IMPORTANT: 

You must reserve an arrival time in advance for vaccination clearance and testing, and be cleared from testing by the start of orientation in order to participate.

Learn more about the arrival and testing process.

This session is repeated. Please arrive early for your preferred time, as it is first-come first-served.

Be sure to join us as we welcome Berklee’s newest entering class. This welcome concert and presentation features talented Berklee students, alumni, and notable administrators. The event is free for students and families. This is a first-come, first-served event.

Please note, for security purposes, large bags, backpacks, instruments and equipment are not permitted, and our security team does perform bag checks of purses and small personal items. To ensure you are on time for the performance, please arrive early and expect to wait in a brief line. The doors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

This session is repeated. Please arrive early for your preferred time, as it is first-come first-served.

Be sure to join us as we welcome Berklee’s newest entering class. This welcome concert and presentation features talented Berklee students, alumni, and notable administrators. The event is free for students and families. This is a first-come, first-served event.

Please note, for security purposes, large bags, backpacks, instruments and equipment are not permitted, and our security team does perform bag checks of purses and small personal items. To ensure you are on time for the performance, please arrive early and expect to wait in a brief line. The doors will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

IMPORTANT: 

You must reserve an arrival time in advance for vaccination clearance and testing, and be cleared from testing by the start of orientation in order to participate.

Learn more about the arrival and testing process.

Pick up your software bundle, laptop, etc. at the Student Computer Support.

IMPORTANT: 

You must reserve an arrival time in advance for vaccination clearance and testing, and be cleared from testing by the start of orientation in order to participate.

Learn more about the arrival and testing process.

Pick up your software bundle, laptop, etc. at the Student Computer Support.

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A keynote panel on the topic of what it means to be an artist in today's industry, with panelists Terri Lyne Carrington (Zildjian Chair and Founder and Artistic Director, Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute), Danilo Pérez (Founder and Artistic Director, Berklee Global Jazz Institute), and Matthew Marsit (Chair Instrumental Studies, Boston Conservatory at Berklee). Moderated by Roya Hu, Senior Director of Faculty Development.

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Free time for campus tour, technology distribution, etc.

Meet with recent Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) master’s graduates.

Required. All students and advisors register for courses.

Please reference the following page for more information about registration: Registering for Courses for the Master of Music in Global Jazz

IMPORTANT: 

You must reserve an arrival time in advance for vaccination clearance and testing, and be cleared from testing by the start of orientation in order to participate.

Learn more about the arrival and testing process.

Required for all incoming graduate students. Meet with Marco Pignataro and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) team.

Learn how the Career Center can support you and help you find opportunities as you explore career paths and pursue your goals. Find out how to apply for student employment and learn about internships, career programs, services, and resources. This session is mandatory for all new graduate students. Learn more at berklee.edu/career-center.

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Live Zoom with our Artists in Residence.

Rehearsals in rooms 301, 304.3, 310, and 311.

IMPORTANT: 

You must reserve an arrival time in advance for vaccination clearance and testing, and be cleared from testing by the start of orientation in order to participate.

Learn more about the arrival and testing process.

Required for residential international students.

Learn about the many library resources available to you and tour the facilities.

Introduction to your ensembles and review of the BGJI Policy Handbook.

Part 1: Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion at Berklee
Lacretia Flash, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

This session provides an overview of diversity and inclusion at Berklee, core functions and domains of the diversity and inclusion office, and institutional priorities as we enter into a new academic year.

Part 2: It's Your Berklee
Kelly Downes, Chief Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator

This session provides information about Berklee's Equity and Title IX Policy.

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An optional yoga session. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear clothing for movement.

IMPORTANT: 

You must reserve an arrival time in advance for vaccination clearance and testing, and be cleared from testing by the start of orientation in order to participate.

Learn more about the arrival and testing process.

The Health & Wellness department will host a session on balancing the demands of being a performing artist student, while also nurturing one's personal growth in healthy ways. The session will also provide information about services, resources, and programs here at Berklee aimed at supporting your health and wellbeing while a student here. Learn ways you can tune in to your health and wellbeing!

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This reception and concert is open to all graduate students and features student performers from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. Join your classmates and faculty in celebrating your week.