{"id":46545,"date":"2023-08-11T11:35:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T16:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=46545"},"modified":"2023-08-11T11:35:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T16:35:30","slug":"welcome-back-riverbats-navigating-your-campus-for-fall-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2023\/08\/11\/welcome-back-riverbats-navigating-your-campus-for-fall-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Back, Riverbats! Navigating Your Campus for Fall 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/08\/FA23_Welcome-Riverbats_WebBanner.png\" alt=\"Welcome Back Riverbats! Fall 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-46549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/08\/FA23_Welcome-Riverbats_WebBanner.png 850w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/08\/FA23_Welcome-Riverbats_WebBanner-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/08\/FA23_Welcome-Riverbats_WebBanner-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2023\/08\/FA23_Welcome-Riverbats_WebBanner-150x62.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2023 semester begins Monday, August 21.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As more students head to one of ACC\u2019s many campuses, here is some information to help you navigate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting To and From Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting <strong>Tuesday, September 5, 2023<\/strong>, all ACC faculty, staff, and students will need an ACC parking permit to park on campus. The parking permits will be digital and are available at no charge for the 2023-24 academic year. Get your free ACC Parking Permit <a href=\"https:\/\/accparking.t2hosted.com\/Account\/Portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/transportation\/green-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACC faculty, staff, and eligible students can ride Capital Metro for free. <\/a>A digital or physical Green Pass will get you unlimited rides on Capital Metro Fixed Route Service, Express Bus Service, MetroAccess, MetroRail services, and their new on-demand transit service, Pickup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support Resources Districtwide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help with tutoring, academic coaching, advising, money management, and more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/student-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It is all available for <strong>FREE<\/strong> to ACC students! <\/a>Quick academic, personal, technological, and financial support links are found on the website. All services are available both online and in-person, so you can get guidance anytime and anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navigate Your Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help decoding the classroom number? For most campuses, the first digit in the room number is the building, the second number is the floor, followed by the room number. For example, IE 1314 is located in Building 1000; 3rd floor, then follow room numbers until you see 1314.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding your way around campus at the start of the semester can be tricky. Below are helpful tips for finding your class and getting support.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Region<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Cypress Creek Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cypress Creek, 1555 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park, TX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym CYP<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 7:30 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cypress Creek has Buildings 1000 and 2000. Student Life and the Testing Center can be found in Building 1000. Resources like the Campus Managers Office, Career Center, Computer Center, Learning Lab, Counseling, Financial Aid, and Library are in Building 2000.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Northridge Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Northridge Campus | 11928 Stonehollow Drive Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym NRG<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Friday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 7:30 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Northridge is made up of four buildings: 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000. Most resources are located in Building 1000, including Student Accessibility Services, Student Advocacy Center, Library, Financial Aid, and Veterans Affairs. Head over to Building 4000 for the Learning Lab.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Round Rock Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round Rock Campus | 4400 College Park Drive, Round Rock<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym RRC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Friday: 7 a.m.\u201310:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 7:30 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round Rock currently has five buildings: 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, and 8000. Building 3000 is mostly dedicated to health science classrooms, while 5000 is applied technologies, like Automotive Technician, Welding, and Construction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Building 1000 for Student Accessibility Services, Advising, Financial Aid, Library, and Veterans Affairs. Building 2000 includes Student Life, Food Pantry, and Bookstore. For computer access, visit the ACCelerators in Building 8000.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">San Gabriel Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Gabriel Campus | 449 San Gabriel Campus Dr., Leander, TX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym: SGC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u20138 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday and Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Gabriel is just Building 1000. The first floor has the ACCelerator, Student Life, Advising, Financial Aid, and Information Desk. Head to the second floor for the Library and Testing Center, and head to the top floor for counseling.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Central Region<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Eastview Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym EVC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7 a.m.\u20137 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 8 a.m.\u20137 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eastview Campus comprises Buildings 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 8000, 8500, 9000, 9500, and a portable. While Building 5000 is occupied by the Childcare Development Center and Health Sciences takes up most of Buildings 8000 and 9000, Support Services are predominately in Building 2000. Here you can find the African American Cultural Center, Student Lounge, Library, and Learning Lab.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Elgin Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elgin Campus, 1501 West US Highway 290, Elgin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym EGN<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday and Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elgin Campus has three buildings: 1000, 2000, and 3000. Most of the support services are in Building 1000, with the other buildings home to the college\u2019s Veterinary Technician and Sustainable Agriculture programs. On the first floor, check out Student Life and the Welcome Center, go up to the second floor for the Computer and Learning Labs, and the third floor is home to the Library and Testing Center.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Highland Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highland Campus, 6101 ACC Highland Campus Drive, Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym HLC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u201310:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 7:30 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACCelerator HOURS<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7:30 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 8 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 12p.m.-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highland Campus might be one of the more difficult campuses to navigate as construction remains ongoing. However, standup signs and handouts help you get around campus at almost all entrances. In Building 1000, you can find Student Life, Food Pantry, Veterans Resource Center, Testing Services, Financial Aid, Student Accessibility, Learning Lab, and the college\u2019s largest ACCelerator space. Head to Building 2000 for ESL, GED, and Adult Education support. In Building 4000, offices are open for Career &amp; Transfer Center, and the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is plenty of parking in the parking garage for students and staff. The garage is open during building hours.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Rio Grande Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande., Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym RGC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday &amp; Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACCelerator Hours<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7:30 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7:30 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday &amp; Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rio Grande Campus has two main buildings. Building 1000 houses our classrooms, student services, and some office space. On floor 0 of Building 1000, you will find Student Life, Student Accessibility Services, Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Counseling. Head upstairs to get to the ACCelerator, Learning Lab, Library, Student Commons and Cafe Rio. Finally, on floor 3, we have the Testing Center. Our other main building is 3000, which is mainly office space for faculty.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Region<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Hays Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hays Campus, 1200 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym HYS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 7 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday and Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hays Campus only has one main building, 1000. Every floor has a directory to help you find where to go. On the main floor, there is Campus Police, Student Affairs, Student Life, Food Pantry, and the Testing Center. Head up to the second floor for the Learning Lab. The third floor has Biology and Chemistry Labs, Library, and Computer Center.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Riverside Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riverside Campus, 1020 Grove Boulevard, Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym RVS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Friday: 7 a.m.\u201310:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 7:30 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riverside Campus is numbered slightly differently; instead of building numbers, each one is a letter, A through G, plus K,L, M, and S. While most buildings are home to programs, student support services can be found in Building G. Here you can find Learning Lab, Financial Aid, Bookstore, Cashiers, Advising, Counseling, International Admissions, Veterans Affairs, Student Life, and \u201cEl Centro,\u201d ACC\u2019s Latin American Cultural Center.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">South Ausin Campus<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane, Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acronym SAC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Friday 7 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 7:30 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only one building to find your way around here \u2014 South Austin Campus is just Building 1000. On the first floor, you can find the Learning Lab, Financial Aid, Advising, Counseling, Student Accessibility Services, Student Money Management, and Student Life. Head up to the second floor for the Library and Computer Center. The third floor houses the CHEM and BIOL science labs and the majority of classrooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is plenty of parking in the parking garage for students and staff. Students are welcome to park in the spaces that do not have a Faculty\/Staff designation. 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