Application Deadlines
Summer Program Participants Applying for Fall Enrollment
Boston Conservatory summer program participants have the opportunity to audition early for Conservatory degree programs. By auditioning during the summer session, students will also have the application fee and any pre-screen requirements waived.
July 1
The online application for fall admission becomes available. You must submit your application in order to schedule an audition during the summer. See the audition process page for requirements.
July–August
Complete your audition during your summer program session.
September 15*
Deadline to submit supporting documents (transcripts, TOEFL, online interview, recommendation letters)
October 15
Notification of admission and scholarship offers are issued for Summer Program participants who submit their supporting materials by the September 15 deadline.
May 1
Deadline to submit tuition deposit for fall enrollment.
*Summer Program participants may also choose to complete their application in the Early Action or Regular Action decision timeline—refer to these sections below.
Early Action for Fall Enrollment
Early Action allows undergraduate applicants to apply, audition, and be notified of an admissions decision and any merit scholarship awarded on an accelerated schedule, while still having until May 1 to submit a tuition deposit. Applying Early Action is ideal for students who consider Boston Conservatory at Berklee one of their top-choice schools. Please take note of Early Action deadlines and important dates below.
July 1
The online application(Opens in a new window) for fall admission becomes available.
November 1
Your application and pre-screen materials (if applicable) must be completed by this date. You will be able to schedule an audition once your application is received and your pre-screen materials are reviewed (if applicable). See the audition process page for details.
Late applications may be accepted for select majors only. To inquire about submitting an application past the deadline, please reach out to the Office of Admissions.
December 1
Deadline to submit supporting documents (transcripts, TOEFL, recommendation letters)
Deadline to complete the online interview
Recommended deadline to submit the FAFSA(Opens in a new window)
January 21
Auditions to the Dance, Music, and Theater Divisions completed by January 21 are Early-Action eligible.
January 31
Notification of Early Action admissions and scholarship decisions are issued.
May 1
Deadline to submit tuition deposit for fall enrollment
Regular Action for Fall Enrollment
Regular Action is available to both undergraduate and graduate applicants. Regular Action refers to the Conservatory’s standard timeline for receiving applications and issuing decision notifications. Undergraduate applicants interested in Early Action should refer to the Early Action section above.
July 1
The online application(Opens in a new window) for fall admission becomes available.
November 1
This is the recommended deadline to submit pre-screen materials. See the audition process page for details.
December 1
Your application and pre-screen materials (if applicable) must be submitted by this date. You will be able to schedule an audition once your application is received and your pre-screen materials are reviewed (if applicable). See the audition process page for details.
Late applications may be accepted for select majors only. To inquire about submitting an application past the deadline, please reach out to bcb@berklee.edu.
January 15
Deadline to submit supporting documents (transcripts, TOEFL, recommendation letters)
Deadline to complete the online interview (undergraduate applicants only)
Recommended deadline to submit the FAFSA(Opens in a new window)