Next Steps for Boston Conservatory at Berklee Continuing and Returning Students
Preparing for Check-In
Pay your tuition balance by August 2.
Check in for the semester by September 3.
Check in for the fall semester by September 3. Learn about check-in.
Waive Berklee’s health insurance by September 17.
You may waive (decline) participation in the Berklee Student Health Insurance Program (the SHIP) if you can demonstrate coverage with a comparable insurance plan that is consistent with existing state and federal requirements. The insurance coverage requirements for waiving the SHIP are not internal policies set by Berklee.
If you have your own comparable health insurance and would like to waive the SHIP, you must do so by September 17. Note that the SHIP is automatically billed to your account, and you will not be able to check in for the semester if you still have a balance on your account, so we strongly encourage you to waive the SHIP before check-in.
If you would like to enroll in Berklee's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), you do not need to take any action.
Learn about the SHIP and how to waive it.
Health and Safety Checklist
Take this step before traveling to campus to keep yourself and other members of our community healthy.
Submit your proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
All students are required to be fully vaccinated before the fall semester. You will only be able to attend classes or access campus (including on-campus residence halls) when you are fully vaccinated, which is two weeks after your final vaccine dose (the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or the single dose of a one-dose vaccine).
Learn about the requirement and how to submit your vaccination record.
Get Ready to Access Campus
Submit your ID photo (if applicable) as soon as possible.
If you don’t have a Berklee ID card yet, submit a photo for your ID card. You will need it to enter Berklee buildings. Your photo will be used for your Berklee ID, class rosters, and more.
Pick up your Berklee ID card if you don’t have one.
If you don’t have a Berklee ID card yet, or if you lost yours, you may pick up a new one at the One Card office, located at 155 Massachusetts Avenue, basement level. Replacement cards will be available starting the week of August 30.
Additional Next Steps
Students Who Entered in 2020 or 2021
Register for Welcome Week by August 1.
If you first enrolled at Berklee at any point in 2020 or 2021, we encourage you to attend Welcome Week, which includes events and opportunities that support your return to campus and help you reconnect with classmates. Welcome Week begins Wednesday, September 1, and events and activities will continue through the first week of classes. Join at any time, whenever you arrive in Boston; feel free to attend the entire week of events or just part of it.
If you’re interested in participating in Welcome Week, please register by August 1.
Residential Students
If you are living on campus, get ready for move-in.
International Students
If you are a returning international student, visit this page (login required) to complete your check-in tasks.