Current or Returning Students

If you’re a current or returning ACC student, skip the admissions and application steps, and go straight to registration.

New Student Steps to Enroll

Getting started is easy at Austin Community College. We have an open admissions policy, and there are no application fees (except for international applicants). It takes just a few steps to enroll. Once you complete these steps, you're eligible to take credit classes at any of our 11 campuses or online. Applications are accepted year-round. Applying early ensures you'll be ready when it’s time to register for classes.

Step 1: Prepare

• Choose Your Program

  • Have a program in mind? If so, great! If not, explore your interests on ACC’s Areas of Study or take a Career Quiz to see what programs are a fit for you.

    Begin Quiz »

• Attend a Virtual Information Session

  • Areas of Study - Schedule an information session focusing on ACC’s Areas of Study, core curriculum and workforce options, associate and bachelor degrees, as well as transfer opportunities. Schedule Session »

• Talk to a Recruiter

  • Schedule a 1-on-1 chat with an ACC representative who can answer specific questions and help you get started applying. Pick a time that works for you!

    Contact Us

    startnow@austincc.edu
    512-223-4636

    Meet the team and connect with your guide to admission at ACC.

Step 2: Apply

• Start Your Application

  • Create your account and fill out the online application to begin.

    Choose the application that works for you and you will be contacted by phone or email about any additional documents you'll need to submit.

    International students please visit the ACC International Student Office website.

    Next Steps For Traditional Degree-Seeking Applicants

    • Submit official/unofficial college/university transcripts
    • Submit test scores or exemptions for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
• Submit Required Documents

  • Submit any required documents such as college/university transcripts, SAT, ACT, and/or TSI scores. For assistance with submitting your documentation, please contact Admissions and Enrollment Office

    Contact Us:
    at 512.-223-4636
    student.records@austincc.edu

• Apply for Financial Aid

  • Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. Learn about how you can access the funds you need to achieve a college education on our Paying for College webpage.

• Retrieve your ACCeID and ACCmail email account

  • You’ll need your ACCeID to do most tasks at ACC including logging into MyACC, Blackboard, and other online resources. Retrieve your ACCeID.

    ACCmail is the official form of communication at ACC. Your ACCmail account allows you to conduct official ACC business and receive important information about your ACC accounts and classes. ACCmail Activation & Login Assistance.

Step 3: Attend Orientation, Register, and Pay

• Review the Orientation Module

  • After you have been admitted to ACC, you can review a quick, helpful orientation module.

    Begin Orientation

    This online orientation module will cover important student tools, tips for success, and benefits of being a Riverbat – like campus resources, free tutoring, community connection, student organizations, and more!

    Questions? Email us at orientation@austincc.edu or call us at 512-223-4636 (Press Option 1).

• Get Ready For Registration

  • To register for classes as a new Riverbat, students who have:

    • Fewer than 12 credits: You must sign up for group advising to plan and register for first semester classes. Sign-up for an online or in-person group advising session.
    • More than 12 credits: You are ready to register! View registration steps or contact our online advising team for assistance.

    Questions? We are here to help every step of the way. Please contact us at orientation@austincc.edu.

• Paying For Your Classes

  • ACC offers a variety of ways to keep college affordable, including financial aid, scholarships, and work-study opportunities. You can also set up an interest-free payment plan to help manage the cost of tuition. 

    Visit Tuition Deadlines and Payment Information to learn more.