Summer ACE Program Participant Application
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Summer ACE Program - Accelerating Connections and Excellence! This form will provide a brief description of the Summer ACE Program, provide an overview of the application process & timeline, and serve as the formal application. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Crews (ecrews@msu.edu).
Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
Email *
Summer ACE Program Description
The Summer ACE Program is designed to welcome incoming Academic Scholars to MSU, support their academic and social transition to the university, and further introduce them to resources and opportunities available on and off campus.

Through the program, 45 incoming Scholars will have the opportunity to:
  • Start building their Spartan network within and beyond the classroom
  • Begin working toward their ASP requirements by completing their First-Year Experience course, 1 of 2 Honors experiences, and an Integrative Studies requirement
  • Take advantage of reduced tuition through the Spartan Early Start program
  • Live on campus for one week in July and begin settling into their new community
Eligibility and Program Dates

Eligibility
The Summer ACE Program is open to first-year members of the Academic Scholars Program whose first semester at MSU is Summer/Fall 2024. Interested applicants must apply by Friday, June 7.

NOTES
All Summer ACE participants are expected to participate in week one of OCAT's 2024 Maximizing Academic Growth in College (MAGIC) Program from July 14-19. Interested participants should complete the MAGIC application as soon as possible.

There is a $75 participation fee for the 2024 MAGIC Program. If the participation fee poses a hardship, please email ocat@msu.edu to learn about the waiver process.

Program Dates
Summer ACE participants are expected to engage in all parts of the program from July 5-August 18 as outlined below.

- July 1-August 16 – hybrid synchronous course (Tuesdays 2:40-4:00 p.m. ET) and weekly programming led by Undergraduate Learning Assistants (Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET)
  + July 1-11 – Tuesday afternoon virtual synchronous course sessions + Thursday evening weekly programming
  + July 12-18 – no course sessions
  + July 19-21– in-person course sessions
  + July 22-August 16 – Tuesday afternoon virtual synchronous course sessions + Thursday evening weekly programming
- July 14-21 – on-campus experience with ASP and OCAT**

*All class sessions as posted from July 1-August 16 are required to participate in ACE with limited exception.
- Weekly online sessions with Dr. Parker (Tuesdays 2:40-4:00 p.m. ET)
- Weekly recitation sessions and intergroup dialogues with Undergraduate Learning Assistants and MSU staff (Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET)


**Participants will live on campus in a residence hall near ACE program activities; this is likely not the same as your assigned residence hall for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Program Costs
2024 program costs include:
- $450 – Tuition for UGS 201H (discounted through the Spartan Early Start Program)
- $0 – Textbooks (all materials will be accessible via D2L)
- $135 – Participation fees (meals and lodging)
   + $75 paid as part of MAGIC application
   + $60 applied toward Fall semester bill for ACE participation

Tuition expenses and the ACE participation fee will be charged on the Fall semester bill. Upon completion of the MAGIC application, applicants will be directed to the online payment site to submit the MAGIC participation fee.

Scholarships are limited; all applicants will be considered for scholarship as funds allow. Please email ecrews@msu.edu if the cost presents a hardship.
FAQs
Q: Does ACE count toward the Spartan Early Start Program?
A: Yes, the ACE course - UGS 201H - would apply toward one of your two possible SES courses (you may complete up to two SES courses this summer).

Of note with ACE and other courses is our Tuesday course meeting time July 1-August 16 and the in-person component July 14-21. If you are considering a second synchronous course, we'll need to be mindful of securing a course release for ACE activities July 14-21. For those considering a second asynchronous course, there should be no conflict with ACE as long as you're keeping up with the work for both courses.

Q: Does the ACE class count toward major requirements?
A: In a way, yes! All MSU undergraduates are required to complete University Integrative Studies requirements and UGS 201H may count toward the upper-level IAH (IAH 211+) or the lower-level ISS (ISS 2XX).

The course also counts toward your ASP first-year experience requirement and toward one of your two required Honors experiences for the year.

Q: There are two applications to be in ACE - ACE and MAGIC??
Yes, there are two applications to participate in ACE - this Google application to secure your space in ASP-specific programming July 19-21 and the MAGIC application to secure your space in ASP/MAGIC programming July 14-21. Submit your MAGIC application ASAP to lock in your place! ASP staff will be in touch to confirm your place in the Summer ACE Program as applications are received. 

Application Process and Timeline
The remainder of this Google Form serves as the formal application to participate in the Summer ACE Program

Timeline:
April 10:  Applications open
June 7:  Applications close
Ongoing/mid June:  Applicants will be notified of their status
Next
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of Michigan State University. Report Abuse
Google Forms