Strict Policy
Unapproved off-campus nights are not permitted.
We ask that overnight absences be kept to a minimum, as your student's summer program should take precedence over other activities. A student is authorized to leave only after the Summer Programs Student Life staff sends the student’s parent or guardian approval by email. Students are not permitted to miss any classes, labs, workshops, or mandatory activities as a result of an overnight absence.
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 acknowledge that significant life events occasionally arise necessitating a night away, such as family weddings, funerals, or other major events.
Non-Exempt Absences
Recreational and entertainment events (including concerts, festivals, and sporting events) do not qualify for overnight leave exceptions. Event attendance, regardless of ticket purchase or travel, does not override mandatory overnight campus presence.
To request an exception, a parent or legal guardian must reach out to summercampuslife@berklee.edu to obtain the Overnight Release Request Form. Submission of this form initiates a review but does not automatically grant permission. Only a parent or legal guardian may initiate this request on behalf of the student, and requests will be verified prior to approval. Misuse of this form by students is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including early dismissal from the program without refund or program credit.
To ensure adequate time for review, all requests must be submitted at least seven days in advance. Late requests, made fewer than seven days before the desired date, will be automatically denied. Students with approved requests are expected to adhere to the standard curfew check at 10:30 PM upon their return.
For any questions or further clarification, feel free to reach out to our Summer Programs frontline team at summercampuslife@berklee.edu.