Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Reviewed & Updated: 1/15/2021

Austin Community College District closely monitors the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in our region. The college’s Coronavirus website provides updates and resources for students and employees to ensure the continued health, safety, and well-being of the ACC community. Here, you will find information about classes, health services, and more. 

ACC offers a safe, affordable, flexible college experience. Many classes remain online and most employees continue to work remotely. The college will gradually scale-up hybrid learning opportunities for courses that require face-to-face components as the situation allows.

Recent Updates

 

COVID-19 Case Reports

Spring 2021 

Remote Student Support

Remote Work Extended to 1/19

ACC Responds to COVID-19

Spring 2021 classes to resume as scheduled

On Tuesday, January 19, spring classes will begin as scheduled. Essential faculty, staff, and students with face-to-face classes and labs will return to campus. Everyone else is asked to continue to work and learn remotely.

 

Remote work status extended until 1/19/2021

ACC extends its current remote work status until the first day of spring classes on Tuesday, January 19. During this time, ACC campuses and facilities will close except for essential ACC employees. There will be no in-person classes and all student services will be held virtually. Online spring registration will continue as planned and self-service will remain available 24/7. The college will continue to monitor the situation and remains prepared to adjust plans as needed. 

Virtual student support services

A full menu of student support services remains available to all students virtually. See Student Resources for more information. Students who submit the Student Technology Request Form and indicate they need help accessing their online learning environment are eligible to check out an ACC iPad. See Tech Distribution. In addition, the college provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees at all campus locations. WiFi may be accessed from the parking lots seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. In addition, ACC Libraries remain available for virtual support and services. 

Health & safety protocols on campus

All who come to ACC campuses and centers are required to follow new health and safety protocols to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and better ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. Requirements include wearing your ACC ID badge, facial coverings/masks, social distancing, and health screenings. The health screening app allows you to self-screen for COVID-19 before coming to campus. Get the app here. The college also encourages you to watch the ACC Health & Safety Protocols Training video (available here) before coming to campus. You may view the complete list of health and safety protocols online.