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.

About the ACES Minor

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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Jul 1, 2026

Graduating Senior Spotlight: Aram Zaprosyan Reflects on...

Aram Zaprosyan, a recent graduate, shares his experiences with ACES as he reflects on his time at UMD.

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Teaching the students and seeing them slowly learn things is a very rewarding experience. They ask interesting questions, and it makes you think sometimes: 'Why do we learn this? What’s the point?’. It’s rewarding to talk with younger students about that.

Jun 2, 2026

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

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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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