Welcome to Jacobs Academy! We are so excited to have you join us. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) exists to supply students and families with important information and answers to commonly asked questions, and to provide further clarity on processes relating to registration, payment, and policies/program proceedings. If further clarification is necessary, please email us at musicsp@iu.edu.
Jacobs Academy students, regardless of program, learn and develop skills that will carry them well into their adult years. Arts studies allow for the opportunity to explore a new creative outlet, support muscle development and motor skills, provide a community through which to build friendships and improve social skills, raise self-confidence, teach patience and discipline, as well as instill a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
To apply, please complete the online registration form located on the program’s webpage; retain your username and password for future access to the account. For those individuals awaiting merit or financial aid decisions, please register in full (e.g., specify your tuition selection) and select the option to delay payment; a completed registration is necessary to be apply any form of scholarship.
In exceptional circumstances, Jacobs Academy students or families may enroll in a pre-arranged payment plan by contacting the Office of Jacobs Academy (musicsp@iu.edu). It is important to note, payment plans must be arranged for prior to the start date of the program and a down-payment is due upon enrollment. Please contact the Office of Jacobs Academy for more information.
No, the Office of Jacobs Academy is not equipped, nor responsible for handling payment. Please contact IU Conferences at iuconfs@iu.edu or 1-800-933-9330 to remit payment.
Please visit our tuition and payment page for step-by-step instructions. If you note that you are being double charged for an already paid selection, please contact IU Conferences at 1-800-933-9330. It is more than likely you’re completing a duplicate registration.
Upon submitting the online registration, the participant can expect to receive an email receipt from IU Conferences (iuconfs@iu.edu). If you failed to receive the receipt or remain unsure whether your payment was received, please reach out to the Office of Jacobs Academy (musicsp@iu.edu).
If interested in a select program and you find that the registration deadline has since passed, please contact the Office of Jacobs Academy (musicsp@iu.edu). Often, with director approval and space availability, you’ll find most programs are willing to accept late applications. Payment must be made at the time of enrollment; participants may not engage in program activities until this has been addressed.
Yes, programs want to keep families up to date as far as reminders and announcements are concerned. These will be sent to the primary email address listed on the online program registration.
Class and rehearsal schedules can be found on the program webpage. If you have any additional questions, please contact the program director. Programs offering private lessons will be scheduled according to instructor-student availability. After registering for the program, a program representative will reach out to confirm a lesson schedule.
Most programs culminate in an end of semester performance, which is found on the individual webpages.
As our programs have limited capacity, it is important to note that your spot within the program can only be secured by full payment.
Please click here for step-by-step instructions. If you note that you are being double charged for an already paid selection, please contact IU Conferences at 1-800-933-9330. It is more than likely you’re completing a duplicate registration.
Need-based financial aid is not available for summer programs. Merit scholarships are given on a case by case basis and are done at the discretion of the program director.
Jacobs Academy does not offer payment plans for summer programs as they are considered recreational. Payment must be made by the listed payment deadline found on the program webpage.
It is important to note that university housing provides very basic accommodation, click here to learn more about our dormitories.
Unless otherwise indicated via the program website, students are placed in double-rooms while adults are placed in single-room environments. Included in the cost of room and board are the following:
Linen package: Top and bottom sheet, pillowcase, and two towels. A blanket is available upon request; please call the Front Desk of the dorm in which the participant is residing. ATTN: The Linen Package does not provide pillows or washcloths.
Parking permit: A complimentary permit is included in room and board costs for adult participants residing in the dorms. Unless advised otherwise, participants should not request a permit on the online registration form; they should input their vehicle information where prompted to allow us to best prepare for your stay.
While placement varies per program, participants are placed in dormitories located in the Southeast neighborhood as these are closest to the IU Jacobs School of Music campus. These dorms include Forest Quad, Read Hall, Spruce Hall, Wells Quad, and Willkie Quad.
Dorm amenities: heating and cooling, carpeting, bed(s), desk, wardrobe.
Youth, check-in: Program representatives are set up in the dormitory lobby. Upon check-in, students will receive detailed program information, room assignments, and an all-access card which doubles as the room key and meal card. Check-out: Please await email updates or contact the program director for further instructions, as this varies from program to program.
Adults: There are no formal check-in or check-out procedures for adult participants. Dormitories are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM-5PM and 10AM-12PM on weekends. If your arrival time falls outside these hours, please call the dormitory Front desk number for further instruction:
Forest Quad: 812-855-5311
Read Hall: 812-855-5586
Spruce Hall: 812-855-3502
Wells Quad: 812-855-9182
Willkie Quad: 812-856-4804
For those requesting a complimentary 1-week parking permit, please be prepared to share the following vehicle information: make, model, and license plate number.
Youth programs: Meal plans are included in the cost of room and board. Participants will receive an all-access card upon check-in. This card doubles as the room key and meal card. Eateries offer buffet-style meals. Those with special dietary needs or restrictions should indicate so on the online program registration. Lost or misplaced cards will incur a $15 charge.
Adult programs: It is important to note, not all adult programs offer meal plans. For those that do, meal plans are not included in the cost of room and board; it is its own separate and optional fee. Participants will receive an all-access card upon check-in at the dormitory front desk. This card doubles as the room key and meal card. Eateries offer buffet-style meals. Those with special dietary needs or restrictions should indicate so on the online program registration. Lost or misplaced cards will incur a $15 charge.
Yes, please email the program director to make requests.
Please contact the program director to find out the check-in procedure. Requests will be considered up until the payment deadline, please visit the program webpage for exact dates. Should the request be deemed acceptable, certain charges will apply to accommodate the special arrangements.
Jacobs Academy takes the supervision of your child very seriously. During program activities, the supervision of your child is overseen by program faculty who are interacting with the children via lessons, groups lessons, etc. Program counselors are charged with supervising the children as they move across campus from one activity to the next; they are also responsible for dormitory supervision. Rest assured; program staff is available 24/7 to ensure the comfort, safety and needs of the participants are met.
Programs that offer non-degree credit (1-3 credits) are the IU Summer Kodaly Institute and the Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers. Your interest can be conveyed via the online registration form; the Office of Jacobs Academy will be in touch regarding next steps. In addition to standard course tuition, the interested applicant will be additionally charged per credit hour by the bursar. For more information, please view Fees by Semester (“Jacobs Music Graduate Tuition”).
Participants residing on-campus are given a complimentary 1-week parking permit by the University Residence Halls. These permits allow access to the following areas: Campus Housing (CH)
Permits purchased via the online registration forms are assigned permits. This allows access to the following areas: Employee Premium (EM-P)
All Jacobs Academy programs are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. All programs cancelled for this reason will be refunded for the full order amount.
If a participant decides not to attend a program prior to the program start date a full refund minus a $70 cancellation fee will be processed.
If a participant decides not to attend after the beginning of a program a 50% refund will be processed. There will be no refund if the cancellation is requested after the halfway point of the program.
With the exception of the Natural Horn Workshop, Jacobs Academy does not offer instrument rentals; however, it can provide recommendations for local sources. Please contact musicsp@iu.edu for more information.
The closest major airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about an hour drive from Bloomington, IN.
If you are flying into Indianapolis, there is a shuttle service to Bloomington through GO Express. The shuttle drop off and pick up points are hotels and dorms on or close to campus (some are listed below). To book a shuttle or view the service schedule, visit the Go Express website. There are also car rentals available on the lower level of Indianapolis International Airport.
Book a hotel close to Indiana University or enjoy a stay in one of the many airbnbs in Bloomington, IN.
Bloomington has public transit via the bus line and Uber/Lyft are easy to call anywhere in town. If you are taking the bus, the Jacobs School is easily accessed via the 3 College Mall/East 3rd Street line. Stop H takes you right to the Jacobs School. For more information on bus schedules, visit the Bloomington Transit page.
Policy: Payment for all Jacobs Academy programs, academic year and summer, is due prior to the start date of the program. Students will not be permitted to participate in classes or lessons until payment has been remitted. Strict merit scholarship, financial aid, and payment deadlines will be observed.
Participants with an outstanding balance, or delinquent account, are not eligible for program enrollment until payment has been addressed. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact musicsp@iu.edu.
Late registrations may be accepted pending program space availability. Please contact the program director for necessary course authorization. Payment must be remitted prior to engaging in program activities.
Credit card: For online transactions, please reference the following instructions for step-by-step guidance:
If you are unable to locate your email receipt, please follow these instructions:
To remit payment via phone, please call +1 (800) 933-9330 to speak with an IU Conferences representative.
Check: To submit payment via check, please write the check out to Indiana University; make sure to reference the participant’s name, program and semester (i.e., Spring 2023) on the check or stub. Send to the following address: Indiana University, ATTN: IU Conferences, PO Box 6212, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6212.
Please do not send checks to the Office of Jacobs Academy.
Payment plans: In exceptional circumstances, Jacobs Academy students or families may enroll in a pre-arranged payment plan by contacting the Office of Jacobs Academy at musicsp@iu.edu. Missed payments will not be tolerated. Should the payment plan be abandoned, program activities will be suspended until further notice. Tuition will need to be paid via phone to accommodate partial payments; please see the above instructions.
Merit based scholarships
Merit scholarship is awarded on the basis of artistic talent or proficiency. It is important to recognize that not all programs offer merit scholarships, and those that do have their own criteria for eligibility. Interested participants or families should begin inquiring with the program director or coordinator well in advance of the program start date to allow for necessary processing. Programs that offer merit scholarships include Ballet Classes, Creative Ballet, IU Children’s Choir, String Academy, and Young Pianists.
Need-based financial aid
Financial assistance is determined based on need. To be eligible for assistance, the family requesting must meet the criteria as established by the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) Eligibility Guidelines. Please check the program page to determine relevant deadlines; there’s no guarantee the entire tuition amount will be awarded, and late applications will not be accepted. To request a financial aid application, contact the Office of Jacobs Academy at musicsp@iu.edu.
If cancellation is received prior to the start date of the program:
If cancellation is requested after the start date of the program:
All Jacobs Academy programs are subject to cancellation for insufficient enrollment. All programs cancelled for this reason will be refunded at the full amount; this includes a refund of the Non-Refundable Registration Fee for auditioned programs.
