Get a Jumpstart on College
Are you looking to understand how college works and how you can be supported?Â
Consider applying to the Advancing ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ Excellence (ACE) Summer Institute, the University’s free, four-year support program specifically for incoming first-year students who identify as first-generation and/or students of color but open to all students. The program begins with a summer institute in August and will continue to provide you with resources throughout your college career.Â
Take a .5-unit college math course and a .5-unit college writing course while participating in leadership and College 101 workshops to maximize your success. Explore the community, connect with ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ faculty and administrators, and build friendships.