Accelerated College Education (ACE) | Stony Brook University

Make your current courses count for more

Stony Brook's Accelerated College Education (ACE) program enables you to earn college credit on an official SBU transcript for courses you're already taking. No standardized tests are required!

High schoolers who enroll in ACE can:

Get a head start on college
Earn credits from New York's #1 public university
Save on future tuition costs
Enjoy a lighter college course load
Explore more electives and extracurriculars as a university student
Transfer earned Stony Brook credits to many other institutions

Once you register for ACE, you'll start receiving college credit for your ongoing high school coursework. Your final grade in the class will be reflected on your SBU transcript. Unlike other methods of earning college credit in advance, ACE involves no big exams or projects outside of class.

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Fall 2025 registration will open on Monday, September 15.

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Courses at your high school are taught by approved teachers

Credits appear on an official Stony Brook University transcript

Credits are transferable to many other institutions (especially within SUNY)

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AP courses require students to take a high-stakes examination to earn a score from the CollegeBoard. These scores may or may not be accepted by universities for credit. ACE courses provide transcript credit through Stony Brook University and reflect the overall grade received based on assignments and exams throughout the course. Some high school classes may offer both AP and ACE options.
In order to be eligible for ACE enrollment, you must attend a school that participates in the ACE program and be enrolled through your school in a course that has been approved for ACE credit. You may then enroll by submitting the online registration form and paying the non-refundable $300 program fee.
Your ACE courses and grades will be posted to your official Stony Brook University transcript, which can be accessed through the SOLAR system. At the end of the academic year, you'll receive a Stony Brook ID number that allows you to log into SOLAR and request your transcript.

You can also request a copy of your transcript and submit transfer requests through the Registrar's office.

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