Academy Students and Families
Welcome Academy Students and Families
At Interlochen Arts Academy, young artists find the high school they may only have imagined possible. Here, you’ll find information to help you prepare for the Academy, understand the wide array of campus resources available to support students, and find ways to stay engaged as a family. If you need assistance, please call the Student Affairs Office at 231.276.7378 or email academy@interlochen.org.
Preparing for Academy
What to pack, how to prepare, and what to expect
Academy Student Support
Resources for current Academy students
Academy Family Resources
Resources for families to keep in touch
Education Community Login
Access forms, documents, class schedules
A student's perspective
Learn how four-year Interlochen Arts Academy dancer Austin Dabney made the leap from Interlochen to the Boston Ballet.
Find Support
Interested in speaking with someone directly about Interlochen Arts Academy? Contact a member of our staff below.
Associate Director of Admission, Academy; Instructor of Clarinet, Interlochen Online
231.276.7476 231.276.7476 Send Email
A parent's perspective
Arts Academy parents discuss how Interlochen has shaped their children's lives and helped them thrive artistically, academically, and socially.
Arts Academy News & Features
Assistant Director of Admissions Christina Calamaio shares how to have the best possible audition experience, what younger students can do to prepare, and how an arts boarding school can set you up for success as a college music major.
Visual arts senior Lukas shares his top tips for prospective freshmen—from keeping in touch with your family to finding a healthy work-life balance.
From on-campus workshops to speaking engagements in China, Director of Animation Briana Yarhouse reflects on a whirlwind of artistic, educational, and professional opportunities.
From designing a striking set for “The Women of Lockerbie” to getting accepted into the college of her dreams, this talented student artist is dreaming big.
More than 70 Arts Camp and Arts Academy alumni received nominations across 14 award categories, including Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Best Musical Theater Album, and Best Folk Album.
Two Interlochen Arts Academy seniors weigh in on academic classes, instructor quality, and more.