Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) Program
The ACTS program is a STEM pathways program to broaden participation in STEM. Students underrepresented in STEM and pursuing the Associate in Science or Associate in Engineering with the intent to enroll at NC A&T to major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are eligible to apply. N.C. community college students may apply and commit to the ACTS program in their first year of community college*. Early commitment to ACTS requirements will provide a seamless transition from community college to NC A&T and several other benefits.
Program Requirements
ACTS participants must:
- Be a member of groups underrepresented in STEM (Women, African American, Hispanic American/Latino, Native American/Indigenous, or Persons with Disabilities).
- Be selected at their community colleges before transferring to NC A&T.
- Complete the Associate in Science (AS) or the Associate of Engineering (AE) degree in no more than 2.5 years prior to transferring to N.C. A&T.
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above and a C or above in all courses at the community college and at NC A&T.
- Participate in a least four Aggie Commitment transfer preparation activities in a two-year period.
- Work closely with co-advisors at your community college and at NC A&T.
- Maintain full time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours per semester) while at NC A&T.
Program Benefits
Program Benefits: ACTS participants will benefit from:
- Early exposure to NC A&T’s campus culture.
- Monthly networking activities upon enrollment at N.C. A&T (peers, alumni, faculty researchers).
- Co-advisors at the community college and N.C. A&T.
- Work strategy counseling upon enrollment at N.C. A&T and internships the summer after the first semester of enrollment at N.C. A&T.
- Full in-state tuition and fees scholarships for two years upon enrollment at N.C. A&T.
- Travel funds to attend N.C. A&T events while at the community college, if needed.
Admissions Process
Eligible applicants should contact Kimberly Robertson who will provide students with the ACTS commitment form.
- Provide proof of N.C. community college enrollment.
- Complete a FERPA authorization form (included on the ACTS commitment form).