While the audition and interview process provides us with a wealth of information to assess each applicant's musical aptitude and ability to succeed at Berklee, we do also require additional documents, such as transcripts, before an admissions decision can be made.
International Applicants: If you attended high school or college outside the U.S. or Canada, do not submit your transcript directly to Berklee. Instead, please have your transcript evaluated by a credential agency. Any applicant who is enrolled in or has graduated from an international baccalaureate (IB) diploma school with an IB diploma is exempt from submitting documents through a credential evaluator.
If you are applying to a degree program and your first language is not English, you are required to submit an English test score to complete your application for admission. See more detailed information on the Information for International Applicants webpage.
Review International Applicant Webpage
Transcript Requirements
First-Time College Applicants
- Your high school must submit official, up-to-date academic transcripts or General Educational Development (GED) scores.
- If you are completing dual-enrollment credits at a college or university, you will need to submit official transcripts from your college or university in order to be evaluated for transfer credit. Please review the information under “Transfer Students” below.
- All documents must be submitted in English.
Transfer Students
- Your college/university must send Berklee your official transcripts (including all completed college/university-level work).
- You must also submit your official final high school transcript as evidence of graduation.
- Transfer credit may be awarded for most liberal arts courses (with grades of at least a C or 2.0) from an accredited institution.
- All documents must be submitted in English.
Current Berklee Students
You are required to submit your transcripts if you are a current student at Berklee (Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee Valencia, or Berklee NYC) who is applying to another Berklee program. Contact the Office of the Registrar if you have questions about sending transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
Berklee Online students should fill out the Berklee College of Music Credit Transfer Request Form instead of contacting the Office of the Registrar.
Reapplying Applicants
Our office does not maintain records for admitted students who did not enroll. If you are reapplying to Berklee College of Music, you are required to resubmit your transcripts using the steps outlined below.
Homeschooled Applicants
There are important and explicit regulations governing acceptable documentation. Berklee can only accept documents sent electronically if provided directly by the issuing institution. Berklee College of Music requires a portfolio of the following items:
- A full outline of the curriculum by subject, including examples of work and textbooks used for each course.
- Assessment procedures and grades.
- Evidence of official recognition by the school district and/or state department of education, or the GED.
How to Submit Your Transcript(s)
Digital Submission (Preferred Method)
Many schools utilize digital transcript delivery services to send official transcripts to our office. Examples of common services include, but are not limited to:
When using a digital transcript delivery service, you will be prompted to select a recipient institution to receive your transcripts. Look for us listed as “Berklee,” “Berklee College,” or “Berklee College of Music.”
NOTE: Berklee Online students should use the Berklee College of Music Credit Transfer Request Form to submit a transcript request, not Parchment.
Via Email
For documents that you are unable to submit via a digital transcript delivery service, your high school or other institution should email documents to eo@berklee.edu. Please note that we only accept documents sent via email if they are provided directly by the issuing institution.
Via Form (Berklee Online Students Only)
If you are a Berklee Online student or alumni, your official transcripts must be sent from Berklee Online to Berklee College of Music in order for your Berklee Online coursework to be considered for eligible transfer credit. Please use the Berklee College of Music Credit Transfer Request Form to submit a transcript request.
Via Mail (Discouraged)
For documents that you are unable to submit via digital delivery service or email, your high school or other institution should mail documents to:
Berklee College of Music
Office of Admissions
MS-921 ADM
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
If you choose to mail your transcript and other supporting documents yourself, please:
- Send them by registered mail on or before the posted deadline so that your documents can be tracked.
- Make copies of all documents for your records, and, whenever possible, mail all documents together in one envelope.
While the Admissions staff are able to receive paper mail, please anticipate a two- or three-week processing delay and plan accordingly for all deadlines.
How To Submit Supporting Materials
Bachelor of Music Applicants
Bachelor of Music applicants are not required to submit supporting materials (e.g. a portfolio, letter of recommendation, etc.) in order to complete their application.
Bachelor of Arts Applicants
Bachelor of Arts applicants are required to submit a portfolio that contains a résumé or CV and a one-page cover letter. Log in to your application and follow the instructions on the “Next Steps” tab to upload your supporting materials.
