Challenging Courses. Unique Opportunities. Engaged Community.
The Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES) was launched in Fall 2013 with the help of a major gift from our founding sponsor, Northrop Grumman. ACES includes a living-learning program and an academic minor in cybersecurity for exceptional undergraduate students of all majors. ACES students have the opportunity to explore the world of cybersecurity and its real-world applications all within a close-knit community. Students gain practical experience through close partnerships with leaders in the field and experiential learning.
The ACES cybersecurity curriculum consists of two linked academic programs over the course of four years: the ACES Living-Learning Program for freshmen and sophomores leading to an Honors College Citation in Cybersecurity (15 credits) and the ACES Minor (16 credits), an academic minor for upperclassmen. Each year approximately 65 students will enter the living-learning program and approximately 50 students will enter the minor. Students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity are encouraged to complete both the ACES Living-Learning Program and the ACES Minor over the course of four years, along with an academic major.
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