Summer Programs Housing

Summer program students may be housed in any of our nine residence halls. Each residence hall is different, with rooms coming in different shapes and sizes. Some rooms have private bathrooms, while some share corridor bathrooms. Many rooms have windows facing city streets; others have windows facing alleys and interior areas. However, all rooms have the following amenities:

• Carpeting
• Windows with shades
• A desk, chair, dresser, and bed
• Shared closet space
• A computer network connection

Please be aware that 150 and 160 Massachusetts Avenue are the only air-conditioned residence halls. 

Each residence hall has washers and dryers for use. The machines may be operated using quarters or a resident’s reloadable ID card.

If you need specific housing accommodations while attending your program, please reach out to Accessibility Resources for Students now to discuss your needs. 

Roommates 

Summer program participants are assigned rooms based on age and gender identity. Students may request roommates who are of a similar age and gender identity, though minors will not be permitted to live with students who are 18 or older. Instructions on how to request a roomate will be sent via email once final payments have been made.

Each room will house between two and four students. Residence halls are typically coed, but floors are divided according to age and sex. Students will not share a bathroom with students of the opposite sex. The only individuals allowed in a residence hall room are those assigned to that room. Residents are not permitted at any time to be in a room to which they were not assigned. Students may use lobbies and lounges for socializing. 

Curfew

Participants are required to abide by a curfew between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. At 10:30 p.m. each night, residents must be in their room and checked in by a residential life staff member. After room check, the resident is free to leave their room, but they may not leave the residential floors of their building. 

Students in the Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive program will be granted no more than two requests to miss curfew or be away from Berklee overnight. Once the request is submitted via the online form, a residential life staff member will call the student’s emergency contact and verify that the student has permission to be away from Berklee for the stated time and purpose. The request is not approved until the student receives confirmation from a residential life staff member via phone or email. 

Staff

Both full-time professional staff (resident directors) and student staff (resident assistants) live in the residence halls. They help students with questions and concerns of all sorts; organize and support residence hall activities; monitor safety, security, and maintenance; and generally work with residents to maintain living communities that are safe, educational, and enjoyable.

The following items are things every student living on campus should bring: 

• Bedding (sheets, pillow, pillow case, blanket) for an extra-long twin bed (36 inches by 80 inches)
• A towel
• Toiletries 

You may also consider bringing the following:

• A fan (only 150 and 160 Massachusetts Avenue have air conditioning)
• A plastic bin to store snacks or food
• An alarm clock
• Laundry detergent and quarters
• Clothes hangers
• Prescription/first-aid needs
• A small refrigerator for medications
• An umbrella
• Extra spending money for snacks, drinks, or transportation

The following items are not allowed in a student’s residence hall room:

• Weapons
• Cooking appliances (hot pots, toaster ovens, grills, popcorn makers, or anything with a visible heating element etc.)
• Air conditioners
• Bicycles
• Futons, chairs, couches, or any other non-Berklee-issued furniture
• Wall hangings
• Pets (including fish)
• Halogen lamps and holiday lights
• Candles/incense

These items are available upon request from the resident advisor's office:

• Vacuums
• Toilet paper (for private bathrooms)
• Basic cleaning supplies
• Games
• Movies

Upon arrival to campus, students will check in with summer programs staff before moving in to their residence hall. Students will receive arrival information instructions via email before the start of the program. We cannot allow students to move in early or stay after the published move-out time.

There is no parking at Berklee. You may park on the street at parking meters or use these local parking options. If you are pulling up to the building in a car, you will be expected to unload and immediately move your car to a parking space.

The Berklee Dining Services team works hard to offer the variety of foods that students want. With buffet vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus entrees inspired by homestyle and international fare, the goal is to serve delicious, healthy foods each and every day.

Meal plans are included in the housing cost, but students may want money for additional snacks or to go out to eat in the area. Meals are offered on an all-you-care-to-eat basis. Residents swipe their ID card each time they enter the Berklee Dining Hall. Below are the operating hours for summer 2020. 

Tuesday, May 26–Friday, July 10 and Saturday, August 15–Saturday, August 22

Monday–Friday

• Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

• Brunch: 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 11–Friday, August 14

Monday–Friday

• Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
• Continental Breakfast: 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Continental Lunch: 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

• Brunch: 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Continental Brunch: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Students living off-campus may purchase a meal plan when they arrive on campus by visiting the Berklee Dining Hall, located at 160 Massachusetts Avenue, or through the website. Students can also pay per meal in cash. 

For any questions or concerns regarding food allergies or menus, contact Sean Sturgis at sturgis-sean@aramark.com or 617-747-2063.