ACES Academic Programs
128 Mumford Hall
1301 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-3380
cacesoap@illinois.edu
1301 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-3380
cacesoap@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is pleased to invite graduating high school seniors from groups who have traditionally been under-served in the math and science fields, who are incoming freshmen, to participate in the Young Scholars Program (YSP).
YSP is a summer and first year academic experience provided for incoming freshmen and transfer students pursuing an undergraduate program of study offered through the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. YSP is designed to provide academic experiences during the summer to create a successful transition to Illinois and increase academic performance during the first academic year for new ACES students.
To accomplish this, students will be invited to participate in one of two options based on their selected majors:
Option 1- is a four week intensive academic review of math and chemistry during the summer prior to the fall semester on the Illinois campus. Early peer counseling and career advising are additional summer components. All expenses are covered by the program. Only 15 students will be accepted to this component.
Option 2- students are enrolled in pre-selected coursework at their local community college based on the evaluation of their transcripts, test results, and selected major program of study. Tuition costs and required books will be paid for by the program. Only 15 students will be accepted to this component.
All YSP participants will participate in peer advising and skill development sessions througout the academic year. All students will be assigned to a graduate student counselor who will monitor student performance and provide academic intervention if needed.
Only those freshmen who have been admitted into a College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences major are invited to participate in this eight week summer program. Priority is given to traditionally underserved students. Successful applicants must have accepted the offer of fall admissions.
Contact us for more information about the Young Scholars Program.