First-Semester Schedule

First-Semester Schedule Components

Berklee College of Music's first-semester schedule includes foundational courses in core music, performance, and liberal arts and sciences. Each program (degree or diploma) has a set of course components that are required to ensure you stay on track for major selection and timely graduation. 

You can verify your program by logging on to my.berklee.edu, clicking on the "My Registration Profile" link, and looking under the title "Academic Profile."


Determining Your First-Semester Schedule: Assessment, Exams, and Audition

Berklee uses your responses to the Entering Student Proficiency Assessment (ESPA) and other placement forms and assessments to create a first-semester schedule of classes that are the best fit for you. Learn more about how Berklee builds each component of your first-semester schedule below:

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One Stop Advisor

Your One Stop advisor can help you take care of your registration, billing, and financial aid tasks.

International Advisor

Your international advisor can help international students with topics like OPT and visas, and connect you with the Study Abroad office.

Case Manager

Your case manager can support your well-being by helping you access appropriate treatments, find medical providers, and other resources.

Career Advisor

Your career advisor can jumpstart your career by helping you find and prepare for job, internship, and performance opportunities and auditions.

Campus Life Advisor

Your campus life advisor can help you find your community through clubs and activities.

Access Advisor

Your access advisor can help you with requesting class, housing, or dietary accommodations for a disability.

Success Advisor

Your success advisor is your main point person at Berklee, who helps you map your path, stay on track, and graduate on time.

Every undergraduate student has a personalized support team to guide their educational journey throughout their time at Berklee. Your success advisor—your main point person at Berklee—collaborates with a group of specialized wellness, financial, accessibility, international, major, and career advisors who are all here to support your success.

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