Yes. Because of the integration of computers into the curriculum at Visible Music College, we do require all full-time students to have an Apple laptop. Part-time students should check with their instructor prior to registering for a class to find out the computer requirements for that particular class.

We do not offer any warranty for personal computers. Computers purchased through Visible Music College will also get an Apple Protection Plan (a three year warranty) as part of the package.

All students are encouraged to obtain insurance for their computer to cover any repairs due to accidental damage or theft.

We do not have extra laptops available for students to use while their laptop is being repaired. We do however have library computers loaded with all the software (and then some!) to do your school work should you need to send you laptop in for repair. These computers are always available to students while the building is open.

At the current time we are not offering any custom computer software packages through Visible Music College. In this case we would recommend to search for student pricing on any of the software needed for school. There are many discount retailers out there that can make getting the software affordable.

You can work part time. We strongly recommend that students not work more than 20 hours a week. We ask that students carefully budget their time in order to devote the needed amount of attention to homework and personal practice time. Many students have found part-time jobs very near the school, (loads of suburbia shopping and restaurants close by) and even share rides effectively.

Visible Music College is an interdenominational college. Our students as well as our staff come from many different denominations. Our Statement of Faith is conservative and evangelical.

Visible Music College students generally range from 18-29, though we have had students both older and younger than this average. We have a great community of students, including international students and married couples - even some with families.

When we started the school in 200, we knew our mission and what we wanted to offer students. The name “Visible School” seemed to encompass that goal by providing what, we felt, spoke to our purpose: to be visible in the community through students’ careers. However, as we grew, and with the accreditation of our school in 2009, we wanted to incorporate “college” into the name – officially – to make sure that it is clear that we are, in fact, a music college. We feel Visible Music College more clearly explains who we are − in our name rather than with a tagline.

We feel that the name “Visible Music College” will clarify who we are and what we do as a college. It brings our college to the next level, signifying accreditation and a bit of prestige. Until we were accredited, the word “college” couldn’t be used in the main part of our school’s name, which created confusion on what we do.

Yes, we do. Our dormitories are located approximately 4 miles from our educational and administrative center. The dorm building is a modern, energy efficient condominium complex with 19 units. Each unit has a bedroom that sleeps four, a full kitchen, bathroom, and a living room. The bedrooms are furnished with twin bunk beds and closet space with built in shelving. The kitchen is outfitted with a full size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher,and stove.