The Orientation Program (TOP) is offered though the office of Student Life and helps new ACC students make the college transition as smooth as possible. TOP’s goal is to answer all student questions, put students’ fears to rest and help them get started on the right foot. During TOP, students will learn:

The ins and outs of ACC
How to succeed in college
Ways to get involved and meet new friends
And so much more!

Spaces for TOP fill up fast so students are encouraged to register for TOP at least one week in advance.

TOP is mandatory for new students who have completed fewer than 12 semester credit hours. Students can take the orientation after they have registered for classes. Students can participate in TOP after the school semester starts.

For more information and to register, go to

NOTE: Before registering for TOP, students must complete the four steps in the ACC (application, assessment, advising, and registration).

Spring 2009 TOP sessions:

Fri. – January 9 – 11 am – Cypress Creek – Room 1102

Wed. – January 14 – 11 am – Eastview – Room 8111

Mon. – January 12 – 10 am – Northridge – Room 4136

Thur. – January 15 – 3 pm – Northridge – Room 4136

Sat. – January 24 – 11 am – Northridge – Room 4136

Thur. – January 8 – 2 pm – Pinnacle – Room 1013

Fri. – January 23 – 1 pm – Pinnacle – Room 1013

Wed. – January 14 – 2 pm – Rio Grande – Student Commons

Tue. – January 13 – 3 pm – Riverside – Room 8100

Sat. – January 17 – 12 pm – Riverside – Room 8100

Thur. – January 15 – 12 pm – South Austin – Multipurpose Room