Austin Community College works to address food insecurity among the student population across the district. Every Student Life Lounge has a food pantry free of cost and available for students to utilize. 

Stop by any Student Life Office to learn more!

Community Food Distributions
ACC partners with Central Texas Food Bank, Hill Country Community Ministries, & El Buen Samaritano to bring free, healthy foods to ACC students. Click the Free Grocery Pick-Ups at ACC schedule to learn more.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Get a proper introduction to Austin Community College and start building community with Student Life during the first few weeks of each semester by attending Welcome Week events & Riverbat Bash and celebrate the end of the semester with us during our Finals Week events. Find events at austincc.edu/mysl.

Do you identify with one of these communities?

• First-Generation College Student: Students whose primary caregivers have not received a 4-year college degree in the United States
• First Time In College (FTIC) Students: Students that have 0-12 credit hours 
• First Time at ACC (FTACC) Students: Students enrolling at ACC for the first time
• International Students: Students who moved to the United States to pursue higher education and are now enrolled at ACC
• Students with Dependents: Students who are the primary caregivers, including financially, to dependents
• Post-Traditional Students: Students who are continuing their educational career beyond the ages of 18-24

Visit austincc.edu/mysl to find upcoming events where you can connect with these communities further.

About

Riverbat Ambassadors (RBAs) are student leaders who work in the Office of Student Life. They build community at ACC by engaging with their peers through intentional conversations and event planning.

Apply

To be hired in the Office of Student Life, you must be awarded work-study through ACC Financial Aid. If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study or how to apply for work-study, please visit your campus Financial Aid Office or add your name to the Work Study Interest Form. 

For more information on Federal 7 State Work-Study, please visit: austincc.edu/financialaid 

Contact

For more information about the Riverbat Ambassador program, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] .

Riverbat Bash is the highlight of the fall semester beginning your adventure with Student Life! You’ll explore ACC resources, connect with fellow students, and discover community resources, faculty, and staff who will play a critical role in your college experience. Get involved with the Bat Pack, enjoy some free food, and have a TON of fun! Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Welcome Week

is a chance for you to get introduced to Student Life and your campus community the first week of the semester. Come meet us and learn about everything Student Life and ACC have to offer YOU!