Medical Care for Students
Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a medical emergency should either call Public Safety at 617-747-8888 (extension 8888 if on campus) or 911 from any location.
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Berklee's Student Health Center at 135 Massachusetts Avenue
Berklee has a brand new Student Health Center located at 135 Massachusetts Avenue. With the launch of this center, enrolled students can now get treated for minor injuries and illnesses by a nurse directly on campus. The Student Health Center also offers massage therapy and physical therapy, all at one central location and at no cost to you as a Berklee student.
Nurse’s Office
The nurse’s office offers walk-in support for:
- basic first aid and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses;
- health and medical concerns and questions; and
- referrals to more urgent or specialized care.
The nurse’s office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment needed.
The nurse can also advise you over the phone (617-747-2019) about whether you need immediate medical care, what type of provider you need, and where to go. Berklee’s nurse’s office is staffed by Tufts Medical Center.
Tufts Medical Center and the Collegiate Clinic for Wellness
Tufts Medical Center is the preferred medical center for currently enrolled Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students. Tufts Medical Center is a major academic medical center with its main campus located in the heart of downtown Boston. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for both adults and children. Tufts Medical Center has pioneered innovative programs in clinical care, biomedical research, education, and health delivery for more than 220 years.
Additional services are available through Tufts Medical Center's Collegiate Clinic for Wellness, including same-day/next-day urgent care visits, and their goal is to provide the highest level of quality care for all of our student's needs. Berklee is committed to ensuring ease of access to medical care to reduce barriers to quality care.
Students who are currently enrolled can contact Tufts Medical Center's dedicated student line at 617-636-6006(Opens in a new window) to schedule an appointment in the Collegiate Clinic for Wellness (CCW) or to request more information. The phone line's hours of operation are Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no charge and no copay for visits to the CCW. Lab work, imaging studies, and appointments with other providers at TMC outside of the CCW will be charged to insurance. All major insurances are accepted, including the Berklee-sponsored health insurance plan(Opens in a new window).
Location
Because locations vary depending on the type of visit, students will be informed of the location when calling for an appointment. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call during business hours or visit online(Opens in a new window) anytime. Interpreter services are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Healthcare Near Campus
Use the Google map below to explore the locations of different urgent care, emergency rooms, and more near Berklee's Boston campus. On the top left corner of the map, there is a button that will expand the options to choose from.
