TOP - The Orientation Program
ATTENTION: TOP is available for students at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. Currently, summer students do not need to register for TOP.
The Orientation Program (TOP) is offered though the office of Student Life and helps new ACC students make the college transition as smooth as possible. Our goal is to answer all your questions, put your fears to rest and help you get started on the right foot. During TOP you will learn:
- The ins and outs of ACC
- How to succeed in college
- Ways to get involved and meet new friends
- And so much more!
TOP is approximately 2 hours long.
Students please bring your student ID with you. If you don’t have your student ID please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled orientation so you can get your student ID.
We have a wide range of orientation dates and times, to accommodate the needs of our busy students.
Fall TOP registration begins July 7.
There are three ways students can register for the orientation program:
Spaces for TOP do fill up fast so we encourage you to register for TOP at least one week in advance.
TOP is mandatory for new students who have completed fewer than 12 semester credit hours. Students can take the orientation after they have registered for classes. Students can participate in TOP after the school semester starts.
TOP FAQs
Q: Do I have to attend TOP before I start classes?
A: No. TOP is offered through the beginning of the semester.
Q: Do I have to get my Student ID before I attend TOP?
A: No. We encourage you to get your student ID early but it is not required. You also have the opportunity to get your ID before your orientation if you do not already have it.
Q: Whom do I contact if I can’t make the orientation I am registered for?
A: If you registered online please revisit the registration form and change your reservation. If you can’t visit the registration form please contact us at 223.2TOP or email acctop@austincc.edu if you are unable to attend the orientation for which you registered. We encourage you to reschedule for another orientation date.
Q: Do I have to attend TOP?
A: TOP is required for all new ACC students who have less than 12 transfer credit hours.
Q: I am a parent and I want to come with my student. Am I allowed?
A: Parents and guests are welcome to attend orientation with their student. We may ask you to sit outside the orientation if we need more room for students.
Q: Do I have to attend on the campus where I will be taking classes?
A: You may attend orientation at any campus.
Q: I am not required to attend but I would like to any way. Can I?
A: Any ACC student is welcome to attend the orientation program. We just ask that you please register first.
Q: Do I have to register for the orientation program or can I just show up.
A: We ask that you register at least one week in advance.
Q: I can’t stay for the entire time is that ok?
A: We ask that students stay for the entire orientation.
Other orientation sessions for distance learning and international students:
