EXCEL Program

EXCEL is a three-week pre-enrollment program that focuses on skill development and problem-solving in mathematics, science, and English, as well as residential living. The EXCEL program will be held on IMSA’s campus for three weeks in July for students already accepted to IMSA.  The following is information concerning the EXCEL program for the summer of 2024.

  • Notification of students who are invited to EXCEL will go out by the week of May 27, 2024.
  • The program will begin on July 7 with an Orientation program.
  • Classes begin on July 8,
  • The program will conclude on July 26 with a Closing ceremony..

General information- Summer 2024

EXCEL 2024 Overview – overview of the program and goals
EXCEL 2024 What to Bring – Items to bring during the three-week program

Forms to complete and return

  • Behavioral Contract – Please return to Dr. Anita White, Attention: EXCEL (due with EXCEL registration form by June 26)
  • Health form – should have already been completed with your IMSA registration materials.
  • Certification of Health Examination – should be completed with your regular registration materials. Each student must submit a completed Certificate of Child Health Examination (school physical) including a complete immunization record, signed by a physician and dated May 15, 2024, or later in order for your student to move into the residence hall. Please submit this completed form to the Health Office at nurse@imsa.edu or fax 630-907-5938. If you do not have a physical exam that meets the above requirement by July 1, 2024, you may submit your student’s 9th-grade physical (dated 8/15/2023 or later) by July 1, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns email nurse@imsa.edu or call 630-907-5008.