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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

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

ACC celebrates students taking their next steps after GED Certificate

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates 28 students who are taking their next steps in life after earning their General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Their certification program was made possible through a partnership between ACC, … Continue reading

Fall Enrollment Surge: ACC to Host Adjunct Hiring Fair to Help Match Demand

Fall enrollment numbers at Austin Community College District (ACC) are growing fast. Data indicate approximately 4,000 more students are expected — that’s up about 15% compared to fall 2024.  To help meet the growing demand, … Continue reading

It’s Your Time: Pamela Ortiz Suarez Hits All the Right Notes at ACC

Pamela Xhunaxhii Ortiz Suarez is making the most of her time at Austin Community College District (ACC), and she’s doing it with heart, talent, and purpose. The 19-year-old Music Instrumentation major is working toward her … Continue reading

ACC Closed Monday, May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day 

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The college will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 27.  Registration for summer and fall remains … Continue reading

Sofia D. Gets a Head Start on College — Tuition-Free

“It feels surreal, but amazing!” Seventeen-year-old Sofia D. is preparing to walk the stage and earn her high school diploma with college credits from Austin Community College District (ACC). She is ahead of the game … Continue reading

Registration Now Open for Fall 2025 at Austin Community College

Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 semester at Austin Community College District (ACC). Students are encouraged to register early to secure the classes they need and build a schedule that works for them.  … Continue reading

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ACC Maintains Tuition for 12th Year, Reinforces Commitment to College Affordability

Board of Trustees Unanimously Approves the 2025-26 Tuition and Fees The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to keep current tuition and general fees for the 2025–26 academic year (AY) during … Continue reading

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