Health Sciences Building
What’s Happening
The 2022 bond will help ACC expand facilities at Hays Campus. Projects include expanding facilities that support the health sciences programs.
Project at a Glance
Total Budget | To be determined
Project Scope | Health Sciences Program expansion
Architecture & Engineering | HarrisonKornberg Architects, LLC
Contractor for Hays | Kitchell Contractors
ACC Project Manager | Jamie Hand
Timeline
The timeline for the Hays Campus expansion will include adding a new building to the campus site. The anticipated enrollment for the new building is estimated to bring 1,000 students to the campus.
Health Sciences Building
Expected Groundbreaking for Spring 2026
Current Status: In progress, the programming phase. Teams are meeting with different departments to establish the programming documents that can serve as a framework for the project. The anticipated completion of the programming phase is March 2025.

What to Expect
- When completed, the new 5000 building will provide a new home for our Health Sciences program in the South Region. ACC’s nursing program will anchor the building and include other health sciences programs.
- Beyond the building, there will be additional site improvements, such as a driveway, parking lot, and site landscaping. The building will aim to receive LEED Silver certification.
Latest Updates for 2022 Bond: Hays Campus
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Programming Phase Nearing Completion at Hays Campus
Work is progressing on the 2022 General Obligation Bond project at the Hays Campus. The programming phase is expected to be completed and shared for approval by the end of March 2025. The project includes … Continue reading -
Work on 2022 G.O. Bond resumes at Hays Campus
Following an intentional pause of all 2022 General Obligation Bond projects, work is once again moving forward. The ACC Board of Trustees heard an update from ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart about plans to restart … Continue reading -
Trustees Approve Contracts for Hays, Southeast Travis, and Pinnacle Bond Project
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved several contracts for the 2022 General Obligation Bond Projects at their regular July meeting. The contracts include a construction manager at risk for the Hays … Continue reading