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

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‘The place where I needed to be’: How Kazakh artist Assyl Rassulkyzy found the school of her dreams at Interlochen

The second-year senior shares highlights of her Interlochen experience, from finding support as an international student to performing Kazakh rap songs in front of her peers.

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Interlochen alumni nominated for 67th annual GRAMMY Awards

Chappell Roan, Norah Jones, Bill Frissell, and Laura Karpman lead an accomplished cohort of alumni nominees.

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Sparkling costumes and fresh scenic design will grace this year’s performance of ‘The Nutcracker’

Featuring more roles than ever and a live performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic score, the performance promises holiday enjoyment for audiences of all ages.

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Class Ambassadors propel fundraising in 2024

This year, Arts Academy alumni banded together to lead an innovative approach in class giving. Here’s how their efforts paid off—and how new donors can get involved.

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Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024 in pictures

Over the course of a fun-filled weekend, alumni enjoyed performances, classes, and plenty of time to share memories with new and old friends.

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From Eastern Europe to Emerald Beach: The Creanga-Cockrell family shares their multigenerational Interlochen story

Alumni and current/former faculty members Yvonne Creanga and Alexandra Cockrell reflect on Interlochen’s transformative effect on their family—from providing a way out of communist Romania to fostering cherished family memories.