Austin Community College transitions to new application and advising processes beginning June 1.<\/p>\n
The changes support the college\u2019s new \u201cguided pathways<\/a>\u201d structure for programs and services and will make it easier for students to enroll, identify the coursework they need, and stay on track to graduate.<\/p>\n To enroll, new incoming students will complete four primary steps:<\/p>\n First-time ACC applicants are required to view a brief online module (about 20 minutes long) before they complete ACC\u2019s online application. The presentation introduces \u201cguided pathways\u201d within 10 areas of study and provides instructions on completing the remaining enrollment steps.<\/p>\n After viewing First Step, students complete a streamlined application. They identify their area of study and program and their primary campus region \u2013 North, Central, or South. They have the option to specify the credential they are seeking.<\/p>\n After hitting \u201csubmit,\u201d applicants receive a message about the documents they must submit (such as residency form and transcripts) and instructions for attending an area of study information session (see below).<\/p>\n Applicants are instructed to check the status of their application by contacting an enrollment management specialist by phone, email, or by visiting any campus Student Services Welcome Center or the College Destination Center at Highland Business Center. Additionally, enrollment management specialists will phone applicants to check their enrollment status and guide them through their next steps.<\/p>\n Students who are new to ACC with 11 or fewer college credits<\/strong> are required to attend an Area of Study Information Session. The sessions (more than 60 have been scheduled so far) are led by advisors and counselors supported by faculty from the area of study. Sessions cover career information specific to the study area, as well as college resources, transfer information, and instructions on using the Student Planning and Degree Map online tools.<\/p>\n Students requiring developmental education courses will be referred to an advisor after the Area of Study Information Session.<\/p>\n Students returning to college with 12 or more credits<\/strong> can attend an area of study session or meet individually with an advisor for their study area. Advisors will focus on three areas of study. See a list of advisors by area of study<\/a>.<\/p>\n Find updates about the guided pathways implementation on the Office of the Provost<\/a> and\u00a0Faculty & Staff<\/a> webpages.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Upon attending an information session first-time college students are \u201cmoved to student,\u201d or cleared to register on the applicable registration date. Students with 12 or more credits are cleared to register once their documentation has been processed \u2013 they will be encouraged to attend an Area of Study Information Session or meet with an advisor but will not be required to do so to register.<\/p>\n The college continues to fine-tune application and advising processes and additional details (including more information about advisor and counselor processes and assignments) will be communicated in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Austin Community College transitions to new application and advising processes beginning June 1. The changes support the college\u2019s new \u201cguided pathways\u201d structure for programs and services and will make it easier for students to enroll, … Continue reading \n
Step 1: First Step presentation<\/h2>\n
Step 2: Apply<\/h2>\n
Step 3: Attend an Information Session<\/h2>\n
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Step 4: Register for classes<\/h2>\n
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