Required Next Steps Before Arrival

Check the Valencia insider’s guide

The dynamic city of Valencia is famous for its beaches, good weather, art, delicious cuisine, and a booming music scene, which you will soon be a part of! As you prepare for summer, take a look at the Valencia insider's guide that we've curated for you. If you'll be traveling with your family or friends, make sure to share it with them so they can make the most of their summer holiday, too.

Download Valencia Insider’s Guide

Check visa and passport requirements

Citizens from the countries listed below do not require a special visa to travel to Spain as a tourist and study for up to 90 days:

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Brunei, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Micronesia, Grenada, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, Saint Lucia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Nauru, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Palau, Paraguay, Serbia, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Singapore, San Marino, El Salvador, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Vanuatu, Samoa.

Citizens and legal residents of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland also do not require a special visa to travel to Spain as a tourist and study for up to 90 days.

Similarly, this means that U.S. citizens do not need a visa for this program, unless the dates of stay in Spain extend beyond 90 days. The list of countries that do not need a visa prior to traveling to Europe is updated periodically. Check Schengen visas(Opens in a new window) to double-check if you need a visa.

If your country is not listed above you will need a tourist visa for up to 90 days and should check with the Spanish consulate in your country for visa requirements.

All students that require a visa to attend this program must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after their intended return date. Students who do not have a valid passport should get one as soon as possible as the process can take several weeks.

Arrange your housing

Berklee Valencia does not offer student housing during the Spain Summer Performance Program, but there are many options available for students to choose from. Visit our website for more information.

See housing information

Ensure you bring all the required equipment

To get the most out of the program, please arrive on campus with the following:

Instruments, microphones, and cables (amps will be provided)
For drummers: sticks, cymbals, practice pads, and hi-hat clutch
Headphones and laptop

Having these items with you will allow you to participate in hands-on activities, practice sessions, and work on projects and assignments. It will also ensure that you can fully immerse yourself in the learning experience without being distracted by missing equipment.

Review Berklee’s policies and the Valencia Student Handbook

All official campus policies and resources, as well as essential information about life in Valencia, are included in Berklee Valencia’s Student Handbook. We also invite you to review Berklee’s Student Code of Community Standards and Equity Policy, before your arrival in Valencia.

Review Berklee Valencia Student Handbook

Review the Student Code of Community Standards

Review the Equity Policy

Communicate Health and Wellness and/or Accessibility considerations

Email us at wellnessvalencia@berklee.edu if you have any concerns related to Health and Wellness that we should consider prior to your arrival.

Please note too that academic and dietary accommodations are available for students with disabilities enrolled in the Valencia Summer Performance Program. Review the Accessibility Resources for Summer Programs website section to learn more about the process to request accommodations.

Read about accessibility resources for summer programs

Open a Gmail account (if you do not have one)

Creating a Gmail account is essential for students participating in a summer program, as the materials for the classes will be shared through Google Drive. By having a Gmail account, students can access the content shared by instructors on Google Drive and use other apps within Google Suite. Note, the email created should be associated with the registered participant in the program.

Create Gmail account

Check your email for important information

You should continue to check the email that you used to enroll in the program for important information. You will receive a detailed check-in email from studentaffairsvalencia@berklee.edu with information regarding your assigned arrival location and program schedule one to two weeks prior to the start date of your program.

Register for your Audition and Interview

If you are interested in applying to an undergraduate program in Boston, you have the opportunity to complete an undergraduate audition and interview at our Valencia campus during your participation in the Spain Summer Performance Program.

To sign up for an audition, please complete an undergraduate application by July 15, using the same email address and password you used to register for the Spain Summer Performance Program. If a family member registered you, please use the same email address and password that they used.

Review Orientation Information

The Spain Summer Performance Program check-in and orientation will begin on Monday, Jul 15, 2024. The purpose of the orientation is to provide an opportunity for students and families to familiarize themselves with Berklee Valencia campus and the program schedule and expectations. It is recommended that participants arrive in Valencia the weekend prior in time for program check-in Monday morning. Students will be assigned to one of four different orientation/check-in groups that will determine their schedule for the day. Students will receive the final orientation schedule group assignments during the summer, closer to the program start date. A general outline of the orientation sessions is as follows:

Program Check-in Participants will check in with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to confirm their program contact information and receive their final course schedule for the program.
Informational Nuts & Bolts/Program Welcome for all participants and families. An opportunity to meet the Valencia program staff and have an overview of the program's scheduled activities and expectations.
Campus Tours Students will be given a brief tour of the campus emphasizing the rooms and resources students will use throughout the program.
Lunch Break 90-minute break for students to have lunch on their own.
Afternoon Student Activities including Student Meet and Greet and Jamming with Your Ensemble. Students will have an opportunity to get to know fellow classmates as well as meet and jam with their assigned ensemble and faculty. Students should plan to bring their musical instruments for the afternoon sessions.
Meet the Valencia Team Student and Family Reception After a long and exciting day, come meet additional students and members of the Valencia team for a final closing event

*Please note that the schedule is subject to slight changes prior to the start of the program

Berklee strives to provide equitable access and full participation in its programs and activities. We are committed to welcoming and accommodating all entering students at our orientation activities. We encourage you to contact Student Affairs Valencia for any questions about orientation accessibility.