Registration and Application Instructions

Updated on November 17th, 2023

Berklee Summer Programs are either registration-based or application-based.

Registration: To reserve your spot in a registration-based program, simply submit the registration form using the instructions below and pay the combined registration fee and tuition cost (note: the registration fee and tuition charge are paid separately for Aspire: Five-Week registrants). Decisions are not issued for these programs and the confirmation email you receive after you submit your registration serves to confirm your enrollment.

Application: To apply for Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI) or Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI), you must prepare additional application materials that will be reviewed with your submission. To participate in these programs, you must first be offered a spot in the program, then you must confirm your participation by accepting the offer and paying the tuition cost in full. Please review the “Decision Issuance” section of the Application Instructions tab below for more information on how to know if you've been accepted to an application-based program.


To register or apply for a Summer Program, you must first create an account at apply.berklee.edu using an email address you check often. 

A unique account is required for each individual applicant, so you if are assisting more than one person with their registration (ex: siblings) you must do so with separate accounts.

If you previously set up an account to register for any past program, you must continue to use your existing account. Please do not create multiple accounts for the same student. 

Registration Instructions

To start your application, create your account on the "Sign Up" page or log in with your existing Berklee Application Portal account.

If you are creating a new account, you will be sent an email to verify your account and create a password. Once you have created your password, you can now start your application: 

  • Select "Start a New Application"
  • Select "3. Non-Degree (Summer and Extension Programs)" from the Level dropdown menu
  • Next, select "Berklee Boston Summer Programs" or “Boston Conservatory Summer Programs” from the Application Type dropdown menu
  • Select your desired program from the dropdown menu
  • Complete the remaining fields and select "Start Application"
  • After completing all required fields in each section of your application, click "Review Application" to review the information you entered and ensure it is accurate.  If you need to correct any information, simply click "Edit" to return to your application
  • Once you verify the accuracy of your application details, click “Save & Pay”
  • On the Application Fee page, click the "Pay Now" button.  You will be redirected to the Program Payment page.  After you complete your payment, click "Continue" to return to apply.berklee.edu.
  • Click the "Submit Your Application" button and enter your electronic signature on the Verify & Submit page to finalize your registration submission.  
    • Important: Once you click the "Verify & Submit" button in this step, you will no longer be able to edit your application.
  • Click "Return Home" then click the "Next Steps" tab to access information related to:
    • Residence Hall Agreement (only required for eligible students who wish to stay in Berklee's residence halls during their program)
    • Magnus Health Portal
    • Berklee ID Photograph Submission Form
 
 

Application Instructions

To apply for Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI) or Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI), you must prepare additional application materials that will be reviewed with your submission. Submission guidelines can be found in the “How to Apply” section of each the Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI) and Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI) program pages. 

MTAI and VCI both have high interest and limited capacity, therefore we are not able to accept all applicants who apply. 

In order to participate, you must receive an offer to join the program, and you must confirm your spot in the program by paying tuition in full. If the program cap is reached before you respond to your offer and pay, you will be added to a waitlist.


Application Submission

To start your application, create your account on the "Sign Up" page or log in with your existing Berklee Application Portal account.

If you are creating a new account, you will be sent an email to verify your account and create a password. Once you have created your password, you can now start your application: 

  • Select "Start a New Application"
  • Select "3. Non-Degree (Summer and Extension Programs)" from the Level dropdown menu
  • Next, select “Boston Conservatory Summer Programs” from the Application Type dropdown menu
  • Select “Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI)” or “Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI)” from the dropdown menu
  • Complete the remaining fields and select "Start Application"
  • After completing all required fields in each section of your application, click "Review Application" to review the information you entered and ensure it is accurate.  If you need to correct any information, simply click "Edit" to return to your application
  • Once you verify the accuracy of your application details, click “Save & Pay”
  • On the Application Fee page, click the "Pay Now" button.  You will be redirected to the Program Payment page.  After you complete your application fee payment, click "Continue" to return to the Berklee Applicant Portal.
  • Click the "Submit Your Application" button and enter your electronic signature on the Verify & Submit page to finalize your application submission.  
    • Important: Once you click the "Verify & Submit" button in this step, you will no longer be able to edit your application.
  • At this point, your application has been submitted and your materials will be reviewed by program faculty. 

Decision Issuance

  • The application review and decision issuance process typically takes several weeks
  • Decision letters are published via your apply.berklee.edu account
  • Once your decision is ready to be viewed in the portal, you will be notified via email at the address used to create your apply.berklee.edu account
  • After receiving your notification email, navigate to your apply.berklee.edu, click on the relevant application, then click “View Your Decision”
  • If you are offered a spot in your program, you must respond to your offer by clicking the “Reply to Offer” button in the lower right-hand corner. 
    • If you are able to participate, select “Accept Offer”
    • If you are no longer able to participate, select “Decline Offer”
  • Once issued, all decisions are final. Application submissions cannot be updated and cannot be appealed.
  • Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to pay the program tuition in full to confirm your spot in the program (Note: Due to the limited capacity in these programs, we highly recommend choosing “Pay Online” instead of “Pay by Mail” since online payments are able to be processed more quickly)
  • After selecting your payment method and adding your electronic signature, select “Confirm” to be directed to the appropriate payment page
  • After submitting your tuition payment, you may now navigate back to your apply.berklee.edu account to review the Next Steps tab. 

Next Steps

  • Click the "Next Steps" tab to access information related to:
    • Residence Hall Agreement (only required for eligible students who wish to stay in Berklee's residence halls during their program)
    • Magnus Health Portal
    • Berklee ID Photograph Submission Form