Congratulations on your admission!
Welcome to the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
Submit Your Tuition Deposit
Visit your online application to pay your tuition deposit.
Join MIcommunity
MIcommunity is the private social network for the Institute. Admitted students, current students, staff, and faculty utilize the space to connect, share, and collaborate. Once MIcommunity opens for your cohort (see below), you will receive an email invite to join.
- For spring 2025, MIcommunity is open.
- For summer and fall 2025, MIcommunity will open November 22.
Admitted Student Sessions
Please join us online for one of our upcoming admitted student sessions. This will be a great opportunity to get answers to any questions that you still have and to meet other admitted students. Sign up.
Find Housing
On-Campus Housing
Our student residence hall at 787 Munras Avenue provides comfortable living with shared spaces for cooking, collaborating, and socializing with your fellow students. Learn more.
Off-Campus Housing
Most in-person students live off campus and we have a host of resources to help you achieve a successful housing search.
Visit Campus
Experience your new community firsthand before your program starts. We have in-person and virtual options for you to visit us.
Connect with an Alum or Current Student
Get advice from people who have been where you are; reach out to your enrollment advisor to be connected to an alum or current student.
Talk to Your Faculty
Our faculty bring academic expertise and extensive professional experience to the classroom. Moreover, our favorable student-to-faculty ratio means that you can get personal mentorship throughout your time at the Institute. You should have already received an email from your program chair (or you will soon) and if you would like to speak to any other faculty please contact your enrollment advisor.
Work-Study
Many students work part-time. Positions range from being a research assistant in one of our centers to working as a student ambassador and supporting digital learning projects. Some roles are also available in a remote format. Learn more about work-study.
Career and Academic Advising
After you deposit you will be able to start your personalized journey to a fulfilling and exciting career with more detailed advice tailored to your specific career goals. Meet your advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q When will I receive my full financial aid package?
If you are being offered a scholarship, that information was included with your letter of admission.
Federal financial aid (open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents) is handled by Student Financial Services. Please make sure you’ve completed all necessary steps to be considered for federal financial aid.
- Spring financial aid packages start being sent in September
- Summer and fall financial aid packages start being sent in February
If you have questions about loans or work-study, contact Student Financial Services. If you have questions about scholarships or your deposit deadline, please contact the Admissions Office.
Q How much will my program cost?
Review tuition information here and be sure to factor in any scholarships you have received. If you have questions about which tuition amount you will pay based on your program of admission or start date, please contact Student Financial Services.
If you have questions about the financial investment of your program, please explore how our Center for Advising and Career Services will support you in achieving your career goals. Faculty, alumni, and current students are great resources as you think about the importance of this investment in your future (see above for ways to connect).
Q When will I receive information about housing?
Once students deposit, they are eligible to receive access to the private housing group open only to Middlebury Institute students. Access instructions will be regularly distributed to confirmed students beginning in May for fall admits and in October for spring admits. For now, we recommend exploring the Housing Guide.
If you have questions that aren’t answered on the website, feel free to contact Student Services.
Q How can I learn more about life on campus, arrival and orientation information, and health and wellness?
Explore the following topics for newly admitted students: