Testing
While a negative COVID-19 test is not required to check in for your program, we strongly encourage all participants to take a COVID-19 test prior to arriving on campus. Additionally, if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we kindly request that you stay home and prioritize the health and safety of our community.
Students who withdraw for medical reasons may be eligible to receive a prorated adjustment of tuition for their program. To request a medical withdrawal from an on-campus program, the student is required to submit written verification from a doctor that confirms the student couldn't complete the program due to a medical issue. Verifications must be submitted to summer@berklee.edu.
Immunization
While proof of vaccination is no longer required, we strongly recommend all participants receive the full COVID-19 vaccination, including the primary series and a booster dose, for the well-being and safety of our community.
Please see the full list of immunization requirements below:
Berklee Summer Programs Immunization Requirements
In accordance with Massachusetts law, Berklee requires that Summer Programs participants present evidence that they are immunized against the following:
| Required Immunization | Doses | Important Notes |
| Polio | 4 |
4 doses; 4th dose must be given on or after the 4th birthday and 6 months after the previous dose, or a 5th dose is required. 3 doses are acceptable if the 3rd dose is given on or after the 4th birthday and 6 months after the previous dose. Proof of polio vaccination is not required for students ages 18+. |
| Hepatitis B | 3 |
3 doses, given over a 6-month period; or immune titer report (results of blood test) |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | 2 |
2 doses of combined MMR vaccine; or 2 doses Measles, 2 doses Mumps, 2 doses Rubella, or immune titer report (results of blood tests) for all 3 diseases |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | 2 |
2 doses of vaccine; or immune titer report (results of blood test); or verified history of disease |
| Meningococcal Disease | 1 |
1 dose within the last 5 years for anyone 21 years old and younger; only the MenACWY or MCV4 vaccine is acceptable |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) | 1 |
1 dose within the last 10 years |
| COVID-19 | -- |
While proof of vaccination is no longer required, we strongly recommend all participants receive the full COVID-19 vaccination, including the primary series and a booster dose, for the well-being and safety of our community. |
Note: All Summer Programs students must adhere to the above immunization requirements as defined by Massachusetts law as well as those required by Berklee, regardless of regional immunization policies that may differ from Massachusetts law and/or Berklee.