1. Explore ACES

2. Individual or Group Visits

3. Guide to ACES Majors

4. Thank You

1. Explore ACES. Join us for Explore ACES 2020! The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) invites you to join us at Explore ACES 2020 - a fun, interactive day to visit the University of Illinois and learn more about the academic and career opportunities available through ACES!

When:     Friday, March 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.      

Where:   ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center, 1101 S Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

Here's what the day will include:

Experiences

    Participate in 30-minute, interactive experiences designed to allow future students to learn about ACES majors and highlight the exciting opportunities in ACES.  Multiple experiences offered each hour, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Exploration

    Visit demonstrations and exhibits led by current students throughout the College of ACES campus.

    Learn more about our majors, the admissions process, scholarships, and student life

    Take a tour of ACES campus

Advanced registration is not required.  However, if you RSVP in advance, we will send you an advanced copy of the day's agenda and an Explore ACES activity sheet before the event. Click here to RSVP

2. Individual or Group Visits. The College of ACES welcomes individual and group visits to campus. We will gladly host you for the day, provide personalized experiences, including facility tours, school alumni host or hostess, class/laboratory observation, visit with faculty, student panels, and more. Both high school and community college students are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity.

To set up a visit, feel free to contact me directly, email visitaces@illinois.edu, or call 217.333.3380.

3. Guide to ACES Majors. If you would like us to send you or your school counselor a Guide to ACES Majors packet, please respond to this message, and we will get it in the mail. The guide includes a description of all the ACES majors and minors offered as well as the concentrations in each area. It is an informative resource for individuals exploring college and career opportunities related to food, agriculture, communities, economics, and the environment.

4.  Thank You. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to thank everyone who attended the State Agronomy, Dairy Foods, and Meat Technology Career Development Events this past Saturday. I hope it was a rewarding and educational experience for all the participants. If we can assist you in any way, feel free to contact me. We look forward to seeing you again at Super Friday in April 2020!

Nick Wherley

Coordinator of Agriculture Outreach & Recruitment

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Office of Academic Programs |University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

217.333.3380 |217.244.5170 |wherley@illinois.edu

www.academics.aces.illinois.edu