Summer Programs

Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive Students

The first step is to please submit an ASPIRE Summer Program Academic Accommodations Application in My Accessibility Portal (MAP) and upload documentation of your disability. In order to access this application, you will need your Berklee OnePass login credentials. Please contact summer@berklee.edu if you need assistance with setting up your OnePass. You are welcome to schedule an informational meeting with an access advisor at any time to discuss your access needs, even if you have not yet received your OnePass credentials. After the application and documentation are submitted, ASPIRE students are asked to schedule a welcome meeting with an access advisor using this scheduling page. Parents, guardians, or other advocates are welcome to join the meeting for support.

Please note that ASPIRE students requesting housing or dietary accommodations must complete the 2026 Summer Programs Housing/Dietary Accommodation Application in the My Accessibility Portal (MAP). This application is separate from the academic accommodations application.

All Other Summer Program Students

To request academic accommodations, a student should complete the following steps:

1. Please complete the 2026 Summer Programs Academic Accommodations Application. 

2. Submit documentation of the student’s disability or disabilities.

   Documentation can be uploaded to the My Accessibility Portal (MAP) or emailed to accessibilityresources@berklee.edu. Documentation should be written by a clinician or medical provider such as a psychologist, therapist, or medical doctor. We recommend that documentation be current and reflect the student’s current level of impact. Examples of documentation may include: An individualized education plan or 504 plan from high school, a neuropsychological evaluation, or a letter from your provider written on official letterhead. Documentation is needed to establish reasonable accommodations.

3. Schedule a welcome meeting online.

   Please use the link above or you may email accessibilityresources@berklee.edu to schedule a meeting. During the welcome meeting, you will meet with one of our access advisors to review the student’s prior experience accessing accommodations, discuss any current barriers to access, review the documentation, and establish reasonable accommodations for their time in their summer program. The student is required to be present at the welcome meeting. Parents, guardians, or other advocates are welcome to join the meeting for support.

All Summer Program Housing Accommodations (including ASPIRE)

The deadline to complete the housing accommodation request process is two to three weeks in advance of the summer program. Please note that housing accommodation requests made after the deadline will be reviewed and may be placed on a waiting list due to housing capacity and room availability. To request housing accommodations, a student should complete the following steps:

1. Submit the 2026 Summer Programs Housing and Dietary Accommodation Application through the My Accessibility Portal. 

2. Submit documentation of the student’s disability or disabilities.

   Documentation can be uploaded to the application on the My Accessibility Portal or emailed to accessibilityresources@berklee.edu. Documentation should be written on official letterhead by a clinician or medical provider such as a psychologist, therapist, or medical doctor. We recommend that documentation be current and reflect the student’s current level of impact. Documentation should meet the following guidelines:

   • Include a clear statement of the student’s disability or diagnostic information.
   • State specifically the housing accommodation(s) needed to remove a barrier to access.
   • Provide supporting information and detail regarding how the housing accommodation(s) will address a barrier and provide equal access in the Berklee residence halls.
   • Offer documentation to establish reasonable accommodations.

3. Schedule a welcome meeting online.

   Please use the link above or you may email accessibilityresources@berklee.edu to schedule a meeting with an access advisor. During the welcome meeting, you will meet with one of our access advisors to review the student’s prior experience accessing accommodations, discuss any current barriers to access, review the documentation, and establish reasonable accommodations. The student is required to be present at the welcome meeting. Parents, guardians, or other advocates are welcome to join the meeting for support.

All Summer Program Dietary Accommodations (including ASPIRE)

Berklee Hospitality has dining options for the majority of students with food allergies. Visit the Berklee Hospitality website to learn more about what dining has to offer. You may also reach out to diningservices@berklee.edu for more information. If you would like to connect with Accessibility Resources to learn more or be referred to Berklee Hospitality, please schedule a meeting with an access advisor.

To request dietary accommodations, a student should complete the following steps:

1. Submit the 2026 Summer Programs Housing and Dietary Accommodation Application through the My Accessibility Portal. 

2. Submit documentation of the student’s disability or disabilities.

   Documentation can be uploaded to the application on the My Accessibility Portal or emailed to accessibilityresources@berklee.edu. Documentation should be written on official letterhead by a clinician or medical provider such as a psychologist, therapist, or medical doctor. We recommend that documentation be current and reflect the student’s current level of impact. Documentation should meet the following guidelines:

   • Include a clear statement of the student’s disability or diagnostic information.
   • Provide supporting information regarding an accommodation that will provide access to the Berklee dining facilities.
   • Include a list of allergies or restrictions and how they might affect the student’s disability or disabilities
   • Offer documentation to establish reasonable accommodations.

3. Schedule a welcome meeting online.

   Please use the link above or you may email accessibilityresources@berklee.edu to schedule a meeting with an access advisor. During the welcome meeting, you will meet with one of our access advisors to review the student’s prior experience accessing accommodations, discuss any current barriers to access, review the documentation, and establish reasonable accommodations. The student is required to be present at the welcome meeting. Parents, guardians, or other advocates are welcome to join the meeting for support. The student may be referred to meet with Berklee’s registered dietician for a consultation before accommodation decisions are made.

Academic Accommodations