Parent Handbook 2010–2011 - Berklee College of Music

Student Services
Berklee offers a number of services designed to strengthen the overall
educational experience of students by facilitating professional, academic, and
personal growth.
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students (921)
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
coordinates many of the college offices and services relating to the educational
and daily college life of all students.
Office of the Registrar (921)
The Office of the Registrar offers a wide variety of services to the Berklee
community. Many services can now be accessed online through my.berklee.net.
Web services include student course registration and access to online course
schedules, semester grades, and (unofficial) academic transcripts. The Office of
the Registrar homepage offers downloadable academic requirements for all
major fields of study, an online version of the current registration manual, and
other helpful student academic information.
The office is open daily for students and faculty to receive services directly from
staff. Services include enrollment verification, transcript requests, graduation
counseling, transfer credit evaluation (for both new and enrolled students), and
services for formerly enrolled alumni who wish to return to Berklee.
The Office of the Registrar coordinates student health insurance on campus (for
specific questions regarding use of insurance, students should contact
Gallagher-Koster Insurance directly), publishes the registration manual twice
annually, provides enrollment information to applicable parties both internal
and external to Berklee, maintains the academic records of all alumni and
enrolled students, and provides registration services to most special
(nonmatriculated) programs offered by Berklee. The Office of the Registrar
produces the academic probation and dean’s lists each term. Feedback and
suggestions on services are always welcome.
Counseling and Advising Center (939)
The Counseling and Advising Center is a multipurpose department that offers
a variety of support services, including academic advising, first-year advising,
international student advising, personal counseling, and services for students
with disabilities. Staff members are experts in their disciplines who are also
cross-trained so that they can assist with complex situations that require
consulting or collaborating with other team members. The center is accessed via
the third floor of 921 Boylston Street. Appointments can be made by calling 617
747-2310 or by speaking with the receptionist at the greeting counter.
Personal Counseling
The Counseling and Advising Center offers free, short-term, confidential
mental health counseling to enrolled students. The choices, conflicts, and
pressures of life at college are viewed as developmental processes that at times
require additional support. A team of licensed mental health clinicians is
available to assist students with a variety of mental health concerns, such as
For the most up-to-date information, visit berklee.edu.