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If you have been accepted to Berklee’s Campus in Valencia for the First Year Abroad program, there are a number of enrollment steps to complete prior to the start of the semester. Review the information below and check the next steps section in the application portal for a comprehensive list of action items.
Please carefully review the pre-arrival items and important information on our Student Services site section. Items include videos and documents that provide you with important information regarding COVID-19 policies, campus resources, diversity, equity and inclusion, community standards and conflict resolution, and much more. Information about orientation and check-in will be available on the page as we get closer to the start of the semester.
If at any time you need assistance or further information, feel free to contact us at studentaffairsvalencia@berklee.edu.
All students on the Valencia campus need a student visa unless they are a citizen or legal resident of the European Union, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, or Switzerland. It is recommended that you have your passport ready at least four months before your program start date so you can apply for a visa. It can take several months to prepare your visa application and get your visa, so it is important that you start to the process as soon as possible. Follow the instructions on applying for a visa on the Passport and Visa website and email studyabroad@berklee.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
Applicants to the degree program, whose first language is not English, are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or the Pearson PTE score to complete their application for admission. We recommend a TOEFL IBT score of 72 or higher or an IELTS score of 6 or higher.
OnePass ID allows you to have one set of login credentials for many of Berklee’s technology services. Once you activate your OnePass, you’ll have access to:
- your berklee.edu email account, which you should check regularly leading up to the start of the semester;
- my.berklee.edu, where you will go to pay your tuition bill, view your tuition statement, and transfer credit (if applicable); and
- internal web pages within berklee.edu and college.berklee.edu that require a login to view the content.
Note: After you are accepted to Berklee and pay your tuition deposit, it can take up to a week for your OnePass information to be added to the applicant portal.
View your financial aid award by visiting Berklee's financial aid portal, NetPartner. You can check the status of your application, view a list of documents we've received from you and a list of the documents still outstanding, and see your financial aid award.
Use NetPartner in conjunction my.berklee.edu to manage your financial aid and check your award status.
All entering and transfer students must submit a completed Berklee Entering Student Immunization Form to Magnus Health, Berklee’s provider for collecting, managing, and tracking immunization information. You will use your OnePass to log into your Magnus Health Account. More information about how to submit your immunizations is on the Immunization Requirements webpage.
Please be aware that it may take up to a week from your admittance to the institution for your Magnus Health account to be active. Note that Berklee recommends all community members (students, faculty, and staff) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please contact Health and Wellness at healthandwellness@berklee.edu if you have any questions.
The state of Massachusetts requires that students be enrolled in a health insurance plan that offers comprehensive coverage. All coverage must be in effect while you are enrolled at Berklee College of Music, even while studying abroad, and coverage must be compliant with state and federal regulations under the Affordable Care Act. We also recommend that your insurance plan provides coverage anywhere in the United States and abroad, and that it includes provisions for medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. Learn more on the health, wellness and support services webpage on the Valencia website.
First Year Abroad students are required to live in housing arranged by Berklee. We have secured spaces in the luxury residence Collegiate Marina Real. Learn more about your housing residence on the Valencia website.
All entering undergraduate students must submit proof of high school/secondary school graduation prior to matriculation, even if transferring into Berklee from another college. Submit a copy of either your official high school/secondary school diploma or final transcript that includes a graduation date and an official signature and seal. Students who did not submit proof of secondary school completion as part of their application must submit a general report of their credential evaluation through a certified credential evaluation service. Review our Submit Proof of Graduation/Transcripts webpage for more information.
Students seeking transfer credit must submit their most recent college transcript to update their transfer credit records. Some documents may already have been submitted during the application process. Students who are seeking transfer credit via CLEP or AP should submit their official score report or reports to the Office of Admissions. Information on how to submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions is available on the Transcript and Other Support Materials page.
Any student who is currently attending or has attended postsecondary school(s) (college or university) within the last five years must submit the Prior Conduct Certification Form prior to the beginning of orientation.
Admitted students who submitted college transcripts, official AP credit, or CLEP scores through the admissions process will be able to view their transfer credit within my.berklee.edu under the Student Services section.
All students are required to submit this electronic agreement acknowledging their financial obligations before they will be allowed to check in for the semester. You can find the link to the SAFO form in the Check-In section of my.berklee.edu. Scroll to the bottom of the page, check off the box to indicate that you have read and agreed with the three disclosures, then click "Submit."
Please visit the Student ID Photo Submission web page on the Valencia website to submit your photo for your Berklee I.D. electronically. The webpage includes specifications that must be adhered to for the photo to be accepted. Use your OnePass credentials to access the webpage.
Students entering Berklee must own a computer that meets the standards established by the academic and technology leadership of the institution. This includes an Apple MacBook Pro laptop, which you will need to purchase on your own, and a Core Software Package, which is automatically added to your tuition bill. We urge students to make purchases well in advance of check-in as shipping is delayed in many parts of the world. Learn more about laptop and technology requirements for entering students on our website.
All undergraduate students are required to attend orientation, on the Valencia Campus. Sessions will be designed to introduce you to everything that Berklee’s campus in Spain has to offer. These sessions are your first chance to meet your classmates, faculty, support staff, and the rest of the campus community. "Review our FYA orientation page for details."
Check-in is the way you confirm your enrollment for the semester. Students must log in to my.berklee.edu and select the Semester Check-In link in the Check-In section. Before you can complete the check-in process, all restrictions must be cleared.
You will not be able to check in if you have an outstanding balance. Log in to my.berklee.edu to check your balance, pay your bill, and secure your spot.
Learn more about how to check-in on our website.
All students must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after their program end date. It is recommended that you have your passport ready at least four months before your program start date.
Most students will need to obtain a visa to study in Spain.* A student visa is a type of long stay (or long term) visa that you apply for at a Spanish consulate or embassy. The visa gets stamped inside your passport. It is recommended that you start preparing your visa application at least four months before your program start date. You will need your student visa before starting the program in Valencia.
*Citizens and legal residents of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland do not need a student visa to study in Spain.
You have two options to apply for your visa.
This option is available to U.S. citizens and international students that have a valid U.S. student visa (F-1) or green card.*
You do not need to be in Boston to apply for a visa through Berklee.
Visa processing usually takes about eight weeks from the visa application deadline. Your passport will remain at the Spanish consulate in Boston and cannot be retrieved during this time.
The deadline to submit your complete visa application is June 15.
Some of your documents may need to be notarized, translated into Spanish, and/or legalized with an Apostille of the Hague. See step two for more information.
All forms must be filled out with a pen. The consulate will not accept forms filled out with a pencil.
Refer to the visa application checklist in step one to see which documents need to be notarized, translated, and/or legalized.
To get a document notarized, the person signing the document must sign it in front of a notary public. The notary then adds their stamp/seal to the document. You can find a notary at many banks, law/insurance offices, and UPS stores.
Translations must be from a legal translator. Many students have used Southeast Spanish to get their translation and/or apostille. You can email them a scanned copy of your document.
If your document(s) need to be legalized, it must be done in the place it was issued (signed and/or notarized).
Legalizing documents issued in the U.S.
State-issued documents, for example a Massachusetts background check, must be legalized in the state where the documents were issued. Federally-issued documents, for example an FBI background check, must be legalized by the U.S. Department of State. See Apostille Requirements for more information. Many students have used Southeast Spanish to get their translation and/or apostille. You can email them a scanned copy of your document.
Legalizing documents issued outside the U.S.
If your document was issued in a country that belongs to the Apostille of the Hague Convention, it must be legalized with an Apostille, in the country in which it was issued. Review the list of countries for instructions on how to get an Apostille in each country. If your document was issued in a country that does not belong to the Apostille of the Hague Convention, it must be legalized by a Spanish consulate or embassy.
Submit your complete visa application to the study abroad office in Boston.
Option 1 - Bring your documents in person.
You must schedule an in-person appointment to submit your documents. Please do not submit your documents without an appointment.
Option 2 - Mail your documents.
Mailing Address
Berklee Study Abroad
Attn: Tracey Mellor (MS-939-ISS)
1108 Boylston Street - Basement/Mail Center
Boston, MA 02215
*Be sure to use a trackable service (e.g. USPS priority mail, UPS, FedEx) and ensure that your package will arrive by the deadline.
*International students that do not have a valid U.S. student visa or green card must apply for a visa on their own in their home country.
The steps below describe the general process for obtaining a student visa.
You must check with your Spanish consulate to find out the exact requirements for your visa application.
See here for a list of Spanish consulates and embassies.
*Some consulates operate on a drop-in basis and do not offer appointments.
Some of your documents may need to be notarized, translated into Spanish, and/or legalized with an Apostille of the Hague. See more information below.
*Getting a Document Notarized
Check with your consulate to see which documents need to be notarized. To get a document notarized, the person signing the document must sign it in front of a notary public. The notary then adds their stamp/seal to the document. You can find a notary at many banks, law/insurance offices, and UPS stores.
**Getting a Document Translated
Check with your consulate to see which documents need to be translated into Spanish. Some consulates require translations to come from a certified/sworn translator authorized by the Spanish government.
***Getting a Document Legalized (Apostille)
Check with your consulate to see which documents need to be legalized. Documents must be legalized in the place they were issued (signed and/or notarized). Most documents must be legalized with an Apostille of the Hague.
Legalizing documents issued in the U.S.:
State-issued documents, for example a Massachusetts background check, must be legalized in the state where the documents were issued. Federally-issued documents, for example an FBI background check, must be legalized by the U.S. Department of State. See Apostille Requirements for more information. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find links to each state, for state-issued documents.
Legalizing documents issued outside the U.S.:
If your document was issued in a country that belongs to the Apostille of the Hague Convention, it must be legalized with an Apostille, in the country in which it was issued. Review the list of countries for instructions on how to get an Apostille in each country. If your document was issued in a country that does not belong to the Apostille of the Hague Convention, it must be legalized by a Spanish consulate or embassy.
You will need to apply for your student residency card within 30 days of your arrival into the Schengen Area. It will take approximately two months to complete the residency card process. Your residency card will be your national identification card while in Spain. It's valid for up to one year and renewable if you continue to meet the student visa conditions. You will receive information on how to apply for the residency card during orientation in Valencia.
First Year Abroad students are required to be enrolled in MAPFRE health insurance, but may choose to waive the SHIP.
The state of Massachusetts requires that students be enrolled in a health insurance plan that offers comprehensive coverage. All coverage must be in effect while you are enrolled at Berklee College of Music, even while studying abroad, and coverage must be compliant with state and federal regulations under the Affordable Care Act. We also recommend that your insurance plan provides coverage anywhere in the United States and abroad, and that it includes provisions for medical evacuation and repatriation of remains.
All students are automatically enrolled in and charged for Berklee’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Students may waive (decline) participation in the Berklee SHIP if they can demonstrate coverage with a comparable insurance plan that is consistent with existing state and federal requirements for students enrolled in colleges and universities in Massachusetts. The insurance coverage requirements for waiving the SHIP are not internal policies set by Berklee.
The waiver is completed online on the Gallagher Student Health website. You must complete an online waiver for each new academic year during which you do not want the institution's plan. Verbal waiver requests, letters, and copies of insurance cards will not be accepted. Should your waiver be denied, information on how to appeal a waiver denial will be available directly to students in the denial email. All decisions made by Gallagher Student Health are final. Berklee engages the professional services of Gallagher Student Health and Special Risk to: communicate to each eligible student how to request a waiver; notify students of the dates by which waiver requests may be made; and review whether or not waiver requests are compliant with Massachusetts regulations.
Students will be covered by MAPFRE, a private health insurance provider in Spain. This coverage is included in the program fee and cannot be waived. Students will receive their insurance card during orientation in Valencia. MAPFRE is supplemental medical insurance that provides coverage throughout Spain and is the exclusive partner of the Berklee Medical Assistance Program in Valencia. Visit Health, Wellness, and Support Services to learn more about Spanish health insurance as well as medical, counseling, and disability services in Valencia.
Berklee also retains a travel insurance provider, UnitedHealthcare Global (UHCG), that offers specific coverage such as emergency medical evacuation or repatriation and travel assistance services for students during their year abroad, including during travel that is part of the academic program. There is no fee for this coverage. Download the UnitedHealthcare Global Welcome Kit for more information.
For personal travel within Spain during their year abroad, students will be covered by Spanish health insurance (MAPFRE).
For personal travel outside of Spain, students are responsible for obtaining appropriate health and travel insurance. Students should check with their primary health insurance provider to determine whether they provide coverage for international travel. Alternatively, students can purchase independent insurance that includes medical coverage, trip and luggage protection, and more. See the Frequently Asked Questions section of Health, Wellness, and Support Services for more information.
Congratulations, incoming students! Please refer to the information below for details about your required fall orientation in Valencia, and if you have a question that is not covered below, don't hesitate to contact us at studentaffairsvalencia@berklee.edu. We will email you a detailed schedule ahead of time with the definite days of orientation.
(*) Student Move-in and Check-in: Sunday, August 28 - Monday, August 29, 2022
(*) Orientation days: Tuesday, August 30 - Friday September 2, 2022
Before you arrive at Livensa Living (formerly known as Collegiate Maria Real), complete all necessary administrative requirements, including submission of your tuition payment, immunization records, high school transcripts, and health waivers.
To check the status of your administrative requirements:
Any outstanding check-in requirements will be listed there. It is important to complete all of these requirements before you arrive. You will not be able to check-in until you have submitted all of your administrative requirements.
Please note that entering students cannot check-in online. Entering students must check in on campus when they arrive for orientation. For more information on the steps you need to complete prior to check-in, visit the First Year Abroad: Accepted Students page.
Useful information regarding life in Valencia as well as resources and services available to Berklee students from our campus will be provided to students virtually prior to their arrival in Valencia. Once students move into their residence hall, additional informative sessions (both virtual and in-person) will take place over the first couple of days. If you have questions about housing policies or the move-in process, visit First Year Abroad Housing or contact the Student Affairs Office.
Orientation days are full of informative and fun events and activities to help you learn about Berklee, continue to get to know Valencia, and meet other new students. During the orientation program, students will acclimate to remote and on-campus services, foster community through engaging programming and individualized support, and build connections to the Berklee campus community.
You can find more information about Pre-arrival action items and Orientation Schedules for First Year Abroad Students here.
We are committed to welcoming and accommodating all entering students at our check-in and orientation activities. Participants who need assistance or accommodations to fully experience the week's events are encouraged to contact both the Student Affairs team Accessibility resources in advance as some accommodations take time to implement. We will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations.
If you need to contact one of these offices to schedule an appointment during your orientation in Valencia, please do not hesitate to reach out to them in advance.
Academic Affairs in Valencia: academicaffairsvalencia@berklee.edu
Student Accounts Office in Valencia: studentaccountsvalencia@berklee.edu
Student Affairs in Valencia: studentaffairsvalencia@berklee.edu
Financial Aid Office: financialaid@berklee.edu
Accessibility Resources Office: accessibilityresources@berklee.edu
Admissions in Valencia: admissionsvalencia@berklee.edu