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College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

MORE THAN MEETS THE I

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) offers tremendous opportunities for students to pursue impactful careers that can change the world. ACES teaching, research, and outreach addresses the safety and abundance of the global food supply, promotes healthy families and children, advances reliable energy, and supports a thriving, sustainable environment.

MORE THAN MEETS THE I. In the College of ACES, we put our students first—supporting you with a compassionate and close-knit academic community. You get the benefits of a Big Ten campus and top-ranked university and college, but personalized advising and smaller classes.

Our curriculum is rooted in research to deliver real-world solutions for challenges in food, agriculture, environment, family, and communities.

Your potential to make a difference is not limited to the classroom. ACES offers international programs, study abroad, and leadership opportunities to expand experiences and perspective.

Ready to learn why the College of ACES is MORE THAN MEETS THE I?

ACES MAJORS and concentrations AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (ABE)

ANIMAL SCIENCES (ANSC)

Combining fundamental engineering skills with practical training related to enhancing systems involving food, water, energy, environment, and agriculture.

Discovering innovative ways to improve the efficiency of food animal production, enhance the well-being of animals we keep, and further global animal conservation efforts.

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Agricultural Engineering

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Science, Pre-Veterinary and Medical

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Biological Engineering

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Companion Animal and Equine Science

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Food Animal Production and Management

AGRICULTURAL AND CONSUMER ECONOMICS (ACE) Preparing students for the challenging role of feeding, clothing, and financing the aspirations of billions of people around the globe.

COMPUTER SCIENCE + ANIMAL SCIENCES (CS+ANSC) Combining disciplines to work with sensor technology and predictive analytics to improve the health and wellbeing of production animals and pets..

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Agri-Accounting

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Agribusiness Markets and Management

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Farm Management

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Finance in Agribusiness

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Consumer Economics and Finance

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Financial Planning

CROP SCIENCES (CPSC)

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Environmental Economics and Policy

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Policy, International Trade, and Development

Enhancing food and fuel production through management and improvement of agronomic and horticultural cropping systems.

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Public Policy and Law

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Agroecology

AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATIONS (ALEC)

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Biological Sciences

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Crop Agribusiness

Providing a vibrant opportunity for students to study how people work together and lead their peers, learn from and educate others, and communicate issues relevant in agriculture.

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Crops

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Horticulture Food Systems

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Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

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Agricultural Communications

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Plant Protection

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Agricultural Education

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Organizational and Community Leadership

COMPUTER SCIENCE + CROP SCIENCES (CS+CPSC) Combining disciplines to revolutionize plant production systems using digital technology.

Learn more about the majors that interest you: academics.aces.illinois.edu/majors

FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION (FSHN)

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (TSM)

Advancing science to provide a safe, nutritious, accessible, and affordable food supply.

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Human Nutrition

Applying engineering principles to operate, manage, and maintain systems in agriculture, food, energy, environment, and water.

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Dietetics

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Construction Management

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Food Science

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Environmental Systems Management

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Hospitality Management

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Mechanization, Marketing, and Technology Management Systems

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (HDFS)

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Processing Systems

Gaining understanding of how children develop, how families function effectively, and how to improve the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families.

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Renewable Energy Systems

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Child and Adolescent Development

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Family Studies

Exploring courses in the 10 ACES majors to help students determine which career path and major to choose.

METROPOLITAN FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (MFST) Understanding and implementing solutions for the serious challenges urban food and environmental systems face today.

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (NRES) Bringing biological, physical, and social scientists together to learn how to discover and apply solutions that improve the health and sustainability of urban and natural ecosystems.

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Ecosystem Stewardship and Restoration Ecology

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Environmental Science and Management

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Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

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Human Dimensions of the Environment

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE. •

Get even more out of your academic experience through activities designed for honors students, undergrad research projects, extracurricular activities, and study abroad opportunities.

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Create lasting relationships with academic advisors who will become personal guides on the path toward graduation.

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Discover the benefits of the ACES Career Services Office—résumé reviews, job and internship postings, mock interviews, career advising, workshops, and career fairs.

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Join one of our 40+ student organizations and meet students from across different majors with similar interests.

Nearly 40% of ACES graduates have studied abroad by the time they graduate.

91%

Freshman Retention Rate

80% Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1

$3.5M

ACES scholarships awarded yearly

More than 80% of our graduates work, volunteer, or pursue internships before completing their degrees.

PUT YOUR EDUCATION TO WORK IN THE REAL WORLD. •

Explore the rapidly expanding frontiers of science and technology, meet new intellectual challenges, and contribute to scientific knowledge through an undergraduate research experience.

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Apply what you study in class to real life through our experiential learning courses designed to help you understand the skill sets needed to succeed in different career paths.

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Our alumni network is full of industry leaders who return to campus to speak to classes, engage with students, provide job shadow experiences, and ultimately hire ACES students for internships and jobs.

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ACES graduates have earned employment or continued their education within six months of graduation.

Nearly a third of our graduates pursue advanced degrees in a variety of disciplines, including science, business, law, health and well-being, education, and medicine.

A degree from ACES is MORE THAN MEETS THE I. At ACES, you’ll earn more than a degree.

You will leave with confidence, optimism, and a positive career outlook.

OUR STUDENTS GRADUATE IN 4 YEARS. Our 4-year graduation rate is 75%. We are No. 1 among universities with comparable programs when it comes to the amount of time it takes our students to graduate+.

OUR GRADUATES MAKE MORE MONEY. On average, our highly sought-after graduates earn 21% more than their peers at universities with comparable programs over a 20-year period. They earn more than double what their peers from other Illinois universities with similar programs earn during that same period++.

+US News & World Report 2018. National average for public universities is 33% according to U.S. Department of Education. ++ Payscale.com

APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 1 Admissions Application Opens apply.illinois.edu

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SCHOLARSHIPS Consideration for College of ACES merit-based scholarships is based upon your application for admissions. Learn more at academics.aces.illinois.edu/scholarships

VISIT OPPORTUNITIES

Whether you’re just starting to explore colleges or you’ve been admitted to Illinois, we are here to help connect you with opportunities in the College of ACES. Here are a few great ways to explore our programs and campus.

Go to aces.illinois.edu/future-students to sign-up.

ACES VIRTUAL INFO SESSION Join an advisor and student ambassador to learn about majors, classes, student experiences, and career opportunities in the College of ACES.

TAKE A TOUR Take a virtual tour and explore our University of Illinois campus.

FOLLOW US Follow us on Social Media to see the ways our students, faculty, and alumni make an impact.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP Have questions about College of ACES majors, visit options, and student life?

Email us at visitaces@illinois.edu or call (217) 333-3380

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