Upcoming Roommate Request Process for Summer Programs 2025 Information on how to request a roommate for the 2025 Summer Programs will be available soon.  Please note that this process will differ from previous years. If you have attended Berklee Summer Programs before, be aware that roommate requests will no longer be accepted at the point of check-...

Quick Answer Interested in on-campus housing for Berklee's Summer Programs? Follow these steps: Indicate your housing interest when applying for the program. Complete the separate Residence Hall Agreement on your apply.berklee.edu account after enrollment. Await an automatic decision email. If accepted, confirm or deny housing through your online po...

Summer Programs students who stay on-campus during their program are supervised by Resident Assistants and other professional staff. We maintain a 15:1 student-to-staff ratio in our residence halls to ensure each student receives appropriate supervision and support.  Staff enforce a strict 10:30 PM curfew for Summer Programs students ages 15-17, and...

Weekend and five-day programs tend to have full schedules, where the free times tend to be intended for meals and for practicing material from the program.  For longer programs, there may be free time during the evenings and weekends. During that time, Summer Programs students are encouraged to practice, explore the area of Boston around Berklee, so...

Exploring the City On Berklee’s urban campus, which spans Boston’s Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods, there is always something for you to discover. Boston is a proud multicultural city that welcomes people of all kinds of backgrounds and interests.      During your time in Boston, you might want to explore these spots nearby: The Charles River Espl...

Campus For Students Living in the Residence Halls Meals are included in the cost of housing, which accounts for three meals daily Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. The Berklee Dining Hall offers meals on an all-you-can-eat basis and changes the menu daily, which also includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free opti...

We are unable to accommodate any early move-ins or late move-outs for the residence halls. Summer Programs students who need to arrive earlier than the check-in date and time to their program or stay after the program ends will need to secure their own accommodations outside Berklee. If you or your student is attending consecutive Summer Programs, w...

Overnight Release Policy For the safety and well-being of our community, students under 18 or those who are 18 but residing in a residence hall designated for minors are expected to spend their nights on campus. We do, however, acknowledge that significant life events occasionally arise necessitating a night away, such as family weddings, funerals, ...

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The following items are things every student living on campus should bring:  Bedding (sheets, pillow, pillow case, blanket) for an extra-long twin bed (36 inches by 80 inches) A towel Toiletries  You may also consider bringing the following: A fan A plastic bin to store snacks or food An alarm clock Laundry detergent Clothes hangers Prescription/fir...

Dining Options Non-residential students can pay at the dining hall entrance with cash or a debit/credit card and eat with their peers. General dining hall hours and information are available at the Berklee Caf website. Campus Activities Non-residential students are welcome to participate in any campus activities that take place outside of the reside...

Berklee maintains a list of nearby hotels for visitors, some of which offer discounted rates. Some students and families have previously found success securing accommodations in the area through airbnb. If you'd like to be close to campus, the Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods would be the best options. Berklee maintains a list of off-campus housing...

Guest Policy for Residence Halls To maintain a secure and focused living environment, Summer Programs students are expected to adhere to the following guest policies: Students under 18 years of age are strictly prohibited from hosting guests in their assigned residence hall rooms. The only individuals permitted in these rooms are those who have been...

Who do I contact for residential life questions after my program starts? Please contact our Summer Campus Life team at summercampuslife@berklee.edu or 617-747-2690.     Who do I contact if my student indicates that there is an emergency? Please contact Public Safety at 617-747-8888.     Who do I contact if I have questions about the program's academ...

Learning Resources   Aspire students take classes that inspire learning and curiosity. To dive further into a topic or get assistance understanding a new subject (such as music theory or arranging), check out Berklee’s music library and student learning center. Stan Getz Library Imagine shelves of books, sheet music, and records by your favorite art...

Please note that the following procedures are subject to change without notice. We may deviate from the stated guidelines based on evolving needs and planning considerations. Day-of Move-In Assignments Upon arrival for move-in, room assignments are made based on age and gender identity. Roommate Pairing By default, roommates are paired based on age ...

Summer Programs students may be housed in any of our nine  residence halls. Each residence hall is different, with rooms coming in different shapes and sizes. Some rooms have private bathrooms, while some share corridor bathrooms. Many rooms have windows facing city streets; others have windows facing alleys and interior areas. However, all rooms ha...

Berklee Mail Center Policy The Mail Center receives incoming US mail and packages on behalf of on-campus residential students only.  Non-residential student mail and packages should never be sent to the Mail Center. Any incoming non-residential student mail and packages will be refused and returned to the sender. Students are required to show their ...

Curfew Policy For Minors (Ages 15, 16, or 17) Curfew Time: The curfew for minors in campus residence halls is set at 10:30 PM, effective seven days a week. Even if a minor turns 18 during the program, the 10:30 PM curfew still applies. Curfew Check Obligations: Students must be physically inside their assigned residence hall room, specifically behin...

Purpose:  This policy outlines Berklee’s commitment to providing a respectful and supportive housing environment for all students in our Summer Programs, with a special focus on the needs and comfort of gender-diverse students, including those who identify as transgender or non-binary. Housing Assignment Process:  General Assignment: We typically as...

Berklee is conveniently located in the heart of Boston and is accessible from all of the city's major highways and via air, train, bus, and car. For help planning your trip to Boston and Berklee, please visit bostonusa.com. By Air Boston is served by Logan International Airport. Back Bay Logan Express offers direct round-trip shuttle service from Hy...