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.
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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
The hotly-anticipated interdisciplinary showcase will feature student artists from all disciplines sharing favorite pieces and original work. Here’s a look into the lineup.
Liu’s debut feature, ‘Pianoman’—created in collaboration with former Arts Academy classmates—has brought the powerful story of piano craftsman and undocumented immigrant David Avendano to audiences at film festivals and beyond.
Acting major Aidan Halat and classical voice major Leila Topi are among the 16,000 students from across the nation chosen to advance in the prestigious scholarship competition.
Lily Wodzisz talks class schedules, instructors, and her favorite things to do off campus.
Interlochen Arts Academy’s spring 2026 East Coast tour will feature the world premiere performances of Wynton Marsalis’ new cello concerto by preeminent cellist Yo-Yo Ma under the baton of Cristian Mӑcelaru.
Hunt shares why she’s so passionate about her instrument, how she stays motivated, and the one thing she hopes all her students learn from working with her.