Room assignments are made upon the Summer Programs student's arrival on the day of move-in, based on age and gender identity. Students who have a request to room with a particular person are asked to bring a documented request with them to move-in (e.g. email, letter, text message, etc.) that states their mutual agreement to live together. We also highly recommend arriving to check-in at the same time, as roommate assignments are typically made based on the order of the check-in line. The Housing and Residential Life team does their best to honor all requests, and will by default pair roommates by age group (minors will be grouped separately from 18+ students) and gender identity. Students who identify as non-binary have the option to choose which residence hall assignment they feel most comfortable in at the time of check-in. Residence halls are located close to or a relatively short distance from the buildings in which classes, rehearsals, and other on-campus activities and events take place.
Requests
Due to the limited availability of residence hall rooms on campus, we are unable to accommodate requests. If a Summer Programs participant needs a room with specific features, please see the article below outlining the process on requesting accommodations.
Summer Programs Accommodations
Accessibility Resources for Students
Accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Accommodations for students enrolled in one of Berklee's summer programs are created through an interactive process that includes the student, the faculty, the Office of Housing and Residential Education, a dietitian, and the Accessibility Resources for Students staff. Students can request academic, housing, and dietary accommodations by following the appropriate steps listed below.
Additionally, Accessibility Resources provides available services such as academic coaching services, Testing Center, Alternative Format, and referrals to adaptive technologies.
Students should submit documentation of their disability or special need, and the request for accommodation before the program start date. Accommodations cannot be arranged unless appropriate documentation is on file with Berklee.
For more information on services for students with disabilities, contact Accessibility Resources for Students at 617-747-2387 or accessibilityresources@berklee.edu.
Academic Accommodations
To request academic accommodations, a student should do the following:
- Submit the Summer Program Registration with Accessibility Resources form.
- Submit documentation of the student's disability or disabilities. Documentation can be uploaded to the request form, emailed to accessibilityresources@berklee.edu, faxed to 617-747-2091, or delivered to Accessibility Resources, located at 939 Boylston Street.
- Schedule a welcome meeting online or call Accessibility Resources at 617-747-2387. As part of the welcome meeting, a staff member will review the student's prior experience with accommodations, discuss current barriers to access, review the available documentation, and establish reasonable accommodations.
Housing Accommodations
To request housing accommodation, a student should do the following:
- Submit the Summer Housing Accommodation Request form.
- Submit documentation of the student's disability or disabilities, which substantiates a housing accommodation. Documentation can be uploaded to the request form, emailed to accessibilityresources@berklee.edu, faxed to 617-747-2091, or delivered to Accessibility Resources, located at 939 Boylston Street. Documentation should include:
- a clear statement of the condition(s), including diagnosis;
- the current functional limitation(s) imposed by the impairment and a description of how it substantially limits a major life activity;
- a description of how a shared space will adversely impact the student’s ability to live in the residence hall (in the case of a single room request); and
- supporting information regarding whether this accommodation is medically necessary/required in order for the student to have equal access to the residence hall.
- Schedule a welcome meeting online or call Accessibility Resources at 617-747-2387. As part of the welcome meeting, an Accessibility Resources staff member and the student will discuss barriers to housing and how an accommodation(s) will provide access.
Dietary Accommodations
To request dietary accommodations, a student should do the following:
- Submit the Summer Housing Accommodation Request form.
- Submit documentation of the student's disability or disabilities, which substantiates a dietary accommodation. Documentation can be uploaded to the request form, emailed to accessibilityresources@berklee.edu, faxed to 617-747-2091, or delivered to Accessibility Resources, located at 939 Boylston Street. Documentation should be submitted from a medical doctor and/or registered dietitian and should identify the following information:
- Supporting information regarding an accommodation that will provide equal access to dining facilities
- A list of allergies or restrictions, and how they might affect the student's disability or disabilities
- A clear statement of the condition(s), including diagnosis
- Schedule a welcome meeting online or call Accessibility Resources at 617-747-2387. As part of the welcome meeting, a staff member and the student will discuss barriers, restrictions, and how an accommodation(s) will provide access to the dining hall.
- If eligible and reasonable accommodations are established, the student will be referred to meet with Berklee's registered dietician or the director of dining services for a consultation. Please visit the dining website for more information.