WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
As an international student at Musicians Institute, you will not only receive an excellent contemporary music education but also enjoy the opportunity to build professional and personal relationships that last a lifetime. MI’s international students make up nearly one-fourth of MI’s student population, representing more than 50 countries throughout the world and creating a unique and diverse learning environment.
The International Student Office is dedicated to making the transition from your home country to MI Hollywood as smooth and easy as possible. We offer a wide range of services for international students, including:
- Visa Services
I-20 issuance and SEVIS registration, school transfers, changes of status, extensions of stay, reinstatements, and practical training work permit (OPT) applications.
- Advising and Counseling
Immigration, budgeting & financial counseling, academic advising, and personal counseling on adjusting to a new language and culture. MI also arranges appointments with a professional psychologist for private counseling on personal issues at no cost to students.
- International Student Services
Assistance with obtaining health insurance, driver’s license, automobile registration, Social Security card, non-US financial aid forms and letters.
- Resources within Musicians Institute
The International Office staff can also assist you with meeting requirements and obtaining resources from other departments at MI:
- Application Process & Acceptance (Admissions Office) – admissions@mi.edu
- Housing & Roommates (Student Services Office) – studentservices@mi.edu
- New Student Orientation (Education Dept. & International Office) - international@mi.edu
- Academic Advising and Registration (Registrar’s Office) – registrar@mi.edu
- Career Counseling (Artist & Career Services Office) – acs@mi.edu
- All other International Student Services - international@mi.edu
MI Japan http://www.mi-japan.com/hollywood/support.html
MI Japan is the official Japanese partner of MI Hollywood. If you are a Japanese citizen applying to MI Hollywood, please click on the link above to learn how MI Japan can help you with musical preparation, completing your application, and making your move to Los Angeles as smooth as possible.
