Beginning this fall, students cannot enroll in a course after the teaching session has started if they have not already registered for any courses in that teaching session.
The rule change does not impact students registered in a teaching session who wish to add a course during the applicable schedule change (add/drop) period.
Students who have applied and met with an advisor but do not register before the teaching session starts may enroll in courses offered in later sessions.
Unregistered students may seek written permission from the department chair or an instructional assistant dean to enroll in a course after a session has started.
“Research continues to show that students who register after the first meeting of a class reduce their chance of succeeding before they even start,” says Dr. Kathleen Christensen, vice president of student services. “We will not turn students away, we will merely direct them to the next teaching session — typically the 12- or 8- week sessions.”
ACC is one of several colleges nationwide that have eliminated late registration to increase student success. Data compiled by ACC’s Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability Office shows that success rates (earning a grade of C or higher) are consistently higher for students who register early compared with those who register late. Withdrawal rates are consistently lower for students present the first class day compared with those who register late.
Registration before classes begin is one of 13 practices highlighted in the report “A Matter of Degrees: Promising Practices for Community College Student Success” (pdf) published by the Center for Community College Student Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.
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By johna boone June 23, 2014 - 10:23 pm
when will I receive my financial aid. I am in my 4th week of class and still now aid. others in my class are new also but they still got theirs on time. this is hard because of needing supplies and books. what can I do to speed it up
thank you
johna boone
By ACC Staff June 24, 2014 - 12:22 pm
Hi Johna, please contact a financial aid office for answers to your questions. You can find contact information on this webpage. Thank you.
By Melinda Barker July 2, 2014 - 11:46 am
Will this have any effect upon the policy for senior citizens to register at the last minute for classes that have space?
By ACC Staff July 2, 2014 - 3:14 pm
Hi Melinda,
There will be no change for seniors who wait for the add/drop period to be eligible for the tuition waiver. Seniors can always register earlier and pay their own tuition if they want to be sure to get a seat in the class.
By kamo July 7, 2014 - 4:18 pm
This is a bit off the subject. I am hoping to get my BA in Politics or CJ here in ACC but i really don’t know when the next registration date for new student is.
By mreyes July 8, 2014 - 6:15 am
Kamo, you can register now if you completed the enrollment steps. August 20 is the deadline to register for fall classes starting at the beginning of term. Midterm classes have different deadlines, so check important dates and deadlines.
By kamo sufia July 7, 2014 - 4:20 pm
When is registration for fall’14 gonna end?
By Kitambra July 7, 2014 - 7:53 pm
I just graduated from High School last month. I would like to attend ACC but I’m not sure if I am too late to register or how soon I will be able to.
By mreyes July 8, 2014 - 6:09 am
Kitambra, there’s still time to enroll for fall. Complete the enrollment steps, starting with the admission application. If youpre unsure whether you completed some steps, contact the Help Desk to check your application status.
By Brandy July 16, 2014 - 1:18 am
Just moved here and very interested in getting involved in some classes for the fall. I am not sure if this still possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated
By mreyes July 16, 2014 - 2:51 am
Good news, Brandy! There is time to start fall classes if you act now. First, complete the admissions application and review the remaining steps you need to complete before you register at austincc.edu/enroll.
For more information on becoming an ACC student, visit austincc.edu/future.