Graduate Program Directors, Advisors

Course dates: July 17 through August 4

ACES is a three-week 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 program focuses 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. The 2023 program will run online through highly interactive synchronous and asynchronous sessions. FAQs and additional information can be found at 2023 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) by May 22 . For information on registration, departments can contact Alissa Cohen, ITA Program Coordinator, at cohenal@msu.edu.