AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACC)

The Austin Community College (ACC) District is an accredited institution of higher learning that promotes student success and improves communities by providing affordable access to college and continuing education and workforce training in its eight-county service area.

The Austin Community College District provides:

• Vocational and technical programs of varying lengths leading to certificates or degrees.
• Freshman- and sophomore-level academic courses leading to an associate degree or serving as the base of a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year institution.
• Continuing adult education for academic, occupational, professional, and cultural enhancement.
• Special instructional programs and tutorial service to assist underprepared students and others who wish special assistance to achieve their educational goals.
• A continuing program of counseling and advising designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational and occupational goals.
• A program of technology, library, media, and testing services to support instruction.
• Contracted instructional programs and services for area employers that promote economic development.

History

The Austin Community College District opened in 1973 as a public institution of higher education, servicing the capital area of Texas.  It maintains an open admissions policy and has programs for college transfer students, those already employed in the workforce, continuing education and adult education.

Academics

ACC follows the semester calendar (Fall, Spring, Summer).  There are four fall sessions of varying lengths (16-week, 12-week and 8-week) between late August and early December. There are four spring sessions of varying lengths between mid-January and mid-May.  There are four summer sessions that run between late May and early August.

ACC offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees that are designed to allow for transfer to the bachelors degree programs at most public colleges and universities. Completion of ACC's associates degrees guarantees completion of core curriculum and 42 semester credit hours toward the general education requirements in a bachelors degree program in Texas.

ACC also offers Certificates and Marketable Skills Awards (MSA) to students who complete the approved programs.

Colleges / Schools

Austin Community College has departments, rather than colleges or schools.  It has eight campuses in the district offering a variety of day and evening classes and educational services.

• Cypress Creek Campus: 1555 Cypress Creek Rd.,
  Cedar Park, TX 78613; (512) 223-2000
• Eastview Campus: 3401 Webberville Rd.,
  Austin, TX 78702; (512) 223.5100
• Northridge Campus: 11928 Stonehollow Dr.,
  Austin, TX 78758; (512) 223.4000
• Pinnacle Campus: 7748 Highway 290 W.,
  Austin, TX 78736; (512) 223.8001
• Rio Grande Campus: 1212 Rio Grande,
  Austin, TX 78701; (512) 223.3000
• Riverside Campus: 1020 Grove Blvd.,
  Austin, TX 78741; (512) 223.6000
• Round Rock Campus: 4400 College Park Drive,
  Round Rock, TX 78665; (512) 223.0000
• South Austin Campus: 1820 W. Stassney Lane,
  Austin, TX 78745; (512) 223.9100

ACC offers evening courses at some high schools in the Austin area, and these are referred to as "Centers." ACC has more than 11 centers and more information about locations and course offerings may be obtained from the Executive Director of School Relations.

Student Life

ACC provides many services to students including academic advisors and counselors, assessment and testing centers, a business assessment center, two workforce centers, a childcare center, cultural centers, international and study abroad programs, a student government association, and many student clubs and organizations.

Satellite Campuses

Austin Community College District has eight full-service campuses in the Austin area, more than 11 centers, and numerous other locations. 

ACC's eight campuses are:

• Riverside
• South Austin
• Pinnacle
• Eastview
• Rio Grande
• Northridge
• Cypress Creek
• Round Rock

Community Life

There are no residence halls or approved housing available at Austin Community College.  Housing is available in and around the city of Austin, and students are responsible for finding their own housing.

There is a community outreach program at Austin Community College, which collaborates with local churches and organizations to increase enrollment of a diverse student population.

The Austin Community College District's College Connection Program partners with participating high schools to support high school seniors in completing the college enrollment process.  Participants will receive an acceptance letter to ACC at their high school graduation ceremony.

The ACC Youth Programs provide educational activities to elementary and middle school students to enhance their academic success.  This program is particularly effective in underrepresented populations.

The ACC's P-16 Initiatives Department coordinates activities with local school districts to make sure public school students are well-prepared for college-level courses.