American River College ACE Program: Curriculum

What Is ACE?

What Is ACE?

ACE (Accelerated College Education) is designed for working adults who wish to complete 46 units of general education transfer and Associate degree requirements.
The program is made up of a pre-planned set of classes. Students enroll in two short-term classes every eight weeks during the semester, for a total of 12 units each semester.
Each week, students attend classes one night and one Saturday during each eight-week session at ARC's Ethan Way Center. (No classes are scheduled in the summer).
The cost of ACE is the same as any ARC class. Students pay $26 a unit, so the cost for a 12-unit semester is $312. Your student fee includes a Rapid Transit pass that can be used 7 days a week. (No parking permit is needed at the Ethan Way Center.)
The cost of books is not included as part of your fees.
Financial Aid is available for qualified students. Click here for more information.
ACE students have access to all campus services, including the library, computer labs, counseling services, disabled student services, Learning Resource Center, Career & Job Opportunity Center, Transfer Center, and more.