Illini Summer Academies (ISA) - June 2026

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

ISA 2026 Registration: 

We will post the ISA Academy offerings in January '26, with registration for ISA opening early February '26. If you have questions in the meantime, you can contact Mark Becker. 

Excellence Award Winners: 

Congratulations to our amazing 200+ students who attended ISA 2025. It was a huge success, and you should all be proud of yourselves. A special shout-out to those students who were recognized for their excellence and achievement during their Academy: 

• AI & Machine Learning - Skyler Smith
• Applied Health Sciences in Action - Julian Griffith
• Growing with Tech: Intro to Digital Ag - Knox Kennell
• Explore Sustainability - Anusha Parikh
• Exploring Business - Rose Deegan
• Exploring Your Options in Engineering - Aaron Cushing
• Harness the Power: Application of New Technologies to Improve Agriculture - Brooke Simanis
• Health Innovation Academy - Dean Tranas
• Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping - Wolfe Basin
• Teen Artist's Retreat - Victor Holt
• Unlocking Your Leadership Potential - Alexa Vasquez
• Veterinary Medicine - June Stehling
• Animal Sciences Academy - Lilly Winka

2025 Event Details: 

ISA Academy Information: Link

A huge thank you to the Professors, Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students who led our Academies for ISA '25. This is a list of the Academies that were offered: 

• 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

This is an example of what life is like at ISA. 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. 

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.