Graduate Directors and Advisors

ACES is a three-week (July 15 - August 2, 2024) intensive English and academic culture program aimed at helping incoming international teaching assistants (ITAs) adjust to the American university teaching and learning context prior to their first semester at MSU.

The online program is highly interactive, consisting of both synchronous and asynchronous sessions that focus on strengthening oral communication skills in English and developing an understanding of the American educational system and the roles and expectations of TAs and undergraduate students at MSU. FAQs and additional information can be found at 2024 ACES Program. 

ACES is open to incoming international graduate teaching assistants at the request of their departments.  Registration must be completed by the department (not the student).  Registration will remain open until May 21 or until all spaces are filled. 

For information on registration, departments can contact Alissa Cohen, ITA Program Coordinator, at cohenal@msu.edu.