Jump-start Your College Journey
Nervous about your first semester of college? Joining an institute is one of the best ways to ensure you get the support you need to thrive. These specialized learning communities take the guesswork out of getting started and help you reach your academic goals.
Institute students:
- Follow a predefined course schedule.
- Take a full time class schedule.
- Work alongside peers who share their academic interests.
- Have regular contact with faculty advisors.
- Explore career opportunities.
- Increase their odds of graduating on time.
- Increase their odds of transferring to a four-year university.
Try out an institute your first semester or make it an essential part of your Austin Community College journey. It’s a great way to stay on track while learning about the topics that interest you most.
Find an institute that fits your future
Learn how to get started! View the institute that interests you.
Honda PACT Institute
The Honda PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) Institute offers state-of-the-art automotive technician training that will enable you to become a Honda- and Acura-certified technician.
Information Technology Institute
It’s no secret—the opportunities for those who have tech skills in Central Texas are booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of information technology jobs is expected to grow 12 percent during the next decade, which is faster than average. ACC’s Information Technology Institute offers you a predefined course plan that makes it simple to quickly obtain the required skills to secure these well-paying jobs.
Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute
The Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute has been designed to prepare you for a career as an Electronic Technician and/or Engineer. Upon completion of this one year program, you will have the option to complete the associate degree or apply for the Texas A&M Chevron Engineering Academy or the Samsung or Applied Materials Apprenticeship Program.