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Dates and Deadlines

Note: ACE 2020-2021 dates and deadlines will be updated later this fall. 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)