Summer Entering Student Orientation

Before You Arrive

Before you arrive on campus, complete all necessary "business," meaning all administrative requirements, including submission of your tuition payment, immunization records, high school transcripts, and all health waivers.

To check the status of your business:

• Log onto my.berklee.edu using the login ID and password mailed to you by Admissions.
• Click on the Students tab (right).
• In the Check-In menu, click on Registration and Check-In Profile Screen.
• Click on On-line Check-In Requirements.

If you have any Check-In requirements that are not complete, they will be listed here.

For more information on steps you need to complete prior to check-in, visit the Accepted Students page.

When You Arrive

On-Campus Residents
Students living on campus should proceed to their assigned residence hall first. Move-in begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. After you have moved in, proceed to the Student Activities Center before 12:00 p.m. to check in. If you have questions about the move-in process, contact the Housing Office.

Off-Campus Residents
Students living off campus should proceed directly to check-in at the Student Activities Center.

Check-In

Check-in will take place on Tuesday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, which is located on the third floor of 921 Boylston Street. If you are an international student, you must bring your Form I-20, passport, and I-94 card (stapled inside your passport).

The check-in process will take 15-30 minutes. After you are successfully checked in, you will receive an orientation schedule, a student ID, and additional resources. You will also be cleared to receive a laptop computer* on May 21 and your course schedule on Friday, May 24 at your peer advisor meeting.

If you are not successfully checked in, you will not be cleared to receive a laptop computer or a course schedule until you have successfully completed your business.

*Note: 12-Week Only students are NOT required to purchase a laptop.

Summer 2013 Student Orientation Schedule

Orientation week is full of both informative and fun events and activities to help you learn about Berklee, get to know Boston, and meet other entering Berklee students. Please refer to the schedule below for basic information about orientation week. Please note that this is not the complete orientaiton schedule. Students will receive a detailed schedule at check-in.

Tuesday, May 21

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Check-In

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Resources Fair

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Orientation Begins

5:00 p.m.
Welcome Picnic on the Patio

Wednesday, May 22

Auditions and Assessments
Individual times will be emailed to students prior to arrival.

7:00 p.m.
Evening Social Activity

9:00 p.m.
Housing Meeting
Mandatory for all entering students living on campus.

Thursday, May 23

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Orientation Sessions
Presented by various departments.

3:00 p.m.
Internation Student Meeting

6:00 p.m.
Peer Advising Meeting

7:00 p.m.
Evening Social Activity

Friday, May 24

10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Orientation Sessions

2:30 p.m.
Schedule Distribution

3:00 p.m.
Schedule Completion
Information on transfer credit, open credit, and liberal arts will be given at this time.

7:00 p.m.
Multicultural Welcome Concert

Saturday, May 25

11:00 a.m.
Women's Welcome Reception

For more information about orientation, visit the Orientation FAQ.

Questions? Contact Berklee Orientation or call Student Activities at 617 747-2560.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We are committed to welcoming and accommodating all entering students and their families at our check-in and orientation activities. Participants who need assistance or accommodations to fully experience the week's events are encouraged to contact the Counseling and Advising Center and the Student Activities Center well in advance, as some accommodations take time to implement. In consultation with the Counseling and Advising Center, we will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations.

	Photo by Phil Farnsworth

Administrative offices will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Office of Admissions
921 Boylston Street, Suite 600
617 747-2221
admissions@berklee.edu

Office of Scholarships and Student Employment
921 Boylston Street, Suite 622
617 747-8681
scholarships@berklee.edu

Office of Financial Aid
921 Boylston Street, Suite 220
617 747-2274
financialaid@berklee.edu

Office of the Bursar
921 Boylston Street, Suite 240
617 747-2610
bursar@berklee.edu

Office of the Registrar
921 Boylston Street, Suite 120
617 747-2240
registrar@berklee.edu