The deadline for faculty to apply is March 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT.
Student applications will open once Faculty Advisors are selected.
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Our Mission
About the Program
The Aggie Creative Collective is a creative research program that takes place during the 10-week summer session, and continues throughout the academic year with the Undergraduate Research Scholars thesis program.
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding for three faculty advisors in creative fields and 12 undergraduate researchers. Participating faculty receive a one-time stipend of $6,000, and selected students receive a one-time stipend of $2,000 paid at the beginning of the 10-week summer session.
Faculty apply to be advisors in the early spring. Once faculty are chosen, students apply to work with their ideal faculty member. Our selection committee will accept 12 students into the program, and pair each faculty member with four students.
During the 10-week summer program, the students and faculty work together to develop a creative research question, conduct research, and produce an artifact. Faculty work with students through facilitating a 491 course and mentoring students outside of the classroom.
The Office of Undergraduate Research partners with the University Writing Center to provide supplemental workshops for students to further their creative interests and develop their craft. After the summer session, this collaboration of creative research between student and faculty continues in the Undergraduate Research Scholars thesis program.
Applications
Program Timeline
Application Period
The application process occurs during the spring 2025 semester. First, faculty apply to be advisors. The faculty advisor application is available from February 14 through March 11. The selection committee chooses faculty advisors before March 24. Once faculty are selected, student applications are available March 24 until April 14. Students are selected by April 25, and able to register for summer courses between April 28 and May 1.
10-week Summer Session
The summer session begins May 27 and continues for ten weeks until August 5. Students and faculty receive their stipends at the start of the summer semester. During this time, faculty teach their student mentees through a 491 course, developing creative research and artistic craft.
URS Fall Semester
At the beginning of the fall semester, ACC students apply for the Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) thesis program, and enroll in another section of the 491 course taught by their faculty advisor. During the fall semester UGR provides workshops and events. Students learn about research and writing skills, complete progress reports, and engage in small group meetings to stay on track with their projects.URS Spring Semester
During the spring semester, students enroll in another section for 491 taught by their faculty advisor. Students engage in small group meetings, complete progress reports, draft theses, present their research at the URS Symposium, and complete their final theses with the help of their faculty advisor.