The Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students, University of Maryland

ACES Program

Challenging Coursework. Unique Opportunities. Engaged Community.

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ACES Minor

Challenging Coursework. Unique Opportunities. Engaged Community.

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CyberConnect

ACES students have the chance to be mentored by industry professionals

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Scholarship for Service

Students can earn academic financial support and professional development in exchange for a commitment to government work.

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In August 2025, 68 new students joined the ACES freshmen class.

185

Students are currently enrolled in the ACES Living-Learning Program

49%

of the ACES LLP cohort are women

121

Students are pursuing the ACES minor

News & Events

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Jun 2, 2026

Freshman Spotlight: Aisiri Prasad Reflects on Her First Year at...

Aisiri Prasad reflects on her freshman year at UMD and experiences with ACES so far.

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ACES really has kinda defined my college career. Pretty much everything that I’ve done has somehow been involved with ACES. Even the CS projects that I’ve done have been with other ACES students.

Apr 21, 2026

Student Researcher Sofia Douglass Presents Cybersecurity Work...

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Mar 30, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Bock on Cybersecurity, Teaching, and...

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Feb 9, 2026

ACES Faculty Feature: John McGahagan

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