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

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

ISA Registration Now Open: ISA 2025 Z-Suites Registration Link

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Registration for Illini Summer Academies 2025 is NOW OPEN until April 15.  Take advantage of the few spots we have remaining. 

Scholarships Available: 

Trailblazer Scholarship: With support from our generous donors and the Illinois 4-H Foundation, we offer a need-based/1st Generation college student scholarship. Apply for the Trailblazer scholarship through your Zsuites application. If selected, this scholarship can go toward covering the Base Fee and Academy Fee for any academy of your choosing.

Academy-Specific Scholarships: (Link) These scholarships are made available by the Academy host department through department or grant funds. If you are enrolling in these academies, you can find the scholarship application link here: https://go.illinois.edu/ISAAcadScholarship. They are only available to support registration in these specific academies:

• Growing with Tech: Intro to Digital Ag
• Harness the Power: Application of New Technologies to Improve Agriculture

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
• Economics of Food Insecurity - College of ACES
• 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
• MakerGirl - Future Makers Academy - College of Fine and Applied Arts
• 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 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 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. 

ZSuites Registration Questions: Registration Guide

Please access this link which has a step-by-step process on how to create a Zsuites account. If you run into issues, feel free to contact us as well at the contacts below! 

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. 

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! 

Mentorship Opportunities: 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.