American Culture and English Program, College of Arts and Science

Miami University’s American Culture and English (ACE) Program provides conditionally admitted international undergraduate and graduate students with high-quality English language instruction and a challenging and supportive intellectual environment. This is combined with cultural and co-curricular opportunities that support students in being successful at Miami.

Admission to ACE

Why ACE at Miami University?

The ACE Program prepares international students for academic and cultural life at Miami University.

ACE has been shown to directly contribute to future academic success as students move on to their degree programs after ACE.

ACE students can be found studying majors in every division on campus.

ACE students earn credit toward graduation while they are in ACE, and many graduate in four years or less.

Before I came here, I would say I’m shy. But when I came to ACE and finished it, I became more calm and much more confident. I think the biggest difference for me is that I can talk with other people and use English. Sometimes I will feel nervous, but sometimes I will feel, "Oh, now I can help someone for the for the test or the quiz," and I’m not afraid to speak with them.

J. Shang

Your Campus Experience

ACE students live on campus among Miami students, and they engage in coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities along with their American peers. They have access to academic and recreational opportunities, as well as a solid support system through the English Language Learners Writing Center, the InterfACE Mentor Program, customized academic advising, and career advising through the Center for Career Exploration and Success. As they work their way through the ACE program, students are able to fully adjust to life at Miami.

Student Support

ACE builds confidence in English and on campus, so you feel good starting your degree program in your second semester.
Being in ACE allows you time to adjust to American culture and transition from high school to university life.
ACE classes improve your writing and research skills.
ACE provides lots of speaking practice with students, teachers, and mentors.
ACE is designed to be one semester, so you can start your major by the second semester.
ACE classes count for university credit toward graduation.
Miami has a good reputation as an old and well-established public university.
There are some scholarships available.
ACE is located on campus and is an easy walking distance to the central area of Oxford. The campus and the town are safe and beautiful with a nice climate and natural beauty.
It can be easy to make friends in ACE!

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When I was applying to colleges from my hometown in China, I didn't have a high enough TOEFL score, which is needed to be accepted in American universities. I heard about Miami's American Culture & English (ACE) program from a current senior, and she told me it's a really good way for international students to get familiar with Miami and improve their English, so I said, 'Okay, I'll go there!'

Zhuoran Bao - Class of 2021

The ACE program offers holistic support, equipping students with essential skills like writing and critical thinking for their academic success. With great faculty support and guidance, along with a diverse student body and global perspectives, ACE fosters cultural awareness, preparing students for an interconnected world.

H. Alghamdi

ACE definitely prepared me for my degree program, especially in improving my writing skills. Given that most of my master's major assignments rely on writing and critical thinking, as well as searching for and using different resources, the skills I developed through ACE have been vital in achieving high grades in the written assignments in particular.

H. Alghamdi