Students
ACC closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day
Posted on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:32amAustin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day, Friday, July 3. Most staff, faculty, and students will resume remote operations at 8 a.m. Monday, July 6. Beginning Monday, July 6, a small amount of technical...
ACC remembers Juneteenth with talks on equity & inclusion
Posted on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:44pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is looking deeper at what we can do to affect meaningful change in our community to address racial injustice and inequalities. On Friday, June 19, the college hosted a roundtable with students, employees, and...
ACC wins Excellence in Institutional Efficiency award
Posted on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 2:44pmAustin Community College (ACC) is the first community college to receive Salesforce's Excellence in Institutional Efficiency award. The award — which recognizes higher education institutions using Salesforce Education Cloud to increase operational...
Applications increase for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC
Posted on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 1:58pmNow in its fourth year, interest in the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at Austin Community College (ACC) continues to grow. Nearly 300 students have requested to apply for the fall 2020 cohort, which plans to accept 150 students. The...
Barnes & Noble Bookstores at ACC remain closed until further notice
Posted on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:06amTo ensure the health and well-being of our students and employees, the Barnes & Noble Bookstores remain temporarily closed until further notice. Barnes & Noble will continue to accept course material and general merchandise orders online...
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: March/April 2020
Posted on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 10:29amDespite a brief shutdown and some challenges with delayed deliveries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction marches forward on the Rio Grande and Highland campus projects, which both reached significant milestones in the past month. Rio Grande...
Regional Advisory Committees hear academic and campus master plans updates
Posted on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 10:21amAustin Community College District's (ACC) three Regional Advisory Committees representing the district's north, south, and central service areas met virtually in June to hear updates on the college's academic and campus master plans. Academic Master...
Support foster youth in Central Texas: Donate now to ACC’s 11th annual luggage drive
Posted on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 2:51pmDonations are now being accepted for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) annual luggage drive. The program supports youth who are preparing to transition out of foster care. “Each year thousands of youth age out of the foster care system in...
President's Podcast: Engineering Brighter Futures
Posted on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 2:32pmThe Texas Workforce Commission projects a 25 percent growth in engineering jobs statewide in the next decade. In response to this anticipated growth, ACC and Texas A&M created the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC. Supported by...
Fall registration opens for all students Monday, June 15
Posted on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 1:26pmRegistration for fall classes at Austin Community College District (ACC) begins Monday, June 15. Most fall courses will remain online. “There are still a lot of unknowns about the Coronavirus, and ACC continues to monitor the situation daily with...
ACC announces plan to begin its return to campus
Posted on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 3:29pmAustin Community College District (ACC) will begin a gradual approach to return to campus beginning in July. The college released new health and safety procedures and protocols to safely phase-in a small number of workforce classes and student...
Taking hands-on learning online: Biology lab
Posted on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 11:23amThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced Austin Community College (ACC) faculty to adapt their classrooms, labs, and simulations to a virtual environment. We are sharing the innovative ways our faculty are taking hands-on learning online. In this...
Student Affairs conducts call-a-thon to check on students
Posted on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 11:17amAlthough students were not physically on campus during the last half of the spring semester, they remained top of mind for Austin Community College faculty and staff. To check in on how students were doing with the transition to an online learning...
COVID-19's impact on spring student academic success
Posted on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 11:12amWhile the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the way the college operates, it fortunately had only a moderate impact on student academic performance this spring. "I was very impressed by the dedication of our faculty and staff and the...
ACC names new Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Posted on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 4:54pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) names Larry M. Davis as the college's new Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CEDIO). The CEDIO will continue the college's work to address equity gaps at ACC. "ACC spent the past seven years...
ACC graduates share stories ahead of virtual commencement on Saturday
Posted on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 2:49pmAustin Community College graduates, their families and friends, and the Central Texas community are invited to join together and recognize the achievements of ACC’s spring 2020 class. ACC encourages the community to wear purple in celebration and...
A Message from the President: June 2, 2020
Posted on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 2:36pmTo: Faculty, Staff and StudentsFrom: Richard M. Rhodes Date: June 2, 2020 Subject: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, This week, we begin classes for the summer 2020 semester amid a global pandemic and a growing national...
Summer registration seeing positive trends
Posted on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:40amAfter a vigorous start, summer registration numbers have steadied but continue to show positive trends despite the COVID-19 outbreak. About 13,800 students enrolled on the first day of registration, which grew to nearly 18,700 students in the first...
ACC Frontline Heroes: Facilities Support staff
Posted on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:32amWhile Austin Community College (ACC) students and the majority of faculty and staff have been working remotely since Friday, March 13, the facilities support team has remained on campus assisting with the college's response to the COVID-19 outbreak...
Taking hands-on learning online: Professional Nursing
Posted on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 5:14pmThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced Austin Community College (ACC) faculty to adapt their classrooms, labs, and simulations to a virtual environment. We are sharing the innovative ways our faculty are taking hands-on learning online. In this...
Save big on college at ACC with generous financial support programs
Posted on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 4:06pmAustin Community College (ACC) works to connect students with financial support to help them stay on track toward their college and career goals. Extra support, in addition to continued resources, is available during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
ACC closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day
Posted on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 3:18pmAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 25. Staff will resume remote operations 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26. Registration for summer courses remains open through the weekend. The college’s pass/no pass grading...
Month-in-Review: April/May 2020
Posted on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 2:00pmStudent Emergency Fund close to $150k goalACC faculty, staff, and the community have raised $145,380 as of May 19 for the Student Emergency Fund through the Keep a Dream Going campaign. The amount is $4,620 shy of the $150,000 goal. The fund helps...
Tuition won’t increase for 7th consecutive year at Austin Community College
Posted on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:31pmAustin Community College continues to be the most affordable college option in Central Texas. For the seventh consecutive year, the college recommended that the Board of Trustees hold tuition and fees steady. Trustees approved the proposed rates for...
Need a break? Check out ACC’s list to watch, listen, or read
Posted on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:01pmA blanket, couch, and Netflix used to sound like a perfect way to unwind after a long week. Now it has turned into a daily routine as Central Texans stay at home to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have...
2019 Student Success Report shows first wave of Pathways results
Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 4:11pmAustin Community College (ACC) is starting to see the first wave of results from its Guided Pathways initiatives, which are available in the 2019 Student Success Report. Dr. Charles Cook, ACC provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs...
2020 Sustainability Report shows college’s progress toward zero-waste goal
Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 1:21pmAustin Community College (ACC) continues its work toward its goal of becoming Zero Waste by 2040 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In May, the college presented its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report to the Board of Trustees. The report...
ACC & Round Rock ISD celebrate first cohort of ECHS graduates
Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 12:39pmAustin Community College (ACC) and Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) celebrate the first cohort of Early College High School (ECHS) graduates Monday, May 18. More than 100 RRISD students are expected to graduate from ACC’s ECHS program...
ACC Board of Trustees May 4 Meeting Recap
Posted on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 4:33pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its May regular meeting on Monday, May 4, via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Trustees heard presentations on the 2019 Student Success Report and annual...
Planning for fall semester underway at ACC
Posted on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:01amAustin Community College (ACC) is planning for the fall semester. A cross section of the college — including faculty, student support services, IT, Administration, and more — are working together to identify how to safely resume teaching, learning,...
ACC celebrates a record number of 2020 graduates
Posted on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 10:16amAustin Community College (ACC) will recognize more than 2,900 students who are expected to graduate this semester. In addition, more than 3,200 students were invited to fall commencement in December, marking the college’s largest group of candidates...
ACC’s Student Emergency Fund helps Entrepreneurship student stay focused on education
Posted on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 2:48pm“Right now, it is just so important to have extra support. I lost hours at work. I was worried about just paying my bills.” Austin Community College student, Stevani Flahaut, took a hit when the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hit Central Texas. “...
More than 13,700 students enroll for ACC summer classes in first 24 hours
Posted on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 12:51pmRegistration for summer classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May 4. Within the first 24 hours more than 13,700 students had enrolled. To compare, the total enrollment for...
Daily tuition deadlines for summer classes begin May 18. Pay in full or set up a payment plan.
Posted on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 8:34am
Tips for enrolling in summer classes
Posted on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 4:00pmRegistration for summer 2020 classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May , 2020. All courses will continue in online formats over the summer. Students also get free access to the...
ACC continues to monitor developments of COVID-19. Follow updates >
Posted on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 2:28am
ACC Fashion Design, CAD, and Art faculty and staff pull resources to create protective equipment for employees and community
Posted on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 11:50amAustin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff are creating essential personal protective equipment to help keep employees and the community safe and prepared during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Facial Coverings using Fashion Lab The...
ACC students can now apply for federal CARES financial aid
Posted on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 5:19pmAustin Community College (ACC) received the first portion of federal financial support to help students impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applications for the ACC CARES Act Student Aid opened Wednesday, April 29. Current and newly enrolled...
Ready to enroll? Get 1-on-1 support with our virtual registration stations.
Posted on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 3:06pm
ACC Center for Peace and Conflict Studies hosts webinar on ‘Peace in Relationships’
Posted on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 4:35pmAustin Community College’s (ACC) Peace and Conflict Studies program goes virtual Friday, April 24, from noon to 1:15 p.m for a webinar on “Peace in Relationships: Leveraging Conflict for a Happier Life During and After the Pandemic.” The event...
ACC launches virtual events calendar
Posted on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 11:13amAs Austin Community College (ACC) transitions to virtual working, teaching, and learning environments, so do collegewide events. Many of the college events that were previously canceled are now available in online formats. To view all events, visit...
ACC English Composition student wins 2020 Eco Bag Art contest
Posted on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:33pmThe ballots are in and the votes tallied. This year's winner of the seventh annual 2020 Eco Bag Art contest is English Composition student Diana Ruiz Trujeque. acc1.JPG Faculty, staff, and students selected Diana out...
Month-in-Review: February/March 2020
Posted on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:54amCOVID-19 responseACC work and classes transitioned to remote environments following the spring break in an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. The college launched an informational webpage — austincc.edu/coronavirus — in early...
ACC provides students complete, unlimited tutoring online for free
Posted on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 10:37amUnlimited, free tutoring is now available completely online for Austin Community College (ACC) students looking for extra support to finish the semester. All ACC courses will remain online through summer 2020 to help contain the spread of the...
ACC to receive $13 million to support students impacted by COVID-19
Posted on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 5:08pmAustin Community College (ACC) will receive $13,907,800 through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to support students through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The fund was authorized as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...
ACC extends online classes through summer semester
Posted on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) will move all summer classes online for the summer 2020 semester to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of students and employees. “We are in uncharted territories that require...
ACC distributes iPads to support students transitioning to online learning
Posted on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 12:17pmAustin Community College is distributing nearly 1,000 iPads to students who need technology support to transition to online learning. Out of the nearly 8,500 students who completed the Student Technology Access Form, more than 700 said they don't...
ACC campuses remain closed until May 31; Pass/Fail option available for semester
Posted on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:30pmPresident amends grading policy to support students during transition to online learning Austin Community College (ACC) will offer a Pass/No Pass option for students this spring semester in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on classes....
ACC campuses remain closed until 4/13. Classes resume online Monday, 3/30
Posted on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 8:18amIn an effort to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in our region, Austin Community College (ACC) has made the difficult decision to keep campuses closed to students and the public until Monday, April 13. Spring classes will resume remotely on...
ACC prepares Personal Protective Equipment donations for local healthcare workers
Posted on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 2:16pmAustin Community College (ACC) is assembling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to support regional healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “This is a difficult time for everyone in our community....