Credit accepted for transfer may not automatically be applied toward the major. Transfer students need to gain the approval of the particular department, program, or Individual Major Committee for the acceptance of these credits toward major requirements. Students have a time limit of one calendar year from date of entry into Oberlin to request transfer of credit and to furnish appropriate documentation to Oberlin. All requests for transfer of music credit to both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music need to be approved by the Assistant Dean of the Conservatory of Music. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit Advanced Placement Credit is possible in several subject areas for transfer students who have taken the College Board's Advanced Placement Examinations or Higher-Level IB courses in their high schools.
Individual departments make the final decision on standards to be met.
Information on the guidelines followed by each department can be obtained from the Admissions Office. All transfer students must satisfy all graduation requirements effective at the time of their enrollment. Consult the catalog for an explanation of all requirements necessary for graduation. Residence Transfer students are expected to spend at least four semesters in residence at Oberlin or on Oberlin College programs, while completing at least 56 hours of course work. In particular, when completing more than four semesters, the last semester should be spent in residence at Oberlin or on an Oberlin College program.