Rio Grande Campus

Meet the Campus

Rio Grande Campus boasts a rich history of education that has evolved alongside more than a century of innovation. Students enter the carefully preserved, 20th century building located in the heart of downtown Austin to find newly renovated classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and the ACCelerator —  an interactive computer hub for individualized learning and customized support. After class, check out the Austin BMX and Skate Park close to campus. 

At Rio Grande Campus, you can take classes that transfer to a four-year university or work toward an associate degree or workforce certification. The campus is home to the Army Futures Command Software Factory and the college’s co-enrollment program with UT-Austin. It also offers American Sign Language Interpreter Training and Human Services programs and classes. 

Campus Highlights

Austin Community College offers more than 100 programs in 10 areas of study that lead to career certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, or university transfer. Explore classes that can boost your income, improve your skills, and change your life.

American Sign Language – Interpreter Training

The campus is home to the American Sign Language-Interpreter Training Program and a gathering place for the college’s deaf community.

Army Futures Command

This software factory offers training programs and collaboration space in partnership with the U.S. Army for new technologies, such as data science and artificial intelligence.

PACE – UT Co-Enrollment

Co-enrollment with UT-Austin provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes to complete core curriculum and general education requirements at ACC before transitioning to the university.