The Office of Identity-Based Programs plays a pivotal role in helping students achieve their personal and academic goals by fostering meaningful campus-wide connections. Through a wide range of events, workshops, and programs, our office creates a supportive environment where students can engage with diverse communities, develop leadership skills, and access valuable resources.
Our mission is to foster a strong sense of community and belonging through thoughtfully curated student engagement opportunities in collaboration with the Berklee Bridge(Opens in a new window) and the wider Berklee community. Through our comprehensive support services like mentoring, as well as carefully designed programs and events, we encourage students to explore and deepen their understanding of intersecting identities, empowering them to connect with others and grow both personally and academically while enrolled at the College and Conservatory.
Our Programs
RISE: First Generation College Student Program
RISE aims to help first-generation college students Reach Independence through Support and Engagement, better navigating their Berklee experience with the help of student-centric programming, social opportunities, and parent/family connections.
SOMOS Latinx
SOMOS Latinx Program is a campus-wide initiative that celebrates the contributions of the Latinx and Hispanic diaspora to Berklee and the arts. It encourages creative exploration, cultural appreciation, and community-building and provides a strong foundation for success at Berklee and beyond.
Black Scholars Initiative
The Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) is a campus-wide program that ignites the passion and talents of students, supports and honors their collective backgrounds, and helps them create a solid foundation to navigate life at Berklee and beyond.