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Official ACC Press Releases

ACC Free Tuition Pilot: One Year Later, Enrollment and Student Success Reach New Heights

College marks historic growth and stronger persistence As the second cohort enters the halfway mark on their first semester, Austin Community College District (ACC) reports record-breaking enrollment. Students are also continuing to stay enrolled year … Continue reading

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Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 at Austin Community College District 

Registration is officially open for the spring 2026 semester at Austin Community College District (ACC). New and current students can enroll now for classes starting Tuesday, January 20. Students are encouraged to register early to … Continue reading

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ACC Launches PATHS Program with Communities In Schools

New partnership expands support for students facing barriers to higher education at ACC’s Hays, Highland, and Riverside campuses. Austin Community College District (ACC) is breaking new ground in student support with the launch of the … Continue reading

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ACC Manufacturing Open House: Explore Robotics, Semiconductors & More

Step inside your future in advanced manufacturing with Austin Community College District (ACC). Join us for the Manufacturing Open House. This free, communitywide event offers you the opportunity to explore robotics, semiconductor technology, and hands-on … Continue reading

Austin Community College District Partners with Housing Connector to Expand Student Housing Access

Austin Community College District (ACC) announces a new partnership with Housing Connector, a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to housing. This collaboration aims to connect more ACC students with stable housing.  According to a … Continue reading

Emergency Preparedness Week at ACC is September 8-12

Get to know what you can do during an emergency on campus during Emergency Preparedness Week, September 8 through 12. ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) during the third week of every semester. Throughout the … Continue reading

ACC Celebrates Texas Workforce Commission JET Grant Impact

Grant supports new HVAC equipment and helps ACC surpass student training goals. Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Granger ISD for a special check presentation on the Jobs and … Continue reading

Welcome Back, Riverbats! Fall semester begins Monday, August 25

Enrollment up about 10% | Free Tuition Pilot students double from last fall Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the fall 2025 semester on Monday, August 25. This fall marks one of the … Continue reading

Austin Community College District Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs & Bachelor’s Degrees

ACC joins national network of community colleges working to align programs with good jobs and bachelor’s pathways, addressing local talent needs and changing student lives. Austin Community College District (ACC) joins the Aspen Institute College … Continue reading

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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Austin Community College

From the Office of the Texas Governor Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.6 million has been extended to Austin Community College District (ACC) for an advanced … Continue reading

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