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"I like being more independent. I took public transportation and worked at different places that helped me with my organization goal and I made friends at work and classes."
-ACE-IT Alumni
Program Structure
Over the 2 years in the program, students develop an Academic and Career Plan that guides their time in college. Students receive individualized supports for success from advisors, coaches, professors, and mentors.
Take a look at the graphic below to see a breakdown of each ACE-IT semester:
| Summer - Year 1 | Fall - Year 1 | Spring - Year 1 | Fall - Year 2 | Spring - Year 2 | Summer - Year 2 * Optional |
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1 Credit course
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4-7 course credits (on average)
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4-7 course credits (on average)
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4-7 course credits (on average)
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1-4 course credits (on average) Internship Course
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1 credit course
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Person Centered Planning Meeting Enrollment |
On-Campus Job Campus Engagement
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On-Campus Job Campus Engagement
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On-Campus Job Campus Engagement
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Community Internship Campus Engagement
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Develop & Support Community Employment |
To review a list of VCU courses, check out the VCU Bulletin. To learn more about ACE-IT in College Student Learning outcomes, check out the Student Learning Outcomes pdf , and our Student Performance Rubric.