Coaching Services
Coaching Playlist Options
Berklee offers multiple coaching resources on campus and we recognize that sometimes it's hard to tell where to start. Check out our curated coaching "playlists" if you're not sure where to start for help!
Facing Challenges
'I'm struggling' - Personal / Medical
You are not alone. Let's connect you to resources:
- If this is not an emergency, we recommend connecting with your case manager. They can make sure you are connected to additional resources
- Needing to speak with someone confidentially? Counseling Services can support you.
- Wellness coaching can you develop wellness routines and address personal struggles by helping students goal-set and elicit their own ideas as "potential solutions." Guided by professional staff, these coachings are a private and non-judgmental service, that uses a harm reduction approach, and meets the student where they are at.
- Communicate with your instructors if you find yourself falling behind in classes. Faculty appreciate knowing that something "is up" and that you're connecting with resources for help. They are more likely to offer support if they know something is going on.
'I'm struggling' - Academics
You are not alone. Let's see how we can improve the situation
- Make an appointment with your student success advisor. If you feel like it would be easier to speak to a peer, connect with the student advising mentors (SAMs) to get their advice.
- Tutoring options are available for most fundamental classes.
- Faculty office hours - every instructor is required to list their office hours in their syllabus. They often publish them on their course page on ol.berklee.edu as well. Office hours are for you to ask questions and get help directly from your instructor
- Peer academic coaching is offered by CORE Music Tutoring. They can help with time management, methods of learning, study habits, and more!
I have an IEP, 504 Plan, or accommodations
Did you know that Berklee requires students to register for accommodations that can help you excel?
- Connect with Accessibility Resources for Students to learn more about accommodations and resources, such as Academic Coaching and the Testing Center
Academic Warning / Warning on Contract
Many students find themselves on warning for a variety of reasons. Regardless of how you got here, you still belong at Berklee and we know you have what it takes to reach your Berklee goals.
- Meet 1:1 Student Success Programming, especially if you're not sure what really lead to this academic standing.
- Be honest about things that are within your control to make changes.
- You're required to meet with your student success advisor, but after that initial meeting, stay in touch! The more informed they are about what's going on this semester, the more opportunity and time there is to support you.
- Many students who were in the same academic status described having a medical-based concern but didn't seek help. Reach out to Case Management so they can provide both on-campus and off-campus resources to you should a concern come up or still persist.
Academic Contract
Lots of students find themselves here for a variety of reasons.
- Meet 1:1 Student Success Programming, especially if you're not sure what really lead to this academic standing.
- Reflect on what changes you made during your last semester. What would you like to change moving forward?
- Create an academic plan with your student success advisor and discuss what type of support will help you the most this semester.
Student Experiences
First Generation Student Assistance
Being the first person in your family to attend college can bring both pride and pressure to your collegiate experience. Here's how to take some pressure off:
- Meet with RISE Program Staff. While the program hosts group activities, we're always here to speak to you 1:1 about your experience and help you navigate your college experience.
- Needing to speak with someone confidentially? Counseling Services can support you with the challenges of being a college student, the pressure of your external and familial support system, and just being a human who is developing into their personhood and professional identity.
- Learn how to use your health insurance and all the wellness services we have to offer with a case manager.
- Your student success advisor is your biggest academic cheerleader. Let them know how classes are going, what majors you're interested in, and long-term academic plans.
1st year - Getting Used to College
The first year should be about exploration and setting up habits that function for you! Whether that is how you study for exams, make time to recharge, set reminders to eat, or learn how to prioritize everything, get help assessing what works for you.
- Peer academic coaching is offered by CORE Music Tutoring. Their mission is to support students academically and musically as begin their college experience by providing peer mentorship and accountability.
- Wellness coaching can help you establish good habits early! Students typically seek routines for nutrition, sleep hygiene, physical movement, self-care attunement, and how to cope with feelings of being overwhelmed. There's certainly more to choose from!
- Connect with student advising mentors (SAM) about academic experiences they would recommend in your first year!
2nd year - Decisions, Decisions
This year you're in the decision-making process. You're starting a major and deciding if it's the right fit. You're discovering co-curricular activities that you would like to participate in. You're hearing your friends talking about Valencia and wondering how to do that. You're noticing upperclassmen talk about internships.
Absorb all of the information and connect with your support network about what decisions you need to make and how to align them with your goals
- Talk with Study Abroad about the program, but also talk with your major department and student success advisor about how to academic plan for this exciting term abroad.
- Meet with the Career Center if you haven't already. Learn about first job experiences on campus that could help support a future internship opportunity.
- Check back in with the basics. Are your habits still functioning to support these new opportunities and more advanced coursework? Or do you need a tune-up to feel more positive about this semester?
3rd year - Making Moves
You've got two years down, and let's make the last two the best. Check in with your support network if you're making any changes to your plan:
- Student Success Advising to confirm your path to graduation
- Case Management if any new health and wellness concerns have come up
- Career Center for internship advice, but also to start curating your resume and making professional connections at Career Jam
- If you have accommodations, make sure that they are set up with Accessibility Resources for Students.
- Check in with Wellness coaching if you are feeling burnout or sustaining your passion.
4th year - Graduation Preparation
Most students in their final two semesters are already building their post-undergraduate lives, but the key is to stay present so you can walk across that stage at Commencement.
- Check back in with the basics. Are your habits still functioning to support these new opportunities and more advanced coursework? Or do you need a tune-up to feel more positive about this semester?
- Confirm that your academic graduation plan works. Check your degree audit before meeting with both your major department and student success advisor.
- If you are relocating after graduation and currently have medical providers, talk with Case Management about how to search for new providers in your new city!
- Update and review any new content for your job or graduate school search with the Career Center.