Student Life staff will verify the following eligibility requirements:

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Attended ACC for a minimum of two consecutive semesters
• Graduating in the semester you are nominating/applying for this award (Summer 2024 graduates are eligible for the Fall 2024 nomination/application process)
• Must be in good standing with the college – this will be verified by the Office of Student Life

Applications will be evaluated on the criteria below by a committee of faculty and staff. Finalists will be selected for interviews.

• Documented involvement in the campus community, including but not limited to Student Life events/programs
• College and community service
• Quality of involvement (impact on campus)
• Scope of involvement (variety)
• Demonstrated leadership ability

The recipient of the Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award, will receive a $600 award and a plaque. In addition, the recipient provides a 1-2 minute remark to the graduating class.

“ACC is a great place to find direction when you are directionless…Most of my time at ACC has been spent in a virtual setting. The professors far exceeded any expectations I had…Overall, I enjoyed my experience at ACC. I have been learning a trade that is truly engaging to me and have been learning it from professionals who are also truly engaged by it.”

Julian Cotto is the Fall 2023 recipient of the ACC’s Chancellor Student Achievement Award. To read more about Julian’s journey click here.

“As a first-generation and nontraditional student, I am proud to graduate this semester with my Associate of Science degree in General Studies with Honors. I have been supported in reaching this personally significant milestone by the meaningful connections, strong guidance, and invaluable resources I have found here at Austin Community College.”

Theodore Courtois is the Spring 2024 recipient of the ACC’s Chancellor Student Achievement Award. To read more about Theodore’s journey, click here.