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Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy


Pre-qualification requests and applications are open for Fall 2024.

Engineer a Bright Future

The Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy offers an accessible, affordable pathway for students to earn a degree from Texas A&M’s highly ranked engineering program.

Students admitted into the Academy are Texas A&M College of Engineering students from day one. You’ll be co-enrolled at Austin Community College and Texas A&M while you take math, science, and core curriculum courses. 

Our smaller student-faculty ratio allows you to connect with your professors and Academy peers. After one or two years co-enrolled at ACC, you’ll transition to Texas A&M University in College Station to finish your bachelor’s degree.

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Why the Academy?

  • Choose from 22 Texas A&M engineering degree programs, including Computer Science.
  • Save money with the most secure affordable 4-year pathway to a Texas A&M Engineering degree.
  • Take engineering courses taught by Texas A&M faculty members.
  • Join a community of your Engineering Academy peers in math, science, and engineering courses. 
  • Participate in student activities and organizations at both institutions.
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Eligibility and Admission

Applications for Fall 2024 are now open. Stay in touch with us for updates about the next Engineering Academy application period.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enroll in Austin Community College
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED/HSE)
  • Do not already have a bachelor’s degree
  • Have not already completed the calculus sequence (MATH 2413, 2414 and 2415 or the equivalent)
  • Complete the precalculus or calculus readiness requirements with any of the following:
    • ACC Math Placement Test: Take ACC’s advanced mathematics placement test and score at least 65% to be considered precalculus ready or 80% to be considered calculus ready. See testing details below.
    • College Credit: Your current college transcripts show credit for Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus I, or ACC’s “College Algebra for Precalculus” (MATH 1414) with a grade of A, B, or C.
    • Credit by Exam: Advanced Placement or CLEP scores equivalent to a grade of A, B, or C.

Admission Steps

  1. Apply to ACC and get your ACCeID and password. Complete the ACC new student application.
  2. Register for the ACC Advanced Math Placement Test, if needed.
  3. Complete the ACC math-level pre-qualification form.
  4. Check your ACCmail account frequently. If your pre-qualification is accepted, you will be emailed a link to apply to Texas A&M.
  5. Submit your application and all supporting documents to the Texas A&M Office of Admission by June 15.

How to Take ACC’s Advanced Math Placement Test

ACC’s Mathematics Department offers an advanced math placement test (ALEKS) to assess your precalculus and calculus readiness. You can register for the test once you complete the ACC admissions process. A few details:

  • The test fee is $35. The fee includes online resources to help you prepare, such as practice tests and review courses. 
  • You’ll need your ACCeID and ACCmail to sign up.
  • Allow at least 1.5 hours to complete the test.
  • Take your placement test early. Test scores that are submitted after the Texas A&M application deadline cannot be used to prequalify you for admission.
  • You are allowed up to five testing attempts.

Information Sessions

Check this page frequently or sign up for Engineering Academy notifications.

In-Person Information Sessions

Date Time Registration Link
February 12 6:30 PM CLOSED
March 5 6:30 PM CLOSED
April 23 6:30 PM CLOSED
May 9 6:30 PM CLOSED

Virtual Information Sessions

All session dates are Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Date Time Registration Link
January 9, 2024 6 p.m. CLOSED
January 25, 2024 6 p.m. CLOSED
February 6, 2024 6 p.m. CLOSED
February 22, 2024 6 p.m. CLOSED
March 5, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
March 21, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
March 28, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
April 9, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
April 18, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
April 30, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
May 9, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
May 21, 2024 6 p.m. Register 
May 28, 2024 6 p.m. Register
June 6, 2024 6 p.m. Register 

Contact Us

Dr. Saad Eways
Professor, Science, Engineering, & Math
Austin Community College
512-223-3219
[email protected]

Academy Q&A: Mondays, 1-2 p.m.
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Meeting ID: 975 6561 4426
Passcode: 369305


Select Science, Engineering & Math as your area of study, and Engineering as your program of interest.


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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.

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