Next Steps for Admitted Students

There is limited space available on the Valencia campus so it is important to confirm your place in the study abroad program as soon as possible. The sooner you confirm your intention to enroll in the study abroad program, the more time you will have for all the necessary preparations. 

To confirm your enrollment in an upcoming program, submit the following two items:

1. Program Deposit: Please pay your program deposit online, if a deposit is required.

2. Admission Agreement: You can find your admission agreement in your acceptance email.

Carefully review our Passports and Visa Information page for details about the legal requirements related to studying and living in another country. All students must have a valid passport which will remain valid for at least six months beyond your period of study abroad at Berklee Valencia. Most students will also need to apply for a Spanish Student Visa before they travel to Spain in order to have legal authorization to study in the country. 

To ensure you have enough time to prepare, all students should have their valid passports in-hand no less than four months before the date they will travel to Spain. Remember to take a picture of the information page of your passport (the page with your photo on it) and save that image for your records. 

Most students will need to apply for their Spanish Student Visa during the semester before they study abroad. Remember to carefully review our Passports and Visa Information page for further details on the steps you will take. 

Study Abroad students in Valencia are required to live in housing arranged by Berklee. We will automatically secure a space for you in a studio apartment building located in a residential neighborhood near the Berklee Valencia campus. Learn more about housing in Valencia.

Through your Berklee Study Abroad portal, you will need to submit a Housing Preferences Form to provide further details about your preferred living situation in the residence building. You will also need to submit an image of the information page from your passport, which the residence building needs for your file when your room is being reserved by Berklee. 

It is important to note that a security deposit of €250 is required from you the month before you arrive. You will receive an email from the building's management company about how to pay this online or in-person upon your arrival. This deposit is refundable at the end of your studies abroad, provided that everything in your apartment room is left in the same condition as when you first received it.

It's necessary to contact the relevant departments to let them know you will study abroad.

Current Berklee Students:

• Housing and Residential Education: If you live on campus in Boston, contact Housing to let them know when you will be studying abroad and to request housing for when you return.
• Student Employment Supervisor: If you currently have a student employment position, inform your supervisor of your plans to study abroad. Be sure to let them know when you will go abroad as well as when you are able to work once you return.
• International Student Services: If you are an international student, contact International Student Services, especially if you are close to graduating and considering Optional Practical Training (OPT) or other post-completion options.
• Accessibility Resources for Students: Contact Accessibility Resources to request academic or housing accommodations for your semester or year abroad.
• Counseling Services: Let your counselor know that you will study abroad. They can provide useful tips and help you set up counseling services in Valencia.

Non-Berklee Students:

• Communicate with your Study Abroad Office at your home institution to verify all relevant off-campus study policies and procedures. 

Berklee College of Music students: Consult with your major chair to determine the classes you should take. You will register online at my.berklee.edu at your scheduled appointment time during the college's regular registration period. Registration normally takes place in April for the fall semester and in November for the spring semester.

All other students: Make sure you have consulted with your advisor to determine the classes you should take and how they will be counted toward your degree program at your home institution. During the months before your departure, you will receive a registration form along with a list of courses and meeting times from Berklee. Registration takes place in April for the fall semester and in November for the spring semester.

See Study Abroad Courses

During the months leading up to your departure for Spain, the Berklee Valencia staff will organize several virtual information sessions. This is when you'll get to meet faculty and staff in Valencia and other students going with you to Spain! You'll also receive helpful information from students who previously studied in Valencia and from study abroad staff. Meeting details will be emailed to confirmed students. Recordings of the virtual sessions will also be shared with those who cannot attend the live event. You are welcome to share these links and recordings with your families so that they can learn more about the study abroad experience that you will be having.  

Read and review the following documents for essential information on policies, procedures, and resources for academic and personal success.

• Read the Student Policy Handbook to understand Berklee's institutional policies
• Read the Valencia Student Handbook for information specific to the Valencia campus
• Refer to the Berklee Valencia Pre-departure Guide for help with things like packing and travel planning
• Review your Health and Travel Insurance coverage in Spain

You won't just be a tourist when you get to Spain. The city of Valencia will be your new home for your semester or academic year abroad. It is important to educate yourself about the place where you will be living and studying. You should know basic facts and information about the country and local society. The following are some helpful resources: 

Links about the City of Valencia:

• Valencia Visitor Information Bureau
• Map of the City of Valencia 
• Valenbisi Bikeshare Map 
• EMT City Bus Services
• MetroValencia Rapid Transit Network
• Map of City of Arts and Sciences

Links about Spain and the Valencia Region:

• CIA World Factbook: Spain
• Spanish Visitor Information Bureau
• Valencia Regional Visitor Information

Students are responsible for making their own international travel arrangements to arrive in Valencia by the program start date. Refer to our Study Abroad Program Dates page for details on when your study abroad program will begin and end. Contact StudyAbroad@berklee.edu if you have any questions. 

A majority of students will arrive in Spain by international flights. When booking your travels, pay close attention to the date that you are departing from home and arriving in Spain. Considering that many international flights will travel overnight, most students will find that they must actually depart home the day before they need to be arriving in Valencia. 

We encourage students to shop around for the flights that best align with their schedules and travel budgets. Websites like Google Flights or Student Universe can be a resource for searching travel itineraries across different airlines. For overland transportation within Western Europe, sites like Trainline and Omio likewise provide options for finding trains, buses, and ferries between different regions and countries. You may also contact a reputable travel agency in your area for assistance. 

It is usually best to fly into the Valencia Airport. The airport code is VLC. Some students may choose to fly into other cities, like Madrid or Barcelona, and then travel by land to Valencia. But be aware that connecting to overland transportation can be challenging after an international flight when traveling with a lot of luggage and instruments. The Valencia Airport receives flights from across Europe and the Mediterranean region, but not from places further away. Most students will fly to Valencia with a layover in another Western European city. 

Complete the Berklee Student Information form to provide important administrative information to the Valencia campus, such as your emergency contact information.

Complete Berklee Student Info

Soon after completing the form above, you will receive a DocuSign email from Student Affairs giving you access to a personal student agreement, which you will need to complete and digitally sign. Most information in the student agreement will have been automatically populated with the information submitted in the Berklee Student Information form.

• If you already have a Berklee ID card: Bring your existing Berklee ID card to Valencia. Confirm your current Berklee ID number so we can give you access to the Valencia campus.
• If you do not have a Berklee ID card: Complete this form as soon as possible and follow these instructions for submitting your photo electronically for your Berklee student ID that you will receive when you get to Spain.

When you land in Valencia, you will first proceed to the Berklee-provided residence building to check into your studio apartment room. During the first week of the semester in Spain, you will be engaged in various mandatory orientation sessions designed to familiarize you with the city, the Berklee Valencia campus, and the resources available to you. Refer to our Orientation Information page for details.

Although classes might not be starting until a few days later, all students must plan to arrive in Valencia on the designated program start date in order to move into housing and attend required orientation activities. Refer to our Study Abroad Program Dates page to confirm the start and end dates of your study abroad program. Contact us at StudyAbroad@berklee.edu as early as possible if you anticipate that you might encounter a conflict with the program start date.