Dates and Deadlines

FALL 2026

• Oct 27. – Summer 2027 program and dates announced
• Dec. 2 – Summer 2027 ACE Application Opens
• Throughout Nov.-Dec. – Information Session and Meet & Greet Events

SPRING 2027

• Throughout Jan. – Information Sessions and Meet & Greet Events
• Jan. 27, 12 noon EST – Application and coach endorsement deadline
• Feb. – Application reading and interview period
• Feb. 24 – Student notifications sent out, deadline for all accepted participants to have a current, valid passport (passport must be valid for 6 months past the first day of classes of the next academic year)
• March 2 – Intent to participate due
• April – May – pACE meeting and pre-program training

Summer 2027

• June 5-19 – ACE summer program in Costa Rica takes place