International Students
Start your global journey at Austin Community College!
Spring 2020: ACC has been monitoring the SEVP changes in 2020 and can confirm that F-1 students who are already in the U.S. will be allowed to continue taking classes online, hybrid, face-to-face or any combination of these. As an F-1 student in the U.S. you will continue to meet your student visa eligibility requirements by enrolling full-time in at least 12 credit hours. All of the International Student office staff contact information can be found below.
Welcome to Austin Community College! Endless opportunities await to help you reach your goals and make your mark on the world. The International Student Office is eager to guide you toward a rewarding college experience. We offer support from the time you apply to ACC until you earn an associate degree and/or transfer to a university.
It's our pledge to help you succeed at ACC.
COVID-19 Updates
The global situation is constantly evolving and ACC will inform all prospective students of changes as they develop. The current global situation has suspended the issuance of student visas; updates can be found on the International FAQs here.
Due to the current immigration guidance, Nonimmigrant students in New or Initial status after March 9 will not be able to enter the United States to enroll in a U.S. school as a nonimmigrant student to pursue a full course of study that is 100 percent online.
Until there is updated immigration guidance, we will automatically be deferring all Form I-20s for accepted F-1 new initial students to the next available semester. You should not attempt to enter the U.S. once your Form I-20 has been deferred, until you have received an updated Form I-20. This rule does not apply to Transfer F-1 students who are transferring their Form I-20 to ACC.
International students should contact the International Student Office if you are considering traveling outside or have questions on returning to the United States. All updates will be posted on the Austin Community College webpage.
Academic Program - International Student Application Deadlines
| Semester | F-1 New Students (Needing an F-1 visa) Application Deadline | F-1 Transfer Students (Students that have an f-1 Visa) Application Deadline | F-1 Co-Enrollment and All Other Visa Type Students Application Deadline | Required Arrival Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester (August to December) |
June 1st | July 15th | August 5th | August 1st |
| Spring Semester (January to May) |
October 1st | November 15th | December 15th | January 2nd |
| Summer Semester (May to August) |
n/a | April 15th | May 5th | May 10th |
If your application is submitted after the deadline, you will automatically be considered for admission for the next available semester.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Intensive English Program (IEP) - International Student Application Deadlines
| Semester/Session | F-1 New Students (Needing an F-1 visa) Application Deadline | F-1 Transfer and All Other Visa Type Students Application Deadline | Required Arrival Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall A - 1st 8-weeks (August to October) |
June 1st | July 15th | August 1st |
| Fall B - 2nd 8-weeks (October to December) |
August 1st | September 15th | October 1st |
| Spring A - 1st 8-weeks (January to March) |
October 1st | November 15th | January 2nd |
| Spring B - 2nd 8-weeks (March to May) |
December 1st | February 1st | March 1st |
| Summer 8-weeks (Variable - May to August or June to August) |
March 1st | April 15th | May 1st |
If your application is submitted after the deadline, you will automatically be considered for admission for the next available semester.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
Exceptions
The following students are not classified as international students and will complete these enrollment steps.
- Undocumented students granted Texas residency under Senate Bill 1528
- Permanent or conditional residents (“green card” or I-551)
- Graduates from a non-U.S. high school but you hold U.S. citizenship
- Asylees, refugees, and parolees
High school students applying for the Dual Credit Program to take ACC classes before graduation must contact the Dual Credit Office.
Submit a Question
For prospective student and application status questions, email intlapp@austincc.edu.
For current student questions and all other inquiries, email international@austincc.edu
Schedule on online virtual appointment.