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.

Ken LaBate

Ken LaBate

Executive Dean of Admission

231.276.7372 231.276.7372 Send Email
Andrea Kennard

Andrea Kennard

Assistant Director of Admission

231.276.7419 231.276.7419 Send Email
Alicia Jablonski

Alicia Jablonski

Assistant Director of Admission

231.276.7467 231.276.7467 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

Odette, her maidens, and Prince Siegfried at the lake.
Detroit PBS to broadcast Interlochen Arts Academy’s “Swan Lake” ballet April 22, 24, and 26

The performance will air on the Michigan Learning Channel at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Interlochen Arts Academy students perform a scene from Susan Pak's play 'The Great MC.'
The best high schools for acting & theatre

Want to pursue a career in the spotlight? These schools can help you get there.

The Music Center
Best performing arts boarding schools in the U.S.: What to look for

From specialized arts programs to exceptional resources, we’ll show you what to look for when choosing a school.

A student dressed in bright blue traditional Zambian garb presents from a poster board about her country.
A safe and supportive environment: Find out how Interlochen helps international students thrive as they study the arts

Students and staff members share insights into Interlochen’s vibrant international community, including student groups and special celebrations.

Khadija Khadjimedova, the 2025 Virginia Ball winner
Interlochen Arts Academy announces the winner of the 2025 Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Competition

Khadija Iskandar Khadjimedova, a junior from Sevierville, Tennessee, has been selected to receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Academy as a creative writing major.

A woman with brightly colored hair stands in front of a graffiti background.
A world of collaboration: Film & New Media instructor Lesley Tye invites her students to embrace cross-departmental work

A gifted writer and director who earned her chops in L.A.’s film and television scene, Tye welcomes diverse perspectives and encourages her students to think for themselves.