If anyone has any general questions that are not related to Student/Resident Life, we

Please email them to admissions@imsa.edu and we'll be happy to help

https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/student-engagement/co-curricular-activities/

https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/student-engagement/athletics/

Please write any questions in the chat or raise your hand and we'll be happy to help!

I'm transgender is there any hall I'd be put into that's gender affirming?

During the week, are students allowed to leave campus to meet their families for dinner? doctors appointments?

How much do students see their parents and what are weekends like on campus?

And please write your questions to everyone in the chat so we can all see it - oftentimes, others have the same questions, thanks!

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Do they have a band?

Are students allowed to have cars on campus for the weekend?

Yes we do have a band/orchestra

For student at IMSA how would you describe your social life and do you think that IMSA limits your social life?

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https://www.imsa.edu/academics/academic-programs/fine-arts/

Do you have vegetarian and nut free food options for students who are allergic to nuts.

Do you have social workers on campus?

There are no student cars allowed on campus, but there are some drivers ed courses that can be taken on campus

Could you go into depth on the number of MOD's one would usually take? Are you studying a limited amount of subjects until the next quarter/semester?

How is the food on campus?

Do you allow bicycles or skateboards?

We do have 3 full time counselors on campus - https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/counseling-services/frequently-asked-questions/

For internships out of school how would kids get to their internships? Would they take a bus?

Not sure if it’s relevant to ask here, For out of state students when will we get confirmation of admissions.

Do microwaves and fridges allowed in dorms?

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What is LEAD?

Zoya - to answer your question, yes students take buses to universities nearby and downtown for our internships (https://www.imsa.edu/academics/center-for-innovation-and-inquiry/internship/)

LEAD program - https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/student-engagement/leadership-education-and-development/

Are you allowed to bring food from home?

Where do students usually hang out outside of their rooms on weekdays?

For out of state admissions questions, please email admissions@imsa.edu and we can provide more details

Is there a gym to do weightlifting, treadmill, etc. Pool?

How often are students allowed to change their schedule?

If I participate in orchestra, is there a place to store and practice instruments?

Are mental health days allowed?

https://www.imsa.edu/academics/center-for-innovation-and-inquiry/maker-programs-makerspace/

RE: Pool/Gym - yes, we do have an Olympic sized pool, and a gym, facilities etc and we have a diving and swimming team too!

We have an orchestra hall and designated spaces to store instruments

LEAD program - https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/student-engagement/leadership-education-and-development/

LEAD (leadership education and development) - IMSA has a lot of acronyms :)

when does a student start his/her day like waking up and starting class?

what is a fine arts course?

Mental Health Days - https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/counseling-services/mental-health-days/

what time does the first class starts?

Fine arts are classes from digital photography, to choir, band, printmaking, string orchestra etc

https://www.imsa.edu/academics/academic-programs/fine-arts/

What is the average cost of boarding / meal plans?

Student fees - https://www.imsa.edu/admissions/student-fees/

Boarding and meals are free because we are a public school funded by the IL General Assembly

how many students are in a class?

How is the transition from a non-boarding school to IMSA?

What classes are you taking at the moment? How would you describe them?

Sophomore classes typically have around 20 or so students, maybe a little more. And JR/SR classes are usually 12-20 students or so

Are there tryouts for athletics, or do you just have to sign up for them?

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Do you have marching band?

Is there a dresscode?

Also do you guys have a wide variety of sports like Field hockey?

We have a pretty general variety of sports. We don't have field hocky, but anyone can start a cub for a sport as long as there is a teacher supporting it.

are students allowed to have phones there?

Here are a list of the different athletics - https://www.imsa.edu/student-life/student-engagement/athletics/

What are the rules about T.V., consoles, games, and etc.?

And if anyone has other questions, please reach out to us at admissions@imsa.edu or you can call us 830-430 at 630 907 5028

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