
Brass Department Welcome | April 3, 8:00 PM
Student Life Panel | April 20, 7:00 PM
Housing & Dining | April 26, 7:00 PM
Students will need to log into their applicant portal to register for these events.
Keep an eye on your email inbox! Invitations and registration for virtual instrument specific student hangs will be sent in the coming weeks. These events will provide the opportunity to meet classmates from the incoming class for this fall and have questions answered by current Obies in your specific instrument area.
Financial Aid Appointments
Answers to commonly asked financial aid questions can be found on our Financial Aid website. If you would like to speak with a counselor from the Financial Aid Office, virtual appointments are available via Zoom on weekdays. Register here to schedule an appointment (students will need to log into their applicant portal):
Chat with a Financial Aid Officer
Oberlin on Stage
Each year, Oberlin Conservatory presents nearly 500 performances and streams roughly 400 concerts live from eight campus venues. These webcasts showcase student ensembles and degree recitals as well as select performances by faculty and guest artists. The concerts are free and are available online only during the performance time.
Performances of the Oberlin Orchestra and Contemporary Music Ensemble take place most Fridays at 7:30 p.m. And throughout the week, you can hear performances featuring students in our jazz division, the Oberlin Baroque Orchestra, and small ensembles.
Special programs and previously recorded performances by students, faculty, and guest artists are available on Oberlin Stage Left: On Demand as well as Oberlin Backstage Pass.
Digital Brochures
Online Conservatory Viewbook: Oberlin offers one of the world’s most relevant undergraduate educations. Read about how we make connections between musical excellence, passion, and impact.
Open the viewbook online
Download the PDF
Diversity at Oberlin: All students in both the college and conservatory have access to various resources across our campus in support of students from different backgrounds. Read more on how students find their community at Oberlin.
Need More Information?
Interested in learning more about Oberlin on your own time? Check out our YouTube Channel for a variety of virtual campus tours, webinars, and recordings of past concerts.
If you have questions, we're here to help! Contact admissions at 440-775-8413 or conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu. You can also reach out to Financial Aid or Housing if you have specific questions for those offices.