Admitted Students

You did it—congratulations! 

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Welcome to the Berklee community! 

We're excited to welcome you to this incredible and diverse community of musicians. You’ve worked hard to get here, and we know you have something special to bring to the Berklee experience. While you're here, you'll build a strong portfolio, meet industry insiders, and get real-world experience that sets you up for success.

  • Attend Admitted Student Events

    Celebrate your admission to Berklee College of Music in person or online with fellow students, faculty, and staff! This spring, place yourself amongst the community you’ll join on campus this fall, including your future classmates. 

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  • Pay Your Tuition Deposit

    Tuition deposits are due upon notification of your acceptance. This deposit secures your seat and is credited toward your first semester bill. Go to the admissions portal(Opens in a new window), indicate "yes" to reply to your admissions offer, and then pay the deposit. Learn more about our payment options.

    Pay Tuition Deposit(Opens in a new window)

  • Obtain Your I-20 and F-1 Visa

    International students who wish to study at Berklee will need to obtain an I-20 from Berklee and an F-1 visa from the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country. Both an I-20 and F-1 visa are required to enter the U.S. and begin studying at Berklee.

    Get Your I-20 and F-1 Visa

Show Your Berklee Pride

Follow @BerkleeCollege(Opens in a new window) to stay up to date on exciting news, student highlights, and key info for admitted students and families. Use #BerkleeBound to celebrate your admission with the Berklee community and the world!

 

Our Community By the Numbers

  • 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 5,182 undergraduate students
  • 100+ countries represented

Student Spotlight: What's it like to study at Berklee?

  • Rachel McFarlane holding a Playstation controller
    March 14, 2025
    Student Spotlight: Rachel McFarlane

    The Canadian composer talks about being drawn to the storytelling power of scoring for film and video games, working with sound libraries, and boosting visibility for composers of color.

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    Image courtesy of Temblores ONG

    February 26, 2025
    Student Spotlight: Manuela Sánchez Goubert

    The vocalist from Bogotá, Colombia, talks about releasing and touring her album, RAÍCES ("roots"), and how Berklee has helped strengthen her own musical and cultural roots.

  • a young dark haired man leaning against a building wall

    Image by Kelly Davidson

    October 2, 2024
    Student Spotlight: Rafael Heredia

    The flamenco percussionist is channeling the vibrant music scenes of Japan and Spain in his musical explorations at Berklee, and offers a refreshing take on looking within for inspiration. 

Read other students' stories
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Explore the Boston Campus

Discover what it’s like to live and learn at Berklee’s Boston campus. Explore our recording studios, performance venues, and practice facilities. Take a tour through our residence halls, classrooms, and dining hall (that transforms into a student venue at night). With a lively local art and music scene, you'll find inspiration around every corner.

Explore Campus

Need More Time? Your Deferral and Deposit Options

Your acceptance is dependent on the successful completion of any outstanding schoolwork. Admission acceptances are only valid for two consecutive semesters. Should your plans change, you must submit a written request to refund or transfer your tuition deposit to a later semester.

Admitted students to our full­-time undergraduate programs are eligible to defer their admission and associated scholarship, as indicated below:

  • Students admitted to the summer (May) semester may defer to the spring (January) semester.
  • Students admitted to the fall (September) semester may defer their admission to either the spring (January) or summer (May) semester.
  • Students admitted to the spring (January) semester may defer to the summer (May) semester.

Your refund or transfer request must be received by the college no later than:

  • Summer (May) semester: April 1
  • Fall (September) semester: May 1
  • Spring (January) semester: October 15

Please note that if you are selected to participate in the First Year Abroad program on Berklee’s Valencia, Spain, campus, your admissions offer is valid only for the semester for which you were admitted.