The ACE (Achieving a College Education) Program, began in the summer of 1988, targeting high school students who may consider earning a college degree as an unattainable goal. This program is designed to help create a smooth transition process from high school to college.
We serve a total of 60 students in three career paths each year. High school sophomores are recruited annually, between August through December, from Phoenix and Tempe Union high school districts and charter schools.
Meeting Times
Students meet during regular summer sessions and every Saturday during the fall and spring semesters.
Career Paths*
The following lists include just some examples of classes students will take during their participation in each of the specified career pathways.
Nursing/Health Track
- HCC 130 (Healthcare Today)
- HCC 146 (Medical Terminology)
- PSY 101 (Introduction to Psychology)
Transfer/Social Worker Track
- CIS105 Survey to Computer Information Systems
- HIS103 United States History to 1865
- SWU171 Introduction to Social Work
Business Track
- CIS105 Survey to Computer Information Systems
- COM100 Introduction to Communication
- GBS110 Human Relations in Business & Industry
- HUM205 Introduction to Cinema
*Please Note: Classes offered are subject to change based on student enrollment and class availability.
Documents
- ACE Scholarship Application
- Student Responsibility Contract
- Talent Release Form
Participating High Schools*
- Camelback High School
- Central High School
- Carl Hayden High School
- Metro Tech High School
- Cesar Chavez High School
- GateWay Early College High School
- South Mountain High School
- Mountain Pointe High School
- Tempe High School
*List represents only a partial number of high schools where we recruit.
Program Locations
Washington Campus
Office Location:
108 North 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Main Building (MA) 2212
Hours of Operation:
Spring & Fall Semester
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Summer Semester
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: Closed