Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its 11th annual Díez y Seis event Monday, September 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd.). Former Texas Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, who served in the … Continue reading
ACC closes in observance of Labor Day, 8/3
The Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 3. Student support offices on campus also will be closed Saturday and Sunday, September 1-2. Learning labs, classes, and other … Continue reading
Notice of Tax Revenue Increase
Dear ACC Taxpayers, The District is grateful to the community for its continued support and remains committed to delivering an exceptional return on investment. ACC is the primary gateway to higher education and career training … Continue reading
ACC awarded $30,000 grant to help students pay for unexpected expenses
Austin Community College was awarded a $30,000 Project Success: Emergency Fund Grant to help students who are facing unforeseen financial needs continue on their educational pathways. The grant, awarded by Trellis Company in collaboration with … Continue reading
ACC’s Catch the Next Program Named Finalist for Excelencia Award
Austin Community College’s Catch the Next (CTN) Ascender Program is a national finalist for the Excelencia Award for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes programs that use evidence-based practices to improve educational achievement for … Continue reading
ACC student named 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Global scholar
Austin Community College student Jamille Souze Madeira has been named a 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Global Leaders of Promise scholar and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is part of the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise … Continue reading
ACC Trustees Adopt 2018-19 Budget
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees approved a $385 million budget for 2018-19. The balanced budget represents a 9-percent increase over the 2017-18 budget. The budget includes $2.1 million in new items. These … Continue reading
ACC closes in observance of Memorial Day
Austin Community College will close in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 29. Registration for fall and summer courses will remain open. The first summer session begins Tuesday with classes … Continue reading
Trustees hold tuition rates steady, lower out-of-district fees
In-district tuition and fees at Austin Community College (ACC) will remain unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, and out-of-district fees and out-of-state tuition will decrease. The college’s Board of Trustees approved the 2018-19 tuition and … Continue reading
ACC First Day Program cuts down on cost of textbooks
Program launches this summer and fall in select classes Austin Community College (ACC) is helping students save money on texbooks by implementing the First Day Program, which provides deep discounts on digital textbooks and class … Continue reading
ACC GIS students test drone technology
Austin Community College Geographic Information Systems (GIS) students are learning how to create detailed maps using drone technology. Students tested their skills at Zilker Park with a mapping drone called the Robota Eclipse UAV (unmanned … Continue reading
ACC hosts poetry discussion and scholarship contest
Austin Community College (ACC) and Cultural Lounge invite current and prospective students to a discussion on the book “Citizen: An American Lyric,” by poet Claudia Rankine. The event is Saturday, April 28, from 4 to … Continue reading
ACC celebrates nearly 2,000 graduates at spring commencement
The Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate its spring graduates during commencement Thursday, May 10. When: Thursday, May 10 Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. Time: 6 p.m. Watch Live Nearly 2,000 graduation … Continue reading
Apply Now for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Application Deadline Extended to July 31. Information Session Set for Saturday, July 14. Fall applications are being accepted for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC, a co-enrollment program that allows students to complete the first … Continue reading
Become a student leader: join Student Government Association
Austin Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) will hold its annual election April 30 to May 5. The SGA encourages all students interested in running for an elected position to file as a candidate before the … Continue reading
