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 are opened one month before the event and close two days before the event date unless they have reached capacity. To get notified of our events, 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! We recommend signing up for our admissions newsletter to get notified as soon as registrations 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
Join us for an inside look to learn more about IMSA! Attendees will be given a presentation about IMSA and our admissions process. This will be followed by a Q&A session and tour to get a glimpse into the lives of our students. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes so we recommend visitors wear comfortable shoes.10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Full!
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Coming Soon!
Campus Tours – Tour Only
Join us for an inside look to learn more about IMSA! Attendees will be given a tour to get a glimpse into the lives of our students. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes so we recommend visitors wear comfortable shoes. Tours will be offered at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Register Here!
Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Coming Soon!
IMSA in Your Neighborhood
Curious about IMSA? This one-hour session is designed to provide you with all the information you need. 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.
| Chicago, IL - November 17 | Chicago Public Library - South Shore Branch 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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. To ensure the safety of our current and future IMSA students, we are currently limiting the number of on-campus visit opportunities. We recommend signing up for our admissions newsletter to get notified as soon as registrations open. We send the newsletter out once a month starting in August through March.
| 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 Here! |
| 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 | Register Here! |
| 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. | Register Here! |
| 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! | Coming Soon! |
| 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! | Coming Soon! |
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.
