You can find the 2022-2023 academic calendar on our website. 

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 will have access to facilities, with COVID-19 protocols in place.

First Year and Study Abroad Students

• Schedule an appointment with your consulate as soon as possible and ensure that you have all required documentation ready.
• Berklee will schedule a group appointment at the Spanish consulate in Boston for U.S. students. If you want to take advantage of this appointment please email studyabroad@berklee.edu. 
• If your consulate is not able to offer you an appointment or if you are not able to take advantage of the Berklee group appointment, please reach out to studyabroad@berklee.edu so they can work with you on possible alternatives.

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. For more information about the visa process, visit:

• First Year Abroad
• Study Abroad

If you are a citizen or legal resident of the European Union (EU), Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, or Switzerland, you do not need a visa to study on our Valencia campus. 

For more information regarding visas, please visit:

First Year Abroad
Study Abroad

First Year Abroad Students and Study Abroad Students can contact studyabroad@berklee.edu.

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.

You will be assigned to a single or double room. We will try to honor your requests as indicated on your preference form. Room assignments will be communicated no later than July 15. 

Move-in at the student residence takes place August 28–29. We are currently following all recommended health and safety protocols to plan for a safe move-in process for all undergraduate students in Valencia. We will confirm next steps to all enrolled students as soon as this process is confirmed.

For common areas, we will establish measures recommended by local health authorities, such as:

• controlling flows of people through corridors and lounges;
• reducing restroom and elevator capacity; and
• reinforcing cleaning procedures.

Visit Accessibility Resources for Students to learn more about how to request accommodations for your housing and courses in Valencia. 

First Year Abroad and Study Abroad students will be invited to a virtual pre-departure meeting in July to learn more about preparing for Valencia. 

You will have access to reserve Berklee facilities via the Berklee Valencia intranet. Depending on the current protocols, physical distancing and/or reduced capacities may apply. We are committed to making facilities available to students while also maintaining a safe campus that allows for physical distancing and reduced campus density.

The equipment room will be available for both on-campus and off-campus material. Please note that all students are required to bring their own vocal microphone and headphones although a limited number may also be available to be borrowed from the equipment room.

Apart from the normal technology requirements, students should have:

• An internal or external webcam;
• An internal or external microphone;
• Speakers or headphones; and 
• A broadband internet connection with at least 10 megabits per second (Mbps) upload and download speed. You can check your connection speed here.

For any questions related to technology requirements, please contact atvalencia@berklee.edu.

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.