If there was there was only one thing we could say about Oberlin students, it's that they can't be put inside a box. Everyone here is an innovative thinker, daring doer, and a creative problem-solver. Because of this, we are launching an innovative, daring, and creative new BA/BFA dual degree program where students can graduate in five years with both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Arts. Students in the program will complete courses in their chosen BA major, selecting from more than 50 areas of study offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. They also will take 10 additional courses in the practicing arts, which may include cinema and media, creative writing, dance, musical studies, studio art, and theater. In year five, students will live and work in Cleveland, with 24-hour access to private studios, rehearsal spaces, theaters, and production facilities. This immersive arts year is dedicated to completing a substantial, public-facing project—a performa...