Get a smart start on your bachelor's degree!

0-15 Hours

• Meet with your Area of Study advisor
• Declare and verify your major
• Use appropriate Area of Study program maps and university transfer guides to select ACC courses
• Sign up for Transfer 101  by filling out this form. Watch this video to learn more.
• Explore career options:
• www.austincc.edu/career
• Complete the Focus2 (A Career, Major, and Education Planning System)
• Research intended transfer destinations using university websites, meetings with university recruiters, and exploring Big Future. Keep track using our Transfer Research Worksheet 
• Pay special attention to application (and major) deadlines & take note of transfer applicant requirements
• Attend Transfer Essentials Workshops, Transfer Week events, and other on-campus transfer events:
• Transfer Events Calendar
• Transfer Essentials Workshops
• Follow ACC on social media and check the ACC website for events and updates:
• ACC Transfer Facebook Page
• ACC Transfer Twitter
• Austin Community College Twitter
• Begin financial planning and budgeting so you have a plan to make college more affordable: 
  • • Financial Aid
    • Student Money Management Office

16+ Hours

• Confirm your major
• Meet with your Area of Study or Faculty Advisor
• Continue to use appropriate Area of Study Program Maps and university transfer guides to select ACC courses - make sure you have the most current version
• Connect with universities:
• Visit university campuses
• Find out if ACC is organizing university tours
• • • Attend university transfer visits days (ex. Bobcat Days, Aggieland Saturday)
    • Attend college transfer fairs
    • Schedule a meeting with a university representative
• Research intended transfer destinations to find your right fit
• Add application (and major) deadlines to your calendar
• Take note of transfer applicant requirements
• Attend ACC transfer workshops and events or schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Career & Transfer Specialist
• Transfer Events Calendar
• Transfer Essentials Workshops
• Transfer Appointments

 The Application Process

• Complete your ApplyTexas or university application and submit all required documents before the application deadline
• Follow through with all post-acceptance instructions (orientation, advising, registration, etc)
• Follow up with the university to ensure your application is complete
• Add all school codes for all universities in which you are applying on your financial aid application 
• Complete university financial aid process early
• Attend ACC financial aid exit loan counseling
• Don’t forget to complete your ACC degree & apply for ACC graduation
  
• Participate in Reverse Transfer by giving your university consent to release your transcript to ACC on the ApplyTexas admission application

Build a Solid Academic Foundation

• Utilize the ACC Learning Lab for free tutoring and course assistance
• Set up an appointment with an Academic Coach
• Enroll in a course that includes Supplemental Instruction
• Consider taking a course offered by the ACC Honors Program
• Attend office hours with your instructors

Strengthen Your Holistic Application

• Find an internship in your intended field of study
• Volunteer and participate in service learning and leadership opportunities: 
• ACC Student Life 
• ACC Service-Learning
• ACC Student Government Association
• Join Phi Theta Kappa (ACC's Honor Society)
• Get to know your professors - you may need a letter of recommendation for a future application
• Take advantage of study abroad opportunities
• Take advantage of all ACC workshops and resources available to you