Please note that the information below is subject to change. The community will be notified of any changes accordingly.
COVID-19 Testing
Prior to arrival on-campus for the fall semester Berklee encourages all community members to take a rapid antigen test.
Berklee does not offer COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic community members. However, we offer rapid antigen tests at the Berklee Testing Center for students who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
What to Do if You Are Symptomatic or Test Positive
If you experience any symptoms, even if you believe the symptoms are attributed to a cold or seasonal allergies, isolate in place, seek medical guidance immediately, and follow the protocols below.
Students
Call the testing center at 617-747-2019 or your primary care provider for guidance. Students who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms may get a free rapid antigen test at the testing center; please call the testing center staff before coming in.
For additional information, email covidhealthadministrator@berklee.edu. If you need help after business hours, please schedule a telehealth appointment via Online Connect, a partnership between Berklee and Tufts Medical Center.
If you receive a positive test result, please isolate immediately and submit your test results through this webform. so Berklee can advise you and help you receive the care and support you need.
Faculty and Staff
Contact your primary care physician for guidance and do not come to campus for a test. If symptoms develop while on campus, please put on a high-quality well-fitted mask, leave campus immediately and test at home. Self-isolate and follow physician instructions until cleared to return to work. For additional information, email hremployeerelations@berklee.edu.
If you receive a positive test result, please isolate immediately and submit your test results to hremployeerelations@berklee.edu so Berklee can advise you and help you receive the care and support you need.
Where to Get Tests
Test Kits from the U.S. Government
- Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 at-home COVID-19 tests
- Tests are free and orders ship within 7-12 days
- They are expected to be available to ship by late January (you can submit your order now)
Order your test kits.
Tests at the Berklee Testing Center for Students
Students who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms may go to the Berklee Testing Center for a free rapid antigen test. Follow the instructions above in the "What to Do if You Are Symptomatic or Test Positive" section.
Test Kits Through the Tufts Health Insurance Plan for Faculty and Staff
For Tufts Commercial plans (i.e., employer sponsored plans like Berklee's), coverage will be as follows:
- Tufts will offer only a reimbursement option. You will pay upfront and then submit for reimbursement.
- Tufts will cover up to 8 tests per family member per month.
- Example: A family of four would be eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 32 tests per month.
- Only FDA-authorized self-administered tests are eligible for reimbursement.
- Tests needed for employment purposes are not eligible for reimbursement. Only tests for individualized diagnosis or treatment due to sickness or close contact will be eligible
- Coverage began January 15, 2022. Tests purchased on or after this date are now eligible for reimbursement.
- Tufts will continue to cover FDA-authorized COVID diagnostic tests, such as PCR tests, with no cost share to members when ordered by a health care provider following a clinical assessment.
- For the most up to date information, visit the Tufts COVID-19 testing page.
How to submit for reimbursement:
- For any qualified test purchased on or after January 15, 2022, you will submit this reimbursement form.
- You must complete the form and mail it to Tufts at the address provided on page three of the form.
- You must submit a separate form for each family member.
- You must include copies of your receipts.
- Reimbursements will be sent to the plan subscriber at the address Tufts has on file.
This is an evolving process and we expect changes in the future. This coverage is available on a temporary basis. If you have any questions please contact benefits@berklee.edu.
Contact Tracing
Berklee no longer conducts contact tracing. If you test positive, you are responsible for notifying your close contacts of potential exposure and you should encourage them to wear a mask. Follow CDC guidelines for how to determine a close contact for COVID-19.
Please encourage your vaccinated close contacts to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get a test if they become symptomatic. Close contacts are encouraged to wear masks for three days after exposure.
