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Spring 2021 Update
Berklee Valencia will continue its classes this spring through a hybrid academic model for Graduate programs. For updated information, please visit the Spring 2021 Frequently Asked Questions section. All updates on the COVID-19 are on our Public Safety Alerts page.
Spring 2021 Update
Berklee Valencia will continue its classes this spring through a hybrid academic model for Graduate programs. For updated information, please visit the Spring 2021 Frequently Asked Questions section. All updates on the COVID-19 are on our Public Safety Alerts page.
If you are an accepted First Year Abroad student or an entering Berklee College of Music student who has decided to study at the Valencia campus due to circumstances related to COVID-19, please complete the following enrollment items prior to check-in.
Your acceptance is dependent on the successful completion of any outstanding schoolwork. Admission to the program on the Valencia campus is only valid for the fall semester that you were accepted.
If you have any questions about deferrals please contact your enrollment officer at eo@berklee.edu.
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 so you can apply for a visa.
First Year Abroad students need a long-stay (or long-term) student visa to study in Spain. The visa application process requires the student to present documentation at their corresponding Spanish consulate.
Who Needs a Visa?
All students on the Valencia campus need a student visa unless they are a citizen or legal resident of the European Union, UK, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, or Switzerland.
Timeline for Visas
It can take several months to prepare your visa application and get your visa. You should have your visa completed by August 1.
We understand many Spanish consulates have limited visa appointments and/or are experiencing delays due to the pandemic. Please follow the instructions below and email studyabroad@berklee.edu if you have any questions or concerns about getting your visa.
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 should receive an email from Magnus Health to the email address that is connected to your application with information on how to access your Magnus Health account. This step in your acceptance process cannot be completed until Magnus Health emails you with your login credentials. Please be aware that it may take up to a week from your admittance to the school for your Magnus Health account to be active. Go to the Berklee Health & Wellness Immunization Requirement page for more detailed information about submitting your immunization requirements to Magnus Health. You may retrieve an Entering Student Immunization Form and submit your immunization documentation online at https://secure.
Special Notice: All immunizations must be completed before arriving in Spain, as some immunizations will not be available there.
Timeline
The entire immunization process can take up to 16 weeks. We strongly encourage you to complete this process by August 1st. Students will need immunizations prior to coming on campus.
If you are an entering student and have questions about your immunizations or immunization requirements, please contact the Magnus Help Desk.
Magnus Help Desk Number: 877-461-6831, or for callers outside of the U.S.: 919-502-7689
Magnus Help Desk Email: service@
Please visit the Student ID Photo Submission web page 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.
Timeline
Photos are due by August 1.
Enrollment at Berklee's Valencia Campus is subject to students' review and agreement to a number of terms and conditions that relate to student life at the Valencia campus.
Timeline
All students will need to complete these student agreements and email them to StudentAffairsValencia@berklee.edu by August 1.
All Valencia students are required to provide the following personal information for many of the administrative tasks related to your enrolment as a Berklee student in Valencia. You will need to upload a scanned copy (or photo) of your passport, showing your visa stamp (if this is applicable)
Timeline
Please submit the form no later than August 15.
All restrictions on your account must be cleared before you will be allowed to check-in for the semester. Go to my.berklee.edu and log in using your One Pass credentials to view the "Semester Check-In" in the Check-In section.
If youhave trouble logging in, you may contact our Student Computer Support Center for help at 2238@berklee.edu or 617-747-2238.
As an admitted Berklee student, you may also view a transfer-credit evaluation from the Office of the Registrar. Go to my.berklee.edu and log in using your One Pass credentials and click on "View Transcript/Transfer Credit Awarded."
If you don’t know your credentials or are having trouble logging in, you may contact our Student Computer Support Center for help at 2238@berklee.edu or 617-747-2238.
Applicants to the degree program whose first language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS or 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.
Whether you are attending Berklee in Boston or Valencia the process of applying for aid is the same. You and your family begin the process of applying for need-based financial aid by completing two forms: the CSS Financial Aid Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both applications gather information about your family's financial situation and enable you to be considered for a range of federal, state, and institutional funding.
Housing is mandatory for all First Year Abroad and entering students.
Submit proof of high school/secondary school completion
Please send your proof of high school graduation to admissions@berklee.edu (either your official high/secondary school diploma or final transcript that includes a graduation date and an official signature and seal). Students who did not send 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. Transfer students should send their most recent transcript to update their transfer credit records. Some documents may already have been submitted during the application process.
Timeline
It can take up to three weeks to order, submit, and process your documents. The office of admissions must receive them no later than August 1.
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 so you can apply for a visa.
*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.
*Citizens and legal residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland do not need a visa to study in Spain.
The information below describes 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.
Follow these steps to apply for a visa.
Spanish Consulates in the U.S.:
Boston: for residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Chicago: for residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Houston: for residents of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Los Angeles: for residents of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Southern California.
Miami: for residents of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
New York: for residents of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
San Francisco: for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Pacific islands (Guam, American Samoa, Mariana Islands, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands), and Northern California.
Washington DC (Embassy): for residents of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and DC.
Spanish Consulates outside the U.S:
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.
If you cannot apply for a visa through Berklee or secure an appointment at your consulate, email studyabroad@berklee.edu to discuss your options.
If you are studying abroad for one semester only, you don't need to do anything. You will not get a student residency card.
If you are studying abroad for an academic year, 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.
The state of Massachusetts requires students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents to be covered by a health insurance plan that provides comprehensive coverage and is compliant with federal and state regulations under the Affordable Care Act.
Students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents will be required to accept enrollment in Berklee's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), or submit a waiver request indicating comparable coverage, because their primary academic enrollment is in Massachusetts. Read more about the Berklee SHIP.
Students who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents will not be enrolled in the Berklee SHIP.
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.
Student Move-in and Check-in: August 30 - 31, 2020
Orientation week: September 1 - 4, 2020
Before you arrive to Collegiate, 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 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) r 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 week is 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 will receive a detailed schedule with descriptions and locations for all orientation sessions and events before orientation
Some activities and sessions will be open to parents and families of First Year Abroad and entering students, with specific sessions dedicated to addressing important information for parents as they plan the year ahead with their students. We encourage all parents and families to virtually attend these sessions.
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 the Student Affairs team well in advance as some accommodations take time to implement. In consultation with the Accessibility Resources team, 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
Student Accounts Valencia
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
Click on a question below for answers to frequently asked questions about orientation at the Valencia campus.
Software bundle registration codes and installation instructions will be sent to students’ Berklee email addresses during Orientation Week. First Year Abroad and entering students will receive a cloud license for Pro Tools. For students who have problems installing the software bundle, there will be scheduled "office hours" with Technology Services in the first weeks of the semester for students to receive support.