Illini Summer Academies (ISA) - June 22-26, 2025

LOCATION: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Bousfield Hall, 1214 South First Street, Champaign, IL. 

ISA Registration Closed for 2025: 

Due to an overwhelming response, we have closed registration to the public for ISA 2025. If you have any inquiries or need accommodations, please contact us! 

Event Details: 

ISA Academy Information: Link

Please visit this link to familiarize yourself with the details of the academies we are offering for Summer 2025. We have several returning academies and some exciting new offerings as well. Whatever your interests, you are sure to find something that will challenge you to grow and learn more at ISA 2025. Academy spots are limited, depending on the academy in which you are enrolling. 

Our 2025 ISA Academies are: 

• AI & Machine Learning - U of I School of Information Sciences- Informatics
• Applied Health Sciences in Action - College of Applied Health Sciences
• Growing with Tech: Intro to Digital Ag - College of ACES/Ag and Biological Engineering
• Explore Sustainability - College of ACES
• Exploring Business - Gies Business
• Exploring Your Options in Engineering - Grainger Engineering
• Harness the Power: Application of New Technologies to Improve Agriculture - College of ACES / Crop Sciences
• Health Innovation Academy - Carle Illinois College of Medicine & U of I Extension
• Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping - College of ACES / Entomology
• Teen Artist's Retreat - Krannert Art Museum
• Unlocking Your Leadership Potential - U of I Student Affairs/Illinois Leadership Center
• Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences Academy - College of ACES/ College of Veterinary Medicine

ISA 2025 Event Schedule: Link

Please refer to this document for any questions related to the schedule for ISA 2025. The days are packed with learning, networking & downtime. During the day, you are a college student, and at night, we create a fun, camp-like atmosphere. 

ISA Student Information: ISA 2025 Orientation Document

Check out our  ISA Orientation Document for more information about what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect at ISA this year. Please read this document carefully, as it contains all the information you need to be ready for a great experience! It also contains a Frequently Asked Questions page for parents/guardians and some safety tips from the U of I Police Department. 

ISA Code of Conduct: University of Illinois Overnight Event Code of Conduct

Please review this document for information regarding the expectations of our student participants. This will be an important document to review to set your student up for success! 

Campus Information: 

Bousfield Hall Information: Bousfield Site

For any questions you have about the dormitory layout, you can find information about Bousfield Hall on their website at the link above. 

UIUC Campus Map: map.illinois.edu/view

For more information about UIUC, please access this map, and you can search specific locations like Bousfield, SDRP, and your academy site. 

Mentorship Opportunities: 

For campus and community members interested in supporting the event, please consider joining us to help support our students. Please reach out with any questions! 

ISA Professional Development Night

If you are interested in mentoring ISA students for success after high school, please consider joining us as a guest speaker and mentor for our Professional Development Night on June 23 at the Ikenberry Commons. Sign Up here: go.aces.illinois.edu/ISAProfDev

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the event coordinator. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.