Traveling to Berklee as a Minor

Updated on June 5th, 2023

While many parents/guardians travel to Boston with their child(ren) to accompany them throughout check-in, this is not a requirement and some students opt to travel to their program independently.

Below are some tips for those traveling to Berklee as a minor (under 18 years of age).

  • All major US airlines have policies in place related to flights for “unaccompanied minors,” and they may charge a separate fee for unaccompanied minors to fly. We recommend that parents/guardians check with the airline before booking a flight to determine what requirements may apply to your minor.   
     
  • Hotels across the city of Boston typically have policies in place that bar minors from checking into their hotel alone. We recommend calling hotels prior to booking to confirm that minors are permitted to check in alone, or trying to book travel that would not require overnight accommodations prior to the start of your program. 
     
  • Berklee is unable to house students of any age on campus prior to the start date of their program. We recommend arranging travel to occur on the morning of the start date of your program, either during the beginning of your check-in period or prior to the start of your check-in period. In the event that you are unable to travel to campus and arrive before your check-in window, we recommend arranging overnight off-campus accommodations for all pre-program arrivals. Program-related activities typically begin within one hour of your check-in window.    
     
  • Berklee is unable to extend a student's stay on campus after the end date of their program. We recommend arranging travel to depart towards the end of the last day of the program. For evening check-out times, there are usually program-related activities scheduled up until two hours prior to the check-out time listed on each individual program page's move-out time, where applicable. For example, if your check-out time is listed as 7 PM, there are typically program-related activities scheduled up until 5 PM. Specific details of your program's arrival Arrival and Move-out Date/Time can be found on your program's page. You can find links to all program pages via our All Programs web page. All early departures will need to be approved by the program's director(s), as most final showcases and performances occur on the final day of the program.

In the event that your travel plans are disrupted or you need further guidance, please contact the Office of Summer Programs for assistance at summer@berklee.edu.

Arriving Late To Your Program

2024 Information Coming Soon

We are currently working to update this article with relevant information for Summer 2024. Please revisit this page later in the season to access more details on this topic. 
Below is the information from last year:

 

 

Each program has a dedicated check-in window, typically during the morning of the first day of programming. If you are unable to arrive within your program's allotted check-in window, Summer Programs staff will be available to assist you in the lobby of 160 Massachusetts Avenue until 5 PM ET (unless otherwise noted below).

The policies for late arrival vary depending on program. Please read the late arrival details for each program type below:

Programs Beginning Monday or Tuesday

If unforeseen delays during travel prevent you from arriving before 5 PM ET on the first day of programming, you must:

  • Send an email to the Summer Programs Advising team at summer@berklee.edu to let them know:
    • your name
    • an email address and phone number where you can be reached while traveling
    • the program you are registered for
    • your new arrival time
    • a request for a check-in appointment the following day during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM ET). An advisor will follow up with you to offer you available check-in appointment times.
  • If you are staying on-campus, report to the Housing Department on Berklee's main campus, located at 150 Massachusetts Avenue, to receive your housing assignment. Moving into your room is not the same as checking in for your program. You still must schedule a check-in appointment with a Summer Programs advisor during business hours to formally check in and participate in your program.
 
 

Programs Beginning Friday

Berklee is not able to accommodate late arrivals past 5 PM ET on the first day of any programming beginning on a Friday. Students who arrive after 5 PM ET on the first day of programming beginning on a Friday will be withdrawn and refunded according to the published refund schedule. 

 
 

Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive

Check-in for the Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive is a campus-wide event that runs during the weekend prior to the first week of classes at the following times:

  • Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM ET at various locations (refer to your Check-In Pass sent via email approximately two weeks prior to the program for your assigned check-in location)
  • Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM ET at 160 Massachusetts Avenue

Arriving Late on Saturday

If you arrive on Saturday after 5 PM ET, please report to 160 Massachusetts Avenue at 9 AM ET the following morning. 

If you are staying on-campus, report to the Housing Department on Berklee's main campus, located at 150 Massachusetts Avenue, to receive your housing assignment. Moving into your room is not the same as checking in for your program. You still must report to 160 Massachusetts Avenue on Sunday during the 9 AM - 3 PM ET window to formally check in and participate in the program.

Arriving Late on Sunday

If unforeseen delays during travel prevent you from arriving before 3 PM ET on Sunday, you must:

  • Send an email to the Summer Programs Advising team at summer@berklee.edu to let them know your new arrival time and to request a check-in appointment the following day during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM ET). An advisor will follow up with you to offer you available check-in appointment times.
  • If you are staying on-campus, report to the Housing Department on Berklee's main campus, located at 150 Massachusetts Avenue on the third floor, to move into your room. Moving into your room is not the same as checking in for your program. You still must schedule a check-in appointment with a Summer Programs advisor during business hours to formally check in and participate in your program.

Arriving After Sunday

Berklee is not able to accommodate late arrivals past 5 PM ET on Monday of the first week of programming. 

If you arrive on Monday during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM ET), please send an email to the Summer Programs Advising team at summer@berklee.edu to schedule a same-day check-in appointment. 

Students who arrive after 5 PM ET on Monday will be withdrawn and refunded according to the published refund schedule.