Program Overview

Introduction to Pace Academy

Pace Academy is a program designed for incoming first-year students, focusing on developing students' mindsets for college readiness and success. The program teaches techniques for success in college classes, with a particular emphasis on mathematics and mathematics-related courses. Students engage with members of the Pace community, exploring the opportunities available at Pace University. They also have the chance to meet other Pace students and begin forming friendships as they start their college experience.

Program Details

• The program is invite-only.
• Residential students participate in an early move-in to student housing on the Wednesday before the first week of the fall semester.
• Workshops for the program are held on Thursday and Friday before the first week of the fall semester, open to both residential and commuter students accepted into the program.

Directors

Brian Evans

Professor and Department Chairperson in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics NY, located in NYC.

Ross Christofferson

Clinical Associate Professor in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics PLV, located in Westchester.

Program Benefits

• Early opportunity to meet other Pace students and form friendships.
• Engagement with the Pace community to explore university opportunities.
• Development of techniques for success in college classes, particularly in mathematics and related fields.

Participation

• Students must be invited to join the program.
• The program includes both residential and commuter students.
• Residential students have an early move-in, while all participants attend workshops before the start of the fall semester.