{"id":20596,"date":"2023-03-15T14:45:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T19:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/?p=20596"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:11:38","slug":"first-semester-checklist-for-berklee-online-degree-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/first-semester-checklist-for-berklee-online-degree-students\/","title":{"rendered":"First Semester Checklist for Berklee Online Degree Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-tips-deadlines-and-resources-for-new-berklee-online-students-starting-their-degree\">Essential Tips, Deadlines, and Resources for New Berklee Online Students Starting Their Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading up to your first semester at Berklee Online, it\u2019s completely understandable to feel stressed and overwhelmed, as well as excited. It can be difficult to keep track of all the communications that start coming through, which is why we\u2019re providing one handy place to keep track of all of the important benchmarks and items to check off on your to-do list leading up to the first day of classes. You\u2019re going to be great, and we look forward to helping you start your educational journey with Berklee Online!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schedule-a-call-with-your-advisor\"><strong>Schedule a Call with Your Advisor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Academic Advisor is available to help you every step of the way throughout your time at Berklee Online, from submitting your application to graduation. Before the first day of class, set up a call with your Advisor so that you can discuss your goals and learn how to make the most of your time in your program. Additionally, your Advisor can help you answer any questions you have about the other items on this checklist. You can contact your Advisor at 1-866-BERKLEE (US), +1-617-747-2146 (INTL) or <a href=\"mailto:advisors@online.berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">advisors@online.berklee.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-review-important-policies-and-dates\"><strong>Review Important Policies and Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of each new semester, you will receive an email reminder about important policies and dates. This will include information about the add\/drop period (when you can make adjustments to your course schedule), participation and attendance requirements to remain enrolled in a course, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) which tracks successful completion of coursework to maintain eligibility for student aid and remain in good academic standing. You can get a head start and review Berklee Online\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/about\/undergraduate-academic-policies?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">Undergraduate Degree Policies<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/about\/graduate-academic-policies?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Graduate Degree Policies<\/a> now.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-your-tuition\"><strong>Pay Your Tuition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before attending any classes, you will need to pay your tuition and fees for the semester by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/undergraduate-degree-academic-calendar?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">due date<\/a>. If you have an unpaid balance that appears on your account, you will be notified via email or your student portal. Paying your tuition balance before the tuition deadline will avoid a $150 late payment fee. You can view instructions on how to access your online statement or make payments for your tuition by watching the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degree-systems-tutorials?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">Degree Student Payments Tutorial<\/a>. Additionally, you can review information about Financial Aid for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/undergraduate-degree-tuition-financial-aid?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">undergrads<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/graduate-degree-tuition-financial-aid?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">grads<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-your-materials\"><strong>Buy Your Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know your course schedule, you\u2019ll need to buy the required materials to successfully complete your course. Course materials typically include textbooks, hardware, and software. You can view your required materials once you receive your login credentials by visiting Berklee Online\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/pvt\/home\" target=\"_blank\">My Home page<\/a>. You can also look up your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">course<\/a> in our catalog and scroll down to the \u201cRequirements\u201d section. Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/deals?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Student Deals page<\/a> for discounts exclusive to Berklee Online students.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complete-your-orientation-course\"><strong>Complete Your Orientation Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading up to your first semester, you will receive an email about taking your degree orientation course. We\u2019ve designed this short course for all incoming students to provide tips for success, an in-depth look at the online course learning environment, and other helpful information. The course can only be completed once you receive your credentials, and once you have, you can access your orientation by logging in to your Berklee Online <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/pvt\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">My Home page<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bookmark-the-knowledge-base\"><strong>Bookmark the Knowledge Base<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/help?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">Knowledge Base<\/a> is a one-stop shop for any questions that you may have about your Berklee Online course experience, accounts, audio technologies, and more. With dozens of helpful articles written by Berklee Online\u2019s Student Support team, you\u2019ll find the answers that you need quickly and easily. We recommend bookmarking the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/help?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">Knowledge Base<\/a> so you\u2019ll always be able to access it easily. If you do run into any questions or issues that can\u2019t be answered in the Knowledge Base, you can contact Berklee Online\u2019s Student Support team at 1-866-BERKLEE, Ext. 3 (Intl +1-617-747-2146, Ext. 3) or <a href=\"mailto:support@online.berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">support@online.berklee.edu<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sign-up-for-free-teletherapy\"><strong>Sign Up for Free Teletherapy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Degree students receive free access to teletherapy through <a href=\"https:\/\/uwill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Uwill<\/a>, the leading mental health and wellness service for colleges and students. Uwill provides an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive online counseling with a licensed therapist. Once you register for courses, you can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/app.uwill.com\/register\/1-_7l5dVPPyfE2JP8SJZYg\" target=\"_blank\">sign up<\/a> for your Uwill account using your berklee.edu email address.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-how-to-access-your-courses-nbsp\"><strong>Know How to Access Your Courses&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is less of a checklist item and more of a heads up about accessing your course on the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/about\/academic-calendar?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">first day of the semester<\/a>. On the first day of class, you will receive an email by 6 PM ET letting you know that your course is open. If you\u2019ve registered after the semester start date, then this email will arrive within a few hours of finalizing your enrollment. Once you receive a notification that your course is available, you can log in to your Berklee Online <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/my_home\" target=\"_blank\">My Home page<\/a> and access the first lesson of that course. To make sure that you have the best online experience, we recommend using <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\">Google Chrome<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-us-on-social-media\"><strong>Follow Us on Social Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to stay connected to the Berklee Online community is to follow us on social media: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/berkleeonline\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/berkleeonline\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/BerkleeMusic\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/berkleeonline\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@berkleeonline\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a>. Additionally, share on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/berkleeonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">LinkedIn<\/a> that you\u2019re starting your Berklee Online degree program and update your connections along the way! If you post in any of the aforementioned channels about something you\u2019re working on in your degree program, be sure to tag us so that we see it. We may even reshare it!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-subscribe-to-take-note\"><strong>Subscribe to <em>Take Note<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\">Take Note<\/a><\/em>\u2014which is the site you&#8217;re on right now!\u2014is Berklee Online\u2019s flagship digital magazine where you can find more helpful information like this, read about Berklee Online students and faculty, and learn about music industry trends. When you subscribe, you\u2019ll receive a monthly digest of articles so that you don\u2019t miss a thing! 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