Acy was born and raised in rural eastern North Carolina where he attended Princeton High School from 2003-2005 before transferring to Smithfield-Selma High School, where he graduated with honors. He then enrolled as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina, where he is currently in his third year, pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and International and Area Studies. During the Fall of 2007, his first semester at UNC, Acy accepted a bid to join Sigma Nu fraternity, and began the candidate process as a part of the Delta Class. Since being initiated, Acy has held the position of Recruitment Chairman (2008) and is currently the Sentinel of the Psi Chapter. In his spare time, Acy enjoys soccer, running and reading. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue further education in the areas of law and political science.