Visit IMSA

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!


In-Person Opportunities

These are just a few of the upcoming events that are currently being planned for in-person visit opportunities for 2023-2024! Please remember that due to COVID, dates, times, and the “in-person” status of all of our events are subject to change with the needs of our community. We recommend signing up for our admissions newsletter to get notified as soon as registrations open.


Preview Day

Preview Day provides the opportunity for prospective students to explore all IMSA has to offer with a detailed look into academics and residential life at the Academy. Informational sessions, tours, and activities are held throughout the day. 

October 22, 2023 – Closed!

January 20, 2024 – Closed!


Saturday 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.

March 9, 2024 – Closed!


Saturday 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

February 24, 2024 – Closed


IMSA in Your Neighborhood

Glenview, IL - January 25thIn this 1-hour session, we will be providing guests with information about IMSA and will be able to answer your questions to help you decide if IMSA is right for you. No registration required.

C2 Education of Glenview
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Geneva, IL - January 27thIn this 1-hour session, we will be providing guests with information about IMSA and will be able to answer your questions to help you decide if IMSA is right for you. No registration required.

C2 Education of Geneva
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lincoln Park, IL - January 27thIn this 1-hour session, we will be providing guests with information about IMSA and will be able to answer your questions to help you decide if IMSA is right for you. No registration required.

C2 Education of Lincoln Park
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Schaumberg, IL - February 3rdIn this 1-hour session, we will be providing guests with information about IMSA and will be able to answer your questions to help you decide if IMSA is right for you. No registration required.

C2 Education of Schaumberg
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Naperville, IL - February 7thIn this 1-hour session, we will be providing guests with information about IMSA and will be able to answer your questions to help you decide if IMSA is right for you. No registration required.

C2 Education of Naperville
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vernon Hills, IL - February 10thIn this 1-hour session, we will be providing guests with information about IMSA and will be able to answer your questions to help you decide if IMSA is right for you. No registration required.

C2 Education of Vernon Hills
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

IMSA’s Admissions Office would love to opportunity to visit your school to give a presentation or participate in a high school fair. Please fill out 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!

Group Visit Interest Form


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. 

September 13, 20236pm-7pm

Application ProcessWhat 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 2027! Attendees will also be given time for a Q&A, so bring your questions! Watch the Recording!
October 3, 20236pm-7pmAcademics at IMSAJoin 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 14, 20236pm-7pmStudent Life and Residence LifeWe 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 8, 20246pm-7pmThe Student Experience at IMSAJoin 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!Register Here!

Virtual Family Meetings

Meet one-on-one with an Admissions Counselor via Zoom/Google Meets. 30-minute appointments are available from July to August and October to March. Please schedule an appointment with the counselor based on the first letter of your last name.


Watch the recordings from last year’s virtual events