Access to College Excellence (ACE)

ACE is a program designed to help students adjust to college life, whether they have just graduated high school, are returning to college after an extended break, or are entering college after several years of working or raising a family. Students who join an ACE cluster take two or more courses with a small group of students who have shared interests. In addition to the courses, ACE students attend a weekly seminar that is designed to reflect the specific interests and needs of each ACE cluster.

The seminars are weekly, one hour meetings with your ACE leaders and group members. During the seminar, you will interact with faculty members, peers, and guest speakers; get answers to your questions about classes, majors, and college policies; find out about college resources such as financial aid, computer labs, tutoring, childcare, and much more. There is no fee charged or credit received for the seminars.

Benefits of Participation

As an ACE participant you:

• Are guaranteed enrollment in some of the most high-demand courses on campus. These courses are usually core classes that fulfill major requirements and scheduled at highly desirable times.
• Will participate in weekly seminars to create a social and academic network with faculty and classmates to provide a supportive and friendly environment throughout the semester.
• Will receive individualized attention regarding your questions and concerns due to the low faculty to student ratio in seminars.

Instructions for Registering for an ACE Cluster

Review the ACE Clusters in the Schedule of Classes (SOC) for the upcoming semester and choose one that fits your interests. See the Related Links section.

Check that you meet the prerequisites for the courses in that cluster by carefully examining the SOC.

Register:

Online for the ACE cluster and reserve time in your schedule for the weekly seminar. Note: use the 5 digit Course Reference Numbers (CRN) for the ACE courses and seminar for your desired cluster. ACE cluster courses and the seminar are considered corequisites and must be taken together.

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By telling your advisor that you want to enroll in an ACE cluster during your orientation or advising session. The advisor will confirm your eligibility, answer any questions you have about the cluster, and assist you with registration.

Some clusters require counselor approval for registration. Check the SOC for clusters requiring counselor approval. To find your counselor, see the "Advising & Counseling Directory" under the Related Links section.