You can find the 2021-2022 academic calendar on our website.

Technology-oriented courses that require hands-on studio or lab time will have priority access to those spaces.

Ensembles will be delivered using three methods: in-person (on campus), remote, or via a hybrid model, whereby students in some ensembles will participate remotely while others will be on campus. Because large group gatherings are not advisable at this time, our in-person ensembles will consist of small groups that are able to maintain safe social distances. Regardless of the delivery method, all ensembles will focus on the development of performance skills; listening and analysis; rehearsal techniques; and, where appropriate, production skills.

Many classes or lessons may be recorded, but students should clarify with their teacher as to whether the class will be recorded and available for later viewing.

For entering College students, ensemble auditions, the Entering Student Proficiency Assessment (for harmony and arranging class placement), and the ear training class placement will all be conducted online.
Ensemble placement for entering students will be based on the audition that occurs before the fall semester begins. Ensemble placement for continuing students is most often based on auditions that were conducted in the previous semester. However, there are many aspects about the process that are still being developed and more information will be communicated once the process is finalized.

Students in Valencia for the fall 2021 semester will be taking a combination of in-person and remote classes. Students will be able to participate in in-person private instruction and ensembles and will be able to take advantage of a selection of in-person core music and liberal arts courses. Courses specific to Valencia, including courses that are part of the music technology minor, will be prioritized for in-person instruction. The ratio of in-person and remote classes will depend on each student’s needs, but we anticipate most students will be able to select a majority of in-person classes The full catalogue of classes offered both remotely and in-person will be available before registration, which will take place between June 15-23.

We will continue to monitor and follow the guidelines and recommendations set forth by state and local government health authorities in order to make a decision about the spring semester. We will update students and their families throughout the fall semester as more information becomes available.

We advise travelers to check with their consulate and airlines for further information on travel restrictions. Please note that travel regulations could change based on updates from the Spanish government in the weeks and months to come.

Although vaccination in Spain is not mandatory, currently more than 90 percent of Berklee Valencia staff and faculty members are already fully vaccinated. 

Valencia currently has two temporary safety measures in place: a night curfew from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and social gatherings limited to a maximum of 10 people. Both measures will be reviewed on August 16. Also, although face masks are no longer mandatory outdoors, the Valencian government recommends using them in open spaces, except at the beach and the countryside when the one-and-a-half-meter security distance among individuals can be met. Please follow updates on Valencia and Spain in the Public Safety Alerts on our website. For more detailed information on Valencia, please check the Valencia Tourism Bureau, and for more information on Spain, please visit TravelSafe.

Outbreaks are to be determined by the Valencian Regional Health Authority. Berklee Valencia, through the medical team and the COVID-19 campus response team, will follow the health authority’s guidance and may assist authorities with close-contact tracing. Students would be immediately shifted to a hybrid learning mode.

City lockdowns have been progressively substituted by more flexible measures, such as night curfews or limitations on population capacity in public spaces. In the event of a city lockdown, regional authorities will determine the measures to be set in place for each particular case.

In June 2020, Spain lifted the remaining travel restrictions set at the beginning of the pandemic, and there have been no nationwide lockdowns since then. Lockdowns have become an emergency measure to be used for enclosed populations and for limited time frames. If a global lockdown occurs, protocols will be set by the Spanish government and the European Union. Anything related to international travel will be coordinated with the relevant embassies in order to follow travel protocols set in place by each country.

For the time being, there is no requirement to be vaccinated against covid-19 to access the Valencia campus, however we do strongly encourage everyone who has access to approved vaccines in their home country to consider getting the vaccine as soon as possible, and certainly prior to travelling to Spain. Please bear in mind that vaccinations are currently considered the most effective preventive measure against health complications derived from covid-19 by health authorities around the world and having documentation that shows that you are fully vaccinated may also facilitate your travel to Spain.

All participants are covered by MAPFRE health insurance while enrolled in a program on the Valencia campus. You will receive your MAPFRE insurance card and information during orientation. View information on the plan’s coverage.

The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Europe started on December 27, 2020. Since that date, Spain has been administering vaccines approved by the European Union as it works toward the goal of having 70 percent of the adult population vaccinated by the end of September. Vaccine eligibility has been organized in nine tiers, including health and emergency workers, elderly people, and other vulnerable groups. Mass vaccination in Valencia is planned to start in April, with 400,000 people to be vaccinated weekly.

Please remember that these measures regularly change based on the evolution of the pandemic. We ask you to visit our Public Safety Alerts page for more information on COVID-19 in Valencia and in Spain.

You can check the most current data on the Vaccination campaign and vaccination strategy in Spain here.

The Valencia region is following the Spanish Government de-escalation plan. The city is currently in Phase 3. Under the government's four-stage “plan for the transition to the new normal,” Phase 3 is the final step before arriving at the new normal. For more details, please visit the Public Safety Alerts page.

We will follow isolation, quarantine, disinfection, contact tracing, and other protocols as outlined by the Conselleria de Sanitat (Valencia Regional Government) to minimize as best as possible the spread of COVID-19.

Students will be required to wear a facial covering at all times, with few exceptions. Private lessons and vocal ensembles will be conducted remotely so that students do not have masks interfering with their performance. The performance and ensemble departments are exploring additional tools that will keep students safe while performing.

We have a plan for testing and contact tracing in alignment with official guidelines stated by national, regional, and local health institutions, and following recommendations from our partners at MAPFRE. Together with Berklee’s Medical Assistance Team, these partners will continue to support the health and wellness of our students as we closely collaborate to provide additional robust medical services directly related to COVID-19.

The Berklee Valencia campus is currently following guidance from state and regional health authorities. As of today the Spanish Ministry of Universities has already set some recommendations (in Spanish) for the safety of our shared environment:

• Practice social distancing (1.5 meters).
• Reorganizing campus space
• Use of facial masks.
• Washing hands regularly.
• Wiping down our workspaces after using them.
• Ventilation protocols
• A protocol of action when a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 appears in the community.

We encourage you to contact your physician in order to best assess the risks of living and/or studying on campus. For more information, or to request accommodations, please contact studentaffairsvalencia@berklee.edu.