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Jan. 15 is the Priority Application Deadline for Interlochen Arts Camp and Arts Academy. Programs fill quickly—submit your app today!
Continuing Your Interlochen Journey
Discover your next steps
Re-Enroll for Interlochen Arts Camp
Details regarding re-enrollment to Interlochen Arts Camp for all eligible students will be sent via email in early September. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Admission & Financial Aid. We can't wait to welcome you back to campus next summer!
Register for Interlochen Online
Interlochen Online allows students to experience Interlochen’s acclaimed artistic training from anywhere in the world. These innovative programs are led by many of the same expert instructors who teach at Interlochen Arts Camp and are excellent ways to prepare for future Camp sessions, Arts Academy studies, and college applications.
Interlochen Online’s offerings include four-week courses, accredited certificate programs, and private lessons in music, theatre, creative writing, dance, visual arts, and film, as well as college advising. Frequent sessions, self-directed course structures, and a la carte lesson scheduling enable programs to fit seamlessly into students’ busy lives.
Register today—no audition or portfolio required. View Programs
Make the Leap: From Camp to Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy is the ideal environment for students to take their artistic talent to new heights. Our students forge richer connections with mentors and peers, develop their skills as creative problem solvers, and train with world-class instructors in world-class facilities. More than 55% of current Academy students are former Campers. The magic of Camp is profoundly magnified at Academy, and the opportunity to access a transformational high school experience awaits your student at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Contact the Office of Admission at 231.276.7472 or admission@interlochen.org to learn how to take the leap from Camp to Academy.
Come to hear about life at Interlochen Arts Academy and learn how to apply.
Application Nights
Come to the air-conditioned Admission Office, have some snacks, and work on your application with help from the experts. Laptop computers will be available.
Parent and Family Open Houses
Invite your family to campus to learn more about the transition from Camp to Academy. You'll meet with students, faculty, and admission representatives and learn all the details of applying and enrolling.
Cabin Talks
Admission representatives visit the high school and intermediate divisions periodically to provide information and answer questions about Interlochen Arts Academy for interested students. Check in with your cabin counselor to see when Admission is coming to you.
Life at Interlochen Arts Academy is a little different than life at Camp. Here’s an example of a typical schedule for an Arts Academy student.
- 7:30 a.m. - Wake up, shower, and eat breakfast at Stone Cafeteria
- 8:30 a.m. - Classes begin
- 11:30 a.m. - Lunch in Stone Cafeteria
- 1 p.m. - Classes resume
- 5-6 p.m. - Classes end. Spend the evening practicing, working on homework, hanging out with your friends, or participating in residence life programming
- 9 p.m. - Sign-in at your residence hall
- 11 p.m. - Lights out
The Arts Academy application is separate from the Arts Camp application and will need to be completed for consideration to attend Interlochen Arts Academy.
- Step 1: Log in to the Education Community using the same login and password you used for your Camp application.
- Step 2: Click “APPLY NOW” on the left hand side of your screen to add an Academy application to your account.
- Step 3: Complete your application. Students can fill out their portion of the application during weekly Application Nights at the Office of Admission and Financial Aid.
Throughout the summer there will be ample opportunity for students to audition for their chosen program or submit additional portfolio materials.
To be considered for need- or merit-based financial assistance, families must complete the Clarity application.
Despite the quick turn-around, each summer dozens of Camp students choose to come to Interlochen Arts Academy in the fall. Typically, applicants receive an admission decision within a week of completing their application.