Discover What You Love. Discover IMSA.
The more you try and experience, the more you’ll discover what you love. Learn more about IMSA’s exceptional learning experiences, residential program, and the admissions process. Please be sure to register for our events as spaces do fill up quickly. Event registrations open one month before the event and close two days before the event date unless the event has reached capacity.
To be notified of future events, be sure to sign up for our Admissions Newsletter! We send the newsletter out once a month starting in August through March.
In-Person Opportunities
These are just a few of the upcoming events planned for in-person visit opportunities for 2024-2025! Please sign up for the Admissions Newsletter to hear about upcoming events as soon as they open!
Preview Day
Preview Day allows prospective students and their families to explore all IMSA has to offer. Families will get to experience a detailed look into academics and residential life at the Academy. Informational sessions, tours, and activities are held throughout the day.
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – Closed
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Closed
Campus Tours – Presentation & Tour
Tour the campus with our Admissions team! Prospective students and families can get an insider tour of campus from Student Ambassadors, and attend a presentation about the Admissions process with our Admissions Counselors. The day will conclude with a Q&A session where families can ask questions about the admissions process, or life at IMSA.
Part of the campus tour is outside, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire. The event is approximately two hours long, starting at 10:00 a.m. and concluding around 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Closed
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Closed
Campus Tours – Tour Only
Tour the campus with the Student Ambassadors! Attendees will be given a tour to get a glimpse into the lives of our students. This event is a great option for families who are familiar with the admissions process, and just want to see the campus.
Part of the campus tour is outside, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire. The event is approximately one hour long, starting at 10:00 a.m. and concluding around 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 -Closed
Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Closed
IMSA in Your Neighborhood
Can’t make it to campus? IMSA might be in your neighborhood! Discover our innovative curriculum, supportive environment, and exciting extracurriculars. We’ll also be available to answer your questions and help you decide if IMSA is the right choice. Registration is required for all events due to limited capacity. Please sign up early to secure your place.
Coming Soon!
IMSA’s Admissions Office would love the opportunity to visit your school to give a presentation or participate in a high school fair. Please complete this form to request a visit from IMSA to your school/organization. An admissions staff member will contact you for further details.
Group Visits to IMSA
IMSA offers schools/organizations the opportunity to participate in a group visit to our campus. We offer three to five group visits per year, from October through February. Groups will be selected on a first-come first-served basis. Selected groups will participate in a tour of the campus, a STEM activity, lunch, an admissions presentation, and a Q&A with some of our student ambassadors. We ask that only school/organization personnel fill out the form. We hope to see you and your students on campus!
Virtual Visit Opportunities
Learn more about IMSA from the comfort of your own home. Sign up for our Admissions Newsletter to hear when registrations open.
| September 10, 2024 | 6pm-7pm | Application Process | What makes a great IMSA student? Learn about what makes a successful student at IMSA, and how prospective students can prepare for the application. Come and get a sneak peek of the application and get some tips for beginning your application for the Class of 2028! Attendees will also be given time for a Q&A, so bring your questions! | Watch the Recording |
| October 15, 2024 | 6pm-7pm | Academics at IMSA | Join us for an inside look to learn more about IMSA! Attendees will be given a presentation about the course offerings and learning opportunities at IMSA. | Watch the Recording |
| November 19, 2024 | 6pm-7pm | Teacher Evaluation and Counselor Form Process | Join us as we walk through the processes of requesting your Teacher Evaluation and Counselor Forms | Watch the Recording |
| November 20, 2024 | 6pm-7pm | Out-of-State Information Session | Do you live outside of Illinois but want to learn how you can be a student at IMSA? Admission Senior Specialist Clarissa Jimenez will be hosting an information session on the ins and outs of being a out-of-state applicant. Learn about application details, application timeline and campus life. | Recording coming soon! |
| January 22, 2025 | 6pm-7pm | Student Life and Residence Life | We will be talking about student life at IMSA. Learn more about living on campus and how our students get involved inside and outside the classroom. Collaboration and teamwork aren't only a part of the classroom here at IMSA. Hear about the opportunities for students to flex their competitive muscles and become leaders on and off the court in our variety of athletic and co-curricular offerings. Attendees will also be given time for a Q&A, so bring your questions! | Watch the Recording! |
| February 5, 2025 | 6pm-7pm | The Student Experience at IMSA | Join us as we hear from our students about why they chose IMSA and what their experience has been like. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask out student ambassadors questions during our Q&A, so make sure to bring your questions! | Watch the Recording! |
Virtual Family Meetings
Meet one-on-one with an Admissions Counselor via Zoom/Google Meets. 30-minute appointments are available from September to December. Please schedule an appointment with the counselor based on the first letter of your last name.
