Austin
Texas
Austin Community College
Mission Statement:
The ACC District promotes student success and improves communities by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training in its eight-county service area.
To fulfill its mission, the college will provide, within its available resources, the mission elements prescribed by the State of Texas:
Vocational and technical programs of varying lengths leading to certificates or degrees.
Freshman- and sophomore-level academic courses leading to an associate degree or serving as the base of a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year institution.
Continuing adult education for academic, occupational, professional, and cultural enhancement.
Special instructional programs and tutorial service to assist underprepared students and others who wish special assistance to achieve their educational goals.
A continuing program of counseling and advising designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational and occupational goals.
A program of technology, library, media, and testing services to support instruction.
Contracted instructional programs and services for area employers that promote economic development.
Vision Statement:
The Austin Community College District will be recognized as the preferred gateway to higher education and training and as the catalyst for social equity, economic development, and personal enrichment.
Recent News
Graduation Spotlight: Meet Adriana Calixto
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,500 graduates at its fall 2022 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students Thursday, December 8 at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. One of those students…
Read More »CommuniTEA & Conversation supports Iranian students and community members
ACC hosts a series of gatherings called CommuniTEA & Conversation aimed at supporting our Iranian Riverbats and others in our community with ties to Iran. Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »ACC celebrates 3,500+ graduates at fall commencement ceremony
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the more than 3,500 students invited to participate in its 2022 fall commencement ceremony. ACC’s celebration honors those who have completed an associate degree, workforce certificate, or…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Meet Rizwana Najam Khan
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,500 graduates at its fall 2022 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students Thursday, December 8 at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. One of those students…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Meet Bertha Juarez
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,500 graduates at its fall 2022 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students Thursday, December 8 at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. One of those students…
Read More »ACC closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Austin Community College District (ACC) will close for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24. All offices and campuses will reopen at 8 a.m., Monday, November 28. Registration remains open through the holiday weekend. The college offers…
Read More »ACC Lights Up Purple to Honor Largest Scholarship Gift in College History
Paying for college is one of the biggest barriers students face. According to national data, 68 percent of students worry about having enough money to pay for school. Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »Two ACC Culinary Arts students selected for prestigous U.S. Food Scholars Program
“I have a dream to open an authentic 50s diner pie shop. It would focus on big slices of home-made pies, old-fashioned malts, and old-fashioned burgers and fries. I want to call it ‘The Sock Hop Pie Shop’” - Shyla Underwood,…
Read More »Voters overwhelmingly approve ACC’s $770 million bond & elect 3 Trustees
Work begins immediately on districtwide improvement projects after voters approve Austin Community College District's (ACC) $770 million general obligation bond. According to election results, approximately 70% of ACC District voters approved…
Read More »ACC closed in observance of Veterans Day, November 11
Austin Community College District (ACC) will close Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. All campuses and centers will reopen on their normal schedules Saturday, November 12. Registration for spring semester courses remains open for…
Read More »ACC adds support to plan, register, and pay for classes
Austin Community College District (ACC) provides additional support to help the community increase its earning potential. The college’s first Registration Week runs from Monday, November 14, through Saturday, November 19. Registration Read…
Read More »Registration is now open for spring classes at ACC
Spring registration opens at Austin Community College District (ACC) for everyone on Monday, October 31. Students are encouraged to register early, because high-demand classes are filling up fast. Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »Make Your Mark! ACC professor takes time to allow students to vote together
Austin Community College District (ACC) believes everyone should make their mark this election and provides access to nonpartisan information to Central Texans. One ACC professor made sure to allow time to make sure her students had access to make…
Read More »Fashion Designers! Register Now for Gerber Technology AccuMark 2D Course
“The Gerber Accumark pattern design software and 3D fitting software are powerful tools that allow designers to work efficiently and to professional standards.” - ACC Fashion Incubator Student Skylar Johnson.For Austin Community College…
Read More »ACC Celebrates Honors Week with series of events
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to a weeklong series of events for Honors week, Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, sponsored by ACC’s Honors Program. The college’s…
Read More »ACC receives $4M grant to expand child care for students
Austin Community College District (ACC) increases its support to students with children through a $4 million grant from the Department of Education’s Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant Program. The grant is a…
Read More »‘A Legacy Beyond Bloodline’: ACC Hosts Former NFL Player Dr. Octavious Bishop
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes Dr. Octavious Bishop for a conversation on mentorship, race, and inclusivity. ‘A Legacy Beyond Bloodline’ is cohosted by ACC’s Honors Program and the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus…
Read More »Get the classes you want for spring! Registration is open.
Registration is now open at Austin Community College District (ACC) for current and former students for spring 2023. Classes fill fast so new students are encouraged to plan now and apply ahead of registration opening to everyone on Monday, October…
Read More »ACC Board of Trustees October 3 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, October 3, to learn about new, innovative training for the ACC Police Department and review wayfinding solutions on campus. Below are highlights…
Read More »ACC’s IMPACT Lab celebrates ribbon-cutting with local VIPs
As the Central Texas Manufacturing sector continues to grow, Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the grand opening of the ACC IMPACT Lab, the college’s manufacturing incubator. When: Friday, October 14 Time: Read more at…
Read More »ACC Honored for Successfully, Intentionally Serving Latino Students
Austin Community College District (ACC) is one of nine institutions nationwide to earn recertification for the National Seal of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education for its ongoing work to support and serve Latino students. Read more at Austin…
Read More »ACC Chancellor selected to serve on ACT Board
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes was selected to serve on the American College Testing (ACT) board. Dr. Rhodes is one of three new members appointed to the board and is the only community college chancellor…
Read More »ACC hosts ACE Fellow to strengthen institutional and leadership capacity
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ACC Trustees approve tax rate for 2022-23
The tax rate remains among the lowest of community colleges statewide The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved a new tax rate for the 2022-23 property tax rate during a special Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »ACC Highland Campus awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus is being awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for the 2022-23 Exhibit…
Read More »THANK YOU! New Amado Peña mural at ACC Highland Campus unveiled
A big THANK YOU to the more than 250 people that came out to see the official unveiling of the new Amado Peña mural at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus on Tuesday, September 20. ‘Bridges to Success’…
Read More »ACC’s new Toyota training program receives certification; Helps address growing need for auto technicians
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) program received official certification Thursday, September 15. T-TEN provides a pipeline for students to train and apply for careers with Toyota Read…
Read More »ACC participates in Healthcare Simulation Week from September 12 through 16
Austin Community College District (ACC) honors the changing landscape for healthcare professionals to learn and improve patient care through Healthcare Simulation Week. The fifth annual global event, sponsored by the Society for Simulation in…
Read More »Reducing the cost of college: ACC’s Transfer Week helps students navigate the process
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for Transfer Week Monday, September 12, through Friday, September 16. The virtual, in-person, and hybrid events allow students to connect with universities and ACC's Read more…
Read More »Unveiling of New Amado Peña Mural at ACC Highland Campus
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts an art exhibition honoring the works of Texas native and internationally acclaimed Southwest artist Amado Peña at ACC Highland Campus. Peña’s high-anticipated mural at ACC Highland…
Read More »Emergency Preparedness Week: Students, faculty, and staff practice best actions to stay safe
Planning for the unexpected and staying safe while on campus, Austin Community College District (ACC) practices emergency response procedures and tests its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week from Tuesday, September…
Read More »U.S. Sen. Cornyn and Rep. McMcaul announce CHIPS for America Act at ACC’s Manufacturing Academy
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosted U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) on Friday, August 19, as they discussed highlights of the new CHIPS for America Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »Welcome Back Riverbats! Navigating Your South Region Campus
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. As more students head to one of…
Read More »Welcome Back Riverbats! Navigating Your Central Region Campus
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. As more students head to one of…
Read More »Welcome Back Riverbats! Navigating Your North Region Campus
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. As more students head to one of…
Read More »ACC Experts: Keeping your A/C running through the summer heat
The summer heat is here and isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Austin Community College District (ACC) Heating, Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »Additional back-to-school support at ACC’s Resource & Registration Fairs
It is officially back-to-school season! Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a special fair to help students get support to start classes this fall. The ACC Registration & Resource Fair is happening at FIVE campuses across the…
Read More »ACC to build Study Abroad programs through national grant
Austin Community College District (ACC) has been selected to receive funding support from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. ACC is one of 44 colleges and universities…
Read More »ACC & Dell Medical School launch new clinic to boost mental health services
New Amplify Center will open this fall at ACC Eastview Campus New, national data show that depression rates among college students are on the rise. Austin Community College District (ACC) is teaming up with the Dell Medical School at the University…
Read More »ACC awarded $40,000 to develop new nursing & health AI incubator
The college is one of 15 selected nationwide to join national AI Incubator Network Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »ACC & UFCU Expand Partnership to Launch New Scholarships & Create Event Pavilion at ACC Highland
UFCU commits $5 million to fund student scholarships & name a new park pavilion at ACC Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »ACC Experts: Prepare now as Hurricane Season arrives
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway. While Central Texas isn’t on the coast, there is still a level of concern. Austin Community College District (ACC) offers an Emergency Management program where students learn how to…
Read More »Go Purple: ACC Support for PRIDE
ACC Highland will light up purple from Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, in recognition of PRIDE Month and in honor of the college’s commitment to promoting a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. The college strives to educate…
Read More »ACC Honors program: Art students recognized for outstanding work
Right now, students are preparing for their next step in life and registering for summer and fall classes at Austin Community College District (ACC). The college’s Honors Program is now accepting applicants for the semester as well. The Honors…
Read More »ACC appoints college’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence
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ACC launches fall registration 1 week early to support new students
Putting off college for even one year can lead to the potential loss of $90,000 in lifetime earnings, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. To help high school seniors stay on track after graduating, Austin Community College District…
Read More »Ahead of commencement, ACC students thank faculty for helping them succeed
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. As students prepare for…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Lira Amari Ramirez
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Rebekah Peacock
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. One of those students is…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Nathan Lu
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. One of those students is…
Read More »ACC Board of Trustees May 9 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, May 9, to hear college and budget updates, swear in the interim board member, and learn about a new mental health pilot program. Below are…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Pete Ramirez
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is…
Read More »ACCENT: Get Ahead On Your Degree Plan By Taking ACC’s Summer Classes
Registration is now open to everyone for summer courses at Austin Community College District (ACC). ACC staff are ready to work with students 1-on-1 to help them apply and Read more at Austin Community College…
Read More »AAPI Month springs in with guest speakers; healing session
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a series of events at ACC Highland Campus. These events not only cultivate the culture this community shares but also introduce community…
Read More »ACC’s Radio-Television-Film ‘Establishing Shots’ returns for in-person showcase
For the first time in two years, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Radio-Television-Film (RTF) Department will showcase its students’ work in person at the ‘Establishing Shots’ show from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May…
Read More »Graduation Spotlight: Malia Capers-Cristobal
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a record number of graduates at its spring 2022 commencement ceremony. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate Friday, May 13, at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is…
Read More »Austin’s booming construction industry faces growing need for more workers; ACC experts weigh in
The Austin skyline offers a constant view of construction cranes, and with more companies and people moving to the area, future plans won’t change that anytime soon. The construction industry is a promising career path, but the region is…
Read More »Spring 2022 Finals Week
Contributed by Student Affairs Communications Finals are coming up, which means the end of the semester is near. Now is the time to encourage our students to keep up the hard work and finish strong. ACC Student Life offers help with virtual and…
Read More »ACC celebrates record number of graduates during Spring Commencement
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates another record-breaking graduating class at its spring 2022 commencement. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate. Combined with the almost 3,400 graduates who were recognized at fall…
Read More »ACC & Texas State partner to launch new program for transfer students
More than two years into the pandemic, community, and four-year colleges and universities across the country face an imperative to help more students earn their two-year degree at a community college and then successfully transfer to a four-year…
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