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 available resources, 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.
May 2025 New Families
To be added to our Summer 2025 (May) New Family Newsletter, sign up here.
Families planning to join us in person for our spring new family welcome celebration should plan to be at Berklee starting on the morning of Wednesday, May 21, and wrapping up by early evening on Thursday, May 22.
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 schedule showcases both family and student events throughout Orientation and Welcome Week. Any edits to the schedule will be posted to the Glide webpage, and can be viewed on mobile or web browsers.
Summer (May) 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. Find out more about these programs below.
Upcoming New Student and Family Webinars
We are hosting two webinars between now and orientation to prepare you for your time at Berklee. If you are unable to join, the webinars will be posted on the Recorded Webinars page, including closed captioning. Registration links are below and all times are in Eastern Standard.
Berklee Bridge Webinar:
- This webinar will provide insight from our campus partners across the Berklee Bridge. Campus partners included are Case Management, Campus Life, Housing and Residential Education, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising.
- Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Register here(Opens in a new window).
Virtual Drop-In Question-and-Answer Session:
This informal Zoom session is available for new students and families. You can join us any time during the two hours and ask any questions related to orientation, Berklee, move-in, and more!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Register here(Opens in a new window).
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Register here(Opens in a new window).
Housing and Move-In Webinar:
The webinar will discuss logistics around on-campus housing and what students and families can expect on move-in day.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Register here(Opens in a new window).
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.