Preserving 100 years of learning with innovation
A vibrant component of downtown Austin, Rio Grande Campus opened in 1975 in the historic building that housed the original Austin High School.
In summer 2017, a renovation project will start and provide critically needed updates to the nearly 100-year old main campus building. Plans are to preserve the history, while providing state-of-the art classrooms, innovative labs, and accelerated learning environments.
Renovation Schedule
During the renovation project, the campus remains open and classes for programs such as American Sign Language-Interpreter Training, Human Services, and Paralegal continue in Building 3000. Core curriculum courses also are available in Building 3000 along with limited academic support services. The Main Building (Building 1000) will close in summer 2017 and reopen in 2021.
Other programs historically offered at Rio Grande Campus, such as Arts and Humanities programs including drama, dance, and art, moved to ACC Highland in fall 2017.
Project at-a-glance*
- Budget: $49 million
- Architect: Studio 8 Architects
- Construction Manager at Risk: Bartlett-Cocke
- ACC Project Manager: Paul Mason
- Expected Completion: 2021
- Classes Begin: 2021
*Final costs and timelines subject to change.
Project updates
April 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
April 27, 2021, 6:30 pm
March 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
March 12, 2021, 6:18 pm
January/February 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
March 12, 2021, 5:28 pm
November 2020 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
December 22, 2020, 9:38 pm
October 2020 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
November 4, 2020, 10:58 pm
All Project Updates
April 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
April 27, 2021, 6:30 pm
March 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
March 12, 2021, 6:18 pm
January/February 2021 | ACC Highland Phase 2
March 12, 2021, 6:15 pm
January/February 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
March 12, 2021, 5:28 pm
November 2020 | ACC Highland Phase 2
December 22, 2020, 9:40 pm
By Liz Coccia January 7, 2017 - 1:54 am
Let’s not forget the Human Services program will also remain at RGC. We have programs in Addictions Counseling, Therapeutic Recreation and General Human Services.
By James Byrd June 23, 2017 - 5:04 pm
At least until the end of July, the Learning Lab on the RGC campus remains in Building 1000, Room 212, Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-7:00PM, Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM. Free tutors are available for almost every subject. Call ahead during those hours with specific questions/requests. (512) 223-3365
By James Byrd June 23, 2017 - 5:05 pm
The number listed is the office manager. The front desk is (512)223-3367