The Experience
Pursue New Opportunity
ACU continues to lead Texas universities in key student success areas, as nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We provide world-class academics and life-changing student experiences inspired by our Christian values.
Select Your On-Campus Experience
Truly participate in the ACU college life through Rising Scholars on Campus, our residential experience. Students stay in our new Freshman Village, study in Brown Library, eat in the World Famous Bean, take in Abilene’s local charm and more, all while earning college credit. Discover why ACU feels like home and gain a jumpstart on your college education.
June 25 – July 1, 2023
Choose one of these courses to earn 1 credit hour:
- PHYS 140: Introduction to Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing
- CHEM 140: The Chemistry of Color
- BIBL 140: Jesus and the Marginalized: Service in an Urban Setting
June 28 – July 1, 2023
- Prepare for TMEA All-State Choir auditions
- Develop choral musicianship in:
- Leadership
- Service
- Community-building
July 9-15, 2023
Choose one of these courses to earn 1 credit hour:
- ENGL 140: The Book was Better
- ENTR 140: Startup Sprint in Entrepreneurship
- JMC 140: Darkroom to Digital – An Adventure in Photography
- DET 140: Virtual Reality Game Development
Select Your Destination Experience
Combine your passion with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Admire art at a world-renowned museum in London, study at a cafe in Oxford, consider lasting impacts in Germany or even challenge yourself in New Mexico’s wonderful outdoors. When you travel with Abilene Christian University, you make lasting memories through immersive learning experiences.
“This program was the highlight of my summer! The experience taught me how rewarding it is to get out of your comfort zone, experience a new culture and make new friends who are from different places and different backgrounds.” – Hailey, 2022 Rising Scholar
Santa Fe, New Mexico
July 16-22, 2023
- MGMT 140: Exploring Leadership (1 hour credit)
or
July 23-29, 2023
- BIBM 140: GLIMPSE: God Lives in My Present Surroundings: Enchantment (1 hour credit)
Rachel Goodman
Executive Director of Rising Scholars
Email: risingscholars@acu.edu
Phone: 325-674-2695