Family Orientation

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In addition to student orientation events, Berklee offers a family orientation program specifically for parents and families of incoming students. You'll have opportunities to experience Berklee through the perspective of a student, to discover resources available, and to learn how you can support your student through this transition. We look forward to welcoming our newest Berklee families to our community!

Family Orientation takes place three times a year: in January for spring semester entering families, in May for summer semester entering families, and in August for fall semester entering families. We know not all families are able to join us in person in Boston, so our educational content is delivered online via webinars, virtual drop-in question-and-answer sessions, our Family Guide, and family email newsletters leading up to each entering semester. For those joining us in Boston when your student arrives for orientation, we will offer opportunities to connect with other new family members and explore campus and the Boston area; however, there will be limited informational sessions as content will be delivered in advance. If you have any questions, please email families@berklee.edu.

To be added to our Fall 2024 (August) New Family Newsletter, sign up here.


Family Welcome Celebration Dates

For families in Boston helping their students arrive on campus, we are hosting a few in-person events and opportunities to connect. As a reminder, no new information will be delivered at the Family Welcome Celebration events—these are social opportunities while you're in Boston that are optional to attend.

Families planning to join us in person for our summer new family welcome celebration should plan to be at Berklee starting on the morning of Wednesday, May 22, and wrapping up by early evening on Thursday, May 23

Families planning to join us in person for our fall new family welcome celebration should plan to be at Berklee starting on the morning of Saturday, August 24, and wrapping up by early evening on Sunday, August 25

If you plan to join us in person, please visit our Family Welcome Celebration Registration Form


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Upcoming Virtual Opportunities

More information will be coming soon on our summer and fall virtual drop-in question and answer sessions, webinars, and family newsletters for new summer and fall 2024 Berklee family members! Stay tuned and check back on this page.

Hotel Accommodations

We have a number of nearby hotels we partner with during move-in and orientation. These hotels offer a discounted rate for Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and families. Discounts range from 10 to 15 percent off. Visit our Hotels and Accommodations page for more information.

Virtual Tours

To learn more about Berklee's physical campus, including our state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms, and performance spaces, we encourage you to take a virtual tour.

Connect

Interested in connecting with other Berklee parents and families? Join the Berklee Parents and Families Facebook group to stay engaged and receive updates. 


View additional resources and events offered to Berklee families throughout the year.