The FGCU Accelerated Collegiate Experience Program (ACE) is a full-time early admission program for high school juniors and seniors wherein ACE students do not return to their home high schools for any classes.  Admission to the program is geared toward highly motivated and exceptionally qualified students.  Any grade 10 or 11 student attending public, private or home schooling in the five-county area (Hendry, Glades, Collier, Lee or Charlotte) who meets the admission criteria may apply beginning in December of each academic year.  Students accepted into the ACE program, simultaneously complete high school requirements while earning university credit toward a specific degree at FGCU.  All ACE students select specific fields of interest and are supported in their work toward both high school diplomas and two years of college credit. Additionally, they have designated FGCU staff for advising and mentoring.  Though the ACE students are enrolled in the University full time, they are able to maintain involvement with their home high school in such areas as sports, clubs, festivals, proms, and graduation.

 

For additional information, please visit the Accelerated Collegiate Experience Program Web site or contact the FGCU ACE office at 239-590-7430.  You may also e-mail the ACE Director, CarolAnn Popovich, at cpopovic@fcgu.edu.