Dates and Deadlines
Note: ACE 2020-2021 dates and deadlines will be updated in late 2020/early 2021. Announcements will also be shared via ACE social media and Duke & Stanford Athletic Department communication channels.
NOVEMBER 2019
- Nov. 1 – Summer 2020 program dates and details posted on website
- Throughout Nov. – Advising with ACE program staff and ACE Ambassadors
DECEMBER 2019
- Dec. 6 – Application goes live via the ACE Application Portal
- Early Dec. – ACE Info Sessions – attend info sessions to learn more about each of the four ACE programs and hear from ACE Ambassadors
- Dec. – advising with ACE program staff and ACE Ambassadors continues
JANUARY 2020
- Early Jan. – ACE Meet ‘n Greets – attend meet ‘n greet info sessions to learn more about specific ACE programs from ACE Ambassadors
- Jan. – Advising with ACE program staff and ACE Ambassadors continues
- Jan. 22 – Application and coach recommendation due at 12 noon PST / 3pm EST
- Late Jan. – Application reading and interview period begins
FEBRUARY 2020
- Feb. 26 – Student acceptance notification
- Feb. 28 – Head coaches notified
MARCH 2020
- Mar. 4 – Student statement of intent to participate due
- Throughout Mar. – Completion of student health visit, visa application (if applicable), and ACE participation agreement
- Late Mar. – Duke pACE and pre-departure training
APRIL 2020
- Throughout Apr. – Duke pACE and pre-departure training
- Throughout Apr. – Stanford pACE and pre-departure training
MAY 2020
- Throughout May – Stanford pACE and pre-departure training
JUNE – AUGUST 2020
- ACE summer programs take place (approximately three weeks, travel and program dates vary)