Congratulations on your acceptance to Boston Conservatory at Berklee! We’re excited to welcome you into our unique community of artists. On this page, you will find important information about preparing to start your studies at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Please check back here often, as information will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Attend a Webinar to Help You Prepare for the Fall
Over the summer, we will be offering several webinars and virtual drop-in sessions to help you prepare for your arrival on campus this fall. Browse our offerings below by month, and make sure to check back often, as event information will be updated regularly and new sessions may be added.
Please note, these events may be recorded and archived; available recordings can be found on this page.
May 2023
New Student and Family Welcome Webinar May 31 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET New students and families are invited to meet staff from the Office of New Student and Family Programs and the Office of Housing and Residential Education, along with representatives from both Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee admissions teams. REGISTER
June 2023
Virtual Office Hours
June 2
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Join staff members from the offices of New Student and Family Programs, Accessibility Resources for Students, Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, International Student Services, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising for a drop-in question and answer session. Students are welcome to drop in at any time during the two hours, and staff will be ready to answer questions about onboarding in either a group setting or one-on-one in a breakout room. REGISTER
Pre-Orientation Programs Webinar
June 21
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET Learn more about options for pre-arrival programs ahead of fall orientation, including the Black Scholars Initiative, Neurodivergent program, and SOMOS Latinx. REGISTER
Virtual Office Hours
June 22
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Join staff members from the offices of New Student and Family Programs, Accessibility Resources for Students, Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, International Student Services, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising for a drop-in question and answer session. Students are welcome to drop in at any time during the two hours, and staff will be ready to answer questions about onboarding in either a group setting or one-on-one in a breakout room. REGISTER
One Stop Webinar
June 28
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Hosted by the One Stop Student Services team. REGISTER
July 2023
Next Steps Webinar
July 11
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. ET
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee admissions representatives as they discuss next steps for enrollment for fall 2023 incoming students. This webinar will cover the items in the Next Steps tab of the application portal, in addition to details about the private teacher preference form (for select majors), the My First Berklee Project, and the I-20/F-1 visa application for international students. REGISTER
Virtual Office Hours
July 11
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Join staff members from the offices of New Student and Family Programs, Accessibility Resources for Students, Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, International Student Services, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising for a drop-in question and answer session. Students are welcome to drop in at any time during the two hours, and staff will be ready to answer questions about onboarding in either a group setting or one-on-one in a breakout room. REGISTER
Undergraduate New Student Social
July 13
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
Meet entering undergraduate Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music students during this informal virtual social. Hosted by the Office of New Student and Family Programs. REGISTER
Health and Wellness Webinar
July 14
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Hosted by the Office of Health and Wellness and the Office of New Student and Family Programs. REGISTER
Student Success Advising Webinar
July 20
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET Join this webinar to hear from our Student Success Advising area, as well as New Student and Family Programs, about what your Student Success Advisor will offer, how course schedules are built, the support resources available to Berklee students, and more. REGISTER
International Student Webinar
July 26
2:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Hosted by the Office of International Student Services and the Office of New Student and Family Programs. REGISTER
Undergraduate New Student Social
July 25
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET
Meet entering undergraduate Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music students during this informal virtual social. Hosted by the Office of New Student and Family Programs. REGISTER
Virtual Office Hours
July 28
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Join staff members from the offices of New Student and Family Programs, Accessibility Resources for Students, Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, International Student Services, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising for a drop-in question and answer session. Students are welcome to drop in at any time during the two hours, and staff will be ready to answer questions about onboarding in either a group setting or one-on-one in a breakout room. REGISTER
August 2023
Housing and Move-In Webinar
August 8
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Hosted by the Office of Housing and Residential Education and the Office of New Student and Family Programs. REGISTER
Virtual Office Hours
August 10
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
For undergraduate students. Join staff members from the offices of New Student and Family Programs, Accessibility Resources for Students, Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, International Student Services, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising for a drop-in question and answer session. Students are welcome to drop in at any time during the two hours, and staff will be ready to answer questions about onboarding in either a group setting or one-on-one in a breakout room. REGISTER
Review Next Steps for Enrollment
Boston Conservatory’s next steps checklist can be found in the application portal.
The list contains important information and tasks that accepted students must complete prior to arriving on campus for New Student Orientation. Following this checklist and completing items by the indicated due dates will help ensure a smooth start to your semester. If you have questions about next step items or need help, email an enrollment officer at eo@berklee.edu.
International Students: Begin the Visa Process
International students are required to obtain an F-1 visa prior to commencing their study in the U.S. We recommend beginning this process as soon as possible. Learn more about international visas.
New Student Orientation
All entering undergraduate and graduate students are required to register for and attend new student orientation, even if they have attended Boston Conservatory in the past.
Undergraduate orientation will take place Saturday, August 26 through Saturday, September 2. View orientation details and register here. If you have any questions about undergraduate orientation, please contact Berklee’s Office of New Student and Family Programs at nsfp@berklee.edu.
Graduate orientation will take place Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1. Please plan to arrive in Boston no later than Sunday, August 27. Details about graduate orientation will be available soon on the Boston Conservatory website. If you have any questions, please contact the Music Division at bcbmusicassistant@berklee.edu.
If you have any questions or need assistance, email Boston Conservatory’s admissions team at bcb@berklee.edu.
