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is a collaborative effort between Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Universities at Shady Grove  to support students and provide a seamless path to a bachelor's degree.  

The ACES student support program provides academic coaches to targeted high school students in ten Montgomery County Public High Schools; at all three Montgomery College campus locations; and at the Universities at Shady Grove.  The coaches provide both academic and student support, using a case management approach. ACES coaches identify and neutralize barriers to student success that may prevent a student from degree completion.  

ACES at the Universities at Shady Grove

At USG, we are committed to supporting ACES students as they complete their bachelor's degree at one of the 9 institutions and 40+ undergraduate programs available on our campus. 

Through the , students will receive: 

• Transfer guidance from ACES Coaches at Montgomery College and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
• Continued 1-on-1 support from an ACES Success Coach 
• Interactive workshops geared towards enhancing academic success and career preparedness 
• Career immersion experiences 
• Additional scholarship opportunities 
• Campus & community leadership opportunities 
• Graduation celebration and other special events... and more! 

MC to USG Degree Connection Pathway

Step 1: Montgomery College (MC)

Complete your freshman and sophomore courses at MC. Determine which program Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is right for you and earn your associate's degree.

Step 2: Universities at Shady Grove (USG) 

After MC, transfer to one of the nine top Maryland universities that offer academic programs Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s convenient campus in Rockville. Complete your junior and senior level course work Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and earn your bachelors' degree from your home institution.