Technology Requirements for Entering Students

Hardware

Students entering Berklee College of Music (including students who spend their first year abroad in Spain) must own a MacBook Pro and an audio interface. If you do not already own a laptop and/or an audio interface, you will be required to purchase one before the start of your first semester. This requirement does not apply to students entering Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

All incoming vocalists must purchase an XLR microphone. For more details and requirements, see the Voice Department's microphone requirements page.

Students are not able to purchase these hardware items through Berklee. They will need to purchase them through outside retailers. If you need to purchase an Apple laptop, please order it as soon as possible, as there may be delays in shipping from Apple.

Software

At various points in your studies at Berklee, you will be required to own or have access to certain software. It is your responsibility to purchase any required software.

Entering college students: View your Core Software requirements.

This requirement does not apply to students entering Boston Conservatory at Berklee or students entering in the Bachelor of Arts in music industry leadership and innovation major.

Additional Technology Recommendations: Protecting and Supplementing Your Tools