The Bachelor of Music program welcomes a new class of students three times a year: fall, spring, and summer. The Bachelor of Arts program currently enrolls a new class once per year starting in the fall semester. You may only apply to either the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts program. You cannot apply to both.
You will note the program and term you are applying for in your online application form. Important deadlines and dates for each start term are listed below. After we receive your online application form, you will be scheduled for an audition and/or interview.
Fall (September) Enrollment Deadlines
There are three admission timelines for the fall term: summer program participants only, early action, and regular action. Learn more about each option and view specific dates below.
Summer Program Participants
Summer program participants have the opportunity to audition early for Berklee College of Music degree programs. The online application for fall admission becomes available on July 1. You must submit your application in order to schedule an audition during the summer. See the Undergraduate Audition Opportunities at Berklee Summer Programs page for more details.
- Deadline to submit the online application form: July 27
- Auditions/interviews take place: July 29–August 5
- Deadline to submit supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, TOEFL): September 15
- Admissions decisions issued by: October 15
- Deadline to submit tuition deposit for fall enrollment: May 1
- Classes start: September
Early Action Deadlines
Early action allows undergraduate applicants to apply, audition and/or interview, and be notified of an admissions decision and financial aid award on an accelerated schedule, while still having until May 1 to submit a tuition deposit. Applying for early action is ideal for students who consider Berklee College of Music one of their top-choice schools.
- Deadline to submit the online application form and supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, TOEFL): November 1
- Deadline to submit the FAFSA: November 1
- Auditions/interviews take place: August through mid-January
- Admissions decisions issued by: January 31
- Deadline to submit tuition deposit for fall enrollment: May 1
- Classes start: September
Regular Action Deadlines
Regular action is available to both undergraduate and graduate applicants. It refers to the college’s standard timeline for receiving applications and issuing decision notifications.
- Deadline to submit the online application form, and supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, TOEFL): January 15
- Deadline to submit the FAFSA: January 15
- Auditions/interviews take place: August–March
- Admissions decisions issued by: March 31
- Deadline to submit tuition deposit for fall enrollment: May 1
- Classes start: September
Spring (January) Enrollment Deadlines
- Deadline to submit the online application form, FAFSA, and supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, TOEFL): July 1
- Auditions take place: March–August
- Admissions decisions issued by: September 15
- Deadline to submit tuition deposit for spring enrollment: October 15
- Classes start: January
Summer (May) Enrollment Deadlines
- Deadline to submit the online application form, FAFSA, and supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, TOEFL): December 1
- Auditions take place: August–January
- Admissions decisions issued by: March 1
- Deadline to submit tuition deposit for summer enrollment: April 1
- Classes start: May
Questions? Contact us at admissions@berklee.edu, 617-747-2221, or 800-BERKLEE.
