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Everything you need to prepare to come to IMG Academy and stay informed to support your child's journey.

Before you arrive

Follow the steps below to ensure you are campus ready.

Complete your checklist

Make sure you complete all required forms, sign up for housing (if needed), and set up your necessary apps and billing before you arrive.

Setup Your Accounts

Get Ready to Travel

Welcome to Campus

Additional Information

Check-in Day

Prepare for your first day on campus.

Mark Your Calendars

  • Football: July 17
  • Cross Country: August 1
  • Soccer: August 4
  • International Student-Athlete Transition Program: August 12
  • All Other New Students: August 22
  • All Other Returning Students: August 23

What you can expect

Check-In Day at IMG Academy is an exciting start to your journey with us! We strive to make this process as smooth and efficient as possible.

The check-in process typically takes about 1-2 hours. However, this timeframe can vary depending on how many pre-arrival tasks have been completed ahead of time.

If you are moving into the dorms, please plan for additional time beyond the initial check-in process to settle into your new home.

For more information, check out the August 22-24th Check-in Weekend Schedule below.

Parent Socials

Please join us for a Happy Hour of light bites and beverages at The Legacy Hotel to connect with other parents and celebrate the start of the school year! Exact time and invites will be sent closer to each event:

  • Football: Thursday, July 17
  • Soccer: Monday, August 4
  • All other sports: Friday, August 22

Sport Orientations

Sport-specific orientations will be held for each family as part of check-in day. This is a chance to hear from key leaders about important information and protocols for the year. Schedule to be released by the end of July.

Life at IMG Academy

Learning and playing on campus.

IMG Academy is like no other school in the world. To help you better understand what it’s actually like to live, learn and play your sport on campus, watch this video!

Ascender All-Stars

We want to recognize and reward those student-athletes that truly embody our core values day-in and day-out. Each month, one female and one male from each sport are publicly recognized for consistently demonstrating an Open Mind, Passionate Soul, Absolute Integrity, Helpful Heart and Champion’s Spirit.

2024 - 2025 Ascender All-stars

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