ACE offers a three-year comprehensive experience that encompasses the following: The program offers a three-year comprehensive experience that encompasses the following:
Summer Before Sophomore Year
- Move into McCarthy Residence Hall (commuters are exempt).
- Attend an orientation and community-building trip the week before the fall semester.
Sophomore Year
- Live in McCarthy Residence Hall as part of the living-learning community experience.
- Take EDLP 1001 and 1002: Strategies for Graduate and Professional School Admission I and II (one class each semester).
- Receive individualized graduate school coaching.
- Attend graduate and professional school events.
- Plan and attend monthly social engagements.
- Attend the ACE Scholars Recognition Event.
Junior Year
- Live in Leavey 4 Apartments (optional).
- Take EDLP 1003 and 1004: Strategies for Graduate and Professional School Admission III and IV (one class each semester).
- Receive individualized graduate school coaching.
- Attend graduate and professional school events.
- Plan and attend monthly social engagements.
- Attend the ACE Scholars Recognition Event.
Senior Year
- Live in Leavey 4 Apartments (optional).
- Take EDLP 1005 and 1006: ACE Writers Workshop I and II (one class each semester).
- Receive individualized graduate school coaching.
- Attend monthly social engagements.
- Attend the ACE Scholars Recognition Event.
Additional Opportunities Scholars Can Pursue
- Apply for the Marshall Sauceda Rising Scholar Award.
- Access listings of research opportunities, internships, and other resources.
- Participate in ACE Bigs and Littles.
- Request assistance for graduate expenses.
- Apply for a leadership position with ACE.
ACE seniors (left to right): Laina Washington, Lauren Anderson, Mariah Williams, Eduardo Encina, Makeen Yasar, Daniel Higuera, and Isabella Powers.