Family Orientation

berklee family at move-in

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.

January 2025 New Families

To be added to our Spring 2025 (January) New Family Newsletter, sign up here.

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 Tuesday, January 14, and wrapping up by early evening on Wednesday, January 15. 

If you plan to join us in person, please visit our Family Welcome Celebration Registration Form. More schedule information will be posted here and shared with registrants soon.

Our complete schedule will launch on January 6, 2025. We anticipate an outline of the schedule, including daily beginning and end times to be shared in early December, 2024. Please note the schedule is still being compiled and is subject to change. A printed schedule will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday from our Orientation Welcome Center in 150 Massachusetts Avenue. 

 

family at move in

Spring (January) 2025 Pre-Arrival Resources

The New Student and Family Programs team puts together a series of webinars, virtual question-and-answer sessions, and virtual student socials to make sure entering students feel ready and excited to join us at the end of August. Find out more about these programs below.  

 

Upcoming New Student and Family Webinars

Upcoming Virtual New Student and Family Drop-In Question and Answer Sessions

  • We will be hosting a series of virtual question-and-answer (Q&A) sessions to make sure you feel fully confident and connected to us at Berklee. Drop in any time during the two-hour sessions and we will be ready to support you. These are open to both new students and family members. Registration links are below and all times are in Eastern Standard.
  • Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Register Here(Opens in a new window)
  • Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Register Here

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.