HAMG, MEEP, & TRVM
General Q & A Guide
Can you tell me about the programs you offer and what makes ACC different from the other schools in the Austin area?
- We have three programs in the fields of Hospitality Management, Meeting & Event Planning and Travel & Tourism. Each program has an Associates of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate.
- We are one of five Meeting and Event Planning programs in the nation that has a degree and certificate offering.
- We schedule our courses in block time so students only have to attend a class once per week. This allows our students to work and support themselves or their families and gain the essential experience necessary to combine with a solid foundation of education. A majority of the program courses are offered at the Eastview campus. A limited number of courses will be offered at the Round Rock campus, beginning Fall ’10, and a small selection of program courses are offered on-line. For more information about our Distance Learning Standards click here.
- We offer our courses in day and evening sessions and our faculty are also industry members.
- We are very active in our industry and in community service programs. The department is involved in events around the city and students are asked to assist with various duties. These events allow students to gain real work experience and to network with industry members.
- We offer job and internship placement assistance, departmental advising to ALL HAMG, MEEP, & TRVM students each semester, professional development activities free to the students, and industry networking activities.
- The cost of a 3 credit hour course, based on in-district status, at ACC is $165, lab fees may increase this cost, and is based on the current academic tuition and fees schedule. This may increase for the next academic year. Tuition and fees are different for out-of-district, out-of-state and international students. All inquiries concerning tuition and fees should be made at the Admissions and Records office at any ACC campus.
What are the requirements for entering each of the programs?
- Students seeking to enter into the programs must first complete the ACC application process. Once they have completed the application, visited with an ACC counselor then they must meet with an advisor in the department. When the students meets with the departmental advisor, the discussion will center around the degree track the student desires to follow and the student and advisor will review course offerings.
What degrees and or certificates are available?
- Hospitality Management Certificate
- Meeting & Event Planning Certificate
- Travel & Tourism Certificate
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Hospitality Management Baccalaureate Prep (designed to complete must basic courses and then transfer to a 4 year institution)
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Hospitality Management with Specialization in Hotel and Lodging
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Hospitality Management with Specialization in Food and Beverage
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Meeting & Event Planning
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Travel & Tourism
I have taken classes at another school, will my credits transfer?
- Courses from another institution will first be evaluated by the ACC admissions and records office upon submission of official transcript(s). Once the transcript(s) have been received and evaluated by ACC, the department can review the course and determine if there are additional courses specific to the student’s degree plan that can be accepted for transfer credit. Students should understand that a grade of a “D” or below will not be accepted for transfer credit by the department.
What is the difference between the Continuing Education and the Workforce Meeting & Event planning program?
- The difference between the Continuing Education and the Workforce meeting and event planning courses is that the Workforce courses are academic credit courses and are taken by an individual who is working towards an academic degree. The courses taken through our program can be used to transfer to another institution. Continuing education courses will not transfer to another institution.
What classes will I be required to take first as a new student to the program?
- Students can expect to take the following courses. Course enrollment could vary depending on seat space available in the course and evaluation of transfer credits (if any). Other course offerings will be discussed during the advising meeting.
- CHEF 1205 Sanitation and Safety
- HAMG 1319 Computers in Hospitality
- HAMG 1313 Front Office Procedures
- HAMG 1321 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- ENGL 1301 English Composition
Will there be additional lab cost or uniforms required during the semester?
- There are additional lab costs and uniform costs. All students seeking an Associates of Applied Science in the programs of HAMG, MEEP, TRVM and a certificate in HAMG will need to purchase chef uniforms, non-slip black shoes, and a knife kit in order to take the required course of Introduction to Foods. The cost of this will be about $200. An orientation is held each semester, which provides the specific details. This orientation must be attended to order the proper attire and receive uniforms in time for the start of the course.
How do I schedule an advising appointment?
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