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  • Barbara Endl
  • John Fulton
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  • Torvald Hessel
  • Shyamal Mitra
  • Marvin (Elliot) Richmond
  • Clyde Springen

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Register for Fall 2013 Classes now!

Registration Times for Fall 2013:

  • May 13-August 21 for current and former students
  • June 10-August 21 for new, current and former students

Schedule of Fall 2013 Astronomy classes

 

 

Transfer Guide for ACC Astronomy Classes

If you are taking Astronomy classes at ACC, and planning on transferring to a four-year school after leaving ACC, then our transfer guide is what you need! The guide will help you determine which classes will transfer to some of the nearby Texas schools.  Please click here to view the ACC Astronomy Transfer Guide.   For additional transfer assistance, visit Transfer Services for Students - Online Resources.

 

 

Information for Students, Advisors and Counselors

Links to information on transferring, financial aid, applying and much more are all on our Information for Students, Parents, Advisors and Counselors page.

 

 

ACC Microgravity Group

Austin Space AcesInterested in the Austin Community College NASA Microgravity Group?

See what some previous ACC students have done here:

http://www.austincc.edu/asa/

See the NASA website for more information on the program:

http://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov/

 

 

 

STEM Scholarship Available

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science) scholarship is for eligible full-time students who are pursuing degrees in:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology
  • Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Science and Technology
  • Associate of Science in Environmental Science and Technology
  • Geology, Physics, Engineering & Astronomy degree

Up to $15,000 a year is available for tuition and fees, books, and childcare. For information on eligibility, and additional information on the grant, visit:

http://www.austincc.edu/biotech/S-STEM.php

 

 

Updated: May 23, 2013


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