All ACC campuses and centers are closed Tues, Jan 16, due to winter weather. All classes and events are canceled. Updates will be posted on the homepage and social media. Online registration remains open to eligible students.
You're invited! Meet
@NicoleAMaines
the actress and trans advocate who stars as the first transgender superhero on
@TheCW
's "Supergirl. It's tomorrow so be sure to RSVP!
We’re gearing up for our Q&A with
@NicoleAMaines
! Join us at Highland Campus today at 11 am. If you can’t make it, we’ll be live streaming on our Facebook page at
@accdistrict
!
THIS JUST IN! Army Futures Command selects Austin Community College as home for its new Software Factory. Together, we’ll launch a national flagship training program in software development, leadership & problem solving. It will debut at ACC's newly renovated Rio Grande Campus.
This. Is. Big!
Austin Community College District and
@Tesla
team up to announce Tesla START Manufacturing at ACC. 👏👏👏
The new 14-week training program provides the skills you need for a high demand career at Tesla. 🚘
Learn more >
#Tesla
"You can't let other people's perceptions of you bring you down, because that's not the trans experience. The trans experience is about you being you, and you loving being you."
Thank you so much,
@NicoleAMaines
for sharing your story with us! 💜
#SheInspiresMe
Have you heard about mysterious monoliths making the news worldwide? Now, Central Texas has one, too! We wanted to keep things weird in ATX. So, ACC’s Welding Dept made this awesome structure for you to enjoy. Check it out at Fontaine Plaza at Highland.
#Monolith
#Highland
#Atx
ACC extends spring break 1 week for students. Classes are suspended March 23-29. Employees return to office March 23 to finalize preparations to transition to a virtual environment. Classes resume March 30, in online & hybrid formats. More info:
While at Del Valle High School, Yaneth trained to become a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT). With her new skills and natural passion to help others, she's determined to accelerate her career by enrolling in ACC's Nursing Program.
#AmGradTX
#NDEAM
#ACC4Everyone
@klru
Today is a special day. 14 students from the Lockhart Correctional Facility have worked very hard to earn their national certification to become Certified Production Technicians. Let's give these
#Riverbats
a big
#CONGRATS
as they are graduating today! 🥳
#ACC4everyone
A majority of ACC students come here with the intent to transfer, but the process can be frustrating because it isn’t always seamless.
ACC & Texas State are proud to announce "Bats to Cats" — a new path to a seamless transfer journey.
Read more »
@txst
All ACC campuses and centers will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, and operate on a regular schedule at that time. All classes are canceled until 10 a.m. Classes scheduled to already be underway at 10 a.m. will begin at that time.
ALERT: As of 8:50 am 5/9, ACC Northridge Campus (NRG) is under a shelter-in-place order due to reports of a possible armed subject near campus. All campus doors will remain closed and locked until further notice. Please stay away from NRG at this time. Updates will be posted here
ACC ROUND ROCK CAMPUS: ACC Round Rock Campus is under an immediate shelter-in-place order Monday, Dec. 9, due to heavy police activity and reports of an armed individual near the campus. The shelter-in-place order will remain in effect until further notice.
#BreakingNews
: ACC's nursing students and members of our faculty & staff were selected to support the COVID-19
#vaccination
drive happening this weekend at
@COTA
. This is one way Riverbats Give Back. Way to go
#TeamTeal
! 👏
ACC COVID-19 Update: ACC closes at 10am Friday, March 13, in the best interest of students and employees. The college will resume campus operations after the spring break on March 23. Instruction resumes March 30. Watch for details in email.
Where Are They Now – Malik B.
Malik is a Music & Performance Tech
#ACCGrad
who won a Grammy for producing "Better Off" on
@ArianaGrande
's Best Pop Vocal Album of the Year! 🤩🏆
#ACC4Everyone
#WATN
Amplify your skills by signing up for spring classes at .
Have you heard? For the ninth straight year, tuition and fee rates at ACC will remain unchanged. We're proud to offer the lowest college tuition in Central Texas so EVERYONE can have access to a quality education 💜.
Click here to read more >
ACC Round Rock & South Austin campuses are evacuated as officers investigate reports of a bomb threat at both campuses. Visit ACC’s homepage for updates >>>
We are taking a walk down memory lane on this
#ThrowbackThursday
. This is Highland Mall on its final day. We are so excited to show you the transformation. Join us Wednesday, September 16 for a sneak peek inside.
Share your favorite memories in the comments.
Police clear both ACC Round Rock & South Austin campuses following investigations of bomb threats at each campus. No devices were found. Classes and activities at Round Rock remain canceled 7/7. All other campuses are operating on normal schedules.
Austin Community College is committed to being both an engine of upward mobility and a source of community healing. We will not ignore what is happening in the communities we serve and will continue to do more. A message from our President/CEO, Dr. Rhodes:
ACC is honored to have received a special visit today from
@SecCardona
at the Highland Campus! The Secretary visited with several female students in STEM programs & toured a few spots on campus.
Thank you for your visit!
ACC celebrates 324 students who are graduating from our Early College High School programs, including the first-ever cohort at
@RoundRockISD
! Imagine graduating high school with your associate degree in hand at the same time. Congrats,
#ACCGrads
! 🔗:
After an extensive, nationwide search, ACC's Board of Trustees unanimously named Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart as sole finalist for ACC's new Chancellor.
If appointed, Lowery-Hart would become the 9th Chancellor of ACC District & would lead ACC's 11 (soon to be 13) campuses.
Join us in congratulating the first
@RoundRockISD
ECHS
#Classof2020
for earning their high school diploma and associate's degree from ACC! Your hard work and achievements will take you to new heights as our future leaders. Congrats, grads! 🎓
#ACCGrads
We're working around the clock to make sure our students & faculty have the tools they need to finish the semester strong. We're prepping iPads to help students make the transition to remote learning. Together, we will overcome these challenges and come out stronger than ever.
Austin Community College is monitoring the recent developments of COVID-19. We recognize that the situation is escalating and impacting more areas of our nation and state. The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff is a top priority. (1/2)
We have some exciting
#news
to share with you all! 🤩
ACC’s
#VetTech
Program has partnered with
@austinpetsalive
and Bastrop Animal Shelter to provide cost-effective medical care and treatment for homeless pets and help find them a loving home. 🐾🏡
➡️
Hey,
#Riverbats
! My name is Sophia, and I'm a second-year student at ACC. 🦇 It's scholarship season, and as a 2x recipient of ACC scholarships, I'm taking over ACC District's Facebook & Instagram (
@accdistrict
) pages for a few days to share my journey. Come say hi! 👋
100% RENEWABLE!
ACC now uses only wind and solar power at its Round Rock and Elgin campuses–– the first community college district in Texas to do so.
#Renewableenergy
#GoGreen
#ZeroWaste
🔗
"ACC has treated me so amazingly over the years of moving to
#Austin
. From high school
#dualcredit
to my first year and a half on campus. If I could get a 4-year degree from there I would in a heartbeat. (1/3)
It’s happening!!
#Construction
is underway at ACC Highland, Building 3000. This will be the future home of the new
#ACCTV
Studios and shared space with
@klru
! 👷♀️👷♂️
🔗:
DID YOU SEE THE NEWS?
The ACC Free Tuition pilot program is moving forward! Our Board of Trustees approved the pilot Mon night. Starting with the class of 2024, high school grads & GED® completers will get free tuition at ACC. Learn more >>
Start as a Riverbat and earn your four-year degree on the Hilltop! ACC students now have a clear pathway to
#transfer
to
@stedwardsu
with our new articulation agreement! 🦇🐐
#ACCforEveryone
ACC District is honored to be selected for the new Racial Equity Leadership Academy with
@AchieveTheDream
&
@USCRaceEquity
. Together, we will work to address racial inequity on campuses and in our communities nationwide.
#RELAcademy
Jenny Bragdon overcame her fear of math at ACC, traveled to Washington as a guest of former Second Lady
@DrBiden
, and is now on her own path to becoming a teacher. Hear her story:
Happening Now! ACC has opened a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic at ACC Highland. Our amazing students & faculty are administering the vaccines. 🧑⚕️👨⚕️👩⚕️
Students, employees, and their families are eligible for appointments. Learn more ➡️
ACC will remain closed through Sunday, February 21, so that you may focus on your health and safety. All online, hybrid, and in-person classes are canceled as well as all in-person and remote work. Our priority is your well-being. Stay safe, Riverbats.
Something exciting is starting here! We are just one week out from an exclusive, virtual sneak peek at the newest developments happening at ACC Highland Campus.
Mark your calendar now!
🗓️ September 16
⏰ 11:30 a.m.
Here's a little
#WednesdayMotivation
for you all -
Joseph is graduating HS this semester with already 12 college credits earned at ACC! Now that's a way to get ahead. Congrats! 🥳
#StartHereGetThere
ACC's Nursing Program has been awarded the
#BestofAustin
by
@statesman
for the second year in a row! Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for leading the next generation of healers in Central Texas, and way to go,
#TeamTeal
! 👏
#Nursing
🔗:
A lot of changes happening at ACC Highland Campus. We are taking you inside for a live, virtual event of Phase 2. See how ACC is reshaping higher education and revitalizing our community. Join us Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for a special sneak peek of the college’s newest campus.
GOOD NEWS! The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at ACC Highland is now open to the community. It's first-come, first-served for anyone 18+.
ACC Highland
6101 Highland Campus Dr.
Pfizer Vaccine Available
Austin Community College is the No. 1 college in
#Texas
for university transfer success. More students who start here finish strong and get their bachelor's degree in just four years compared to other colleges in the state.
#ACC4Everyone
#News
@Tesla
Congratulations, students! Austin Community College District is proud and honored to be a part of this incredible opportunity that's growing the manufacturing workforce.
UPDATE: Many continue to experience lingering issues from the winter weather including power, water & internet outages. To allow employees & students time to assess their situations & make any necessary arrangements, the college will remain closed until 8a on Wednesday, 2/24.
ALERT: As of 12 p.m. Noon on Wed, 2/8, ACC Cypress Creek Campus is under a shelter-in-place order due to reports of a possible armed subject near campus. All campus doors will remain closed and locked until further notice. Updates will be posted here.
Hi there, 👋 just your favorite college mascot checking in to see how you all are doing. Check out my wellness video and thanks for staying healthy,
#Riverbats
! I can't wait to see you all again soon. 🦇
- R.B the Riverbat (
@RBtheRiverbat
)
ACC is taking additional steps to limit no. of people on campuses & help prevent spread of COVID-19. Employees begin transition to remote work 3/23. Students remain on extended spring break through 3/29. Spring classes move online 3/30. Details on website.
Stephanie is 16 years old, a junior at Lanier High School, and is on track to become a certified
#electrician
upon graduating! Discover her journey in the latest episode from
@KLRU
-TV's American Graduate: Getting To Work initiative.
#AmGradTX
These kennels will have more than just plushies soon! They will house animals from Bastrop Co. Animal Shelter, which our Vet Tech students will care for! 🐶
#Riverbats
, you're in week 2 of online learning! We want to know how you're making it work, so tag us in a pic of your new classroom. Have a question or need some guidance? Reply to this post or send us a DM – we'll personally address each question this week.
#ACC4Everyone
Did you hear the news? Future teachers can start at ACC and transfer straight into Texas Tech’s TechTeach Across Texas Program. It’s a fast-track to a bachelor’s degree with a full year of in-classroom teaching experience. Learn more > []
Summer registration starts today. Due to high volume, there may be a delay when you log in. We apologize for any trouble you may experience. Our IT Department is aware and working to resolve this issue immediately. (1/2)
We're so excited to have students back for a new semester. You have big dreams, and ACC is here to support you.
Meet Jacob S. Jacob came to ACC to pursue a degree in Automotive Technology.
We want to hear from you too! What brings you to ACC? Send us a quick clip.
📣 UPDATES FOR FALL 2021
On Friday, 8/13, ACC Trustees unanimously approved new, temporary measures to protect the safety, health, and well-being of our community.
ALERT: Due to severe winter weather conditions, ACC will close beginning 8p (1/30) & remain closed through 1/31. Updates for Wednesday will be shared here and on ACC's homepage.
Congratulations, grads! ACC celebrates more than 3,200 students invited to commencement this semester. Tag your graduate to say congrats!
#ACCGrads
#ACC4Everyone
Students, we understand this is a challenging time. ACC is expanding the Student Emergency Fund to include tuition support. If you are struggling with tuition, housing, childcare, food insecurity, or other expenses, please apply. ACC is here to help.
#Peace
flag printmaking, personalized band-aids, and origami folding all at today’s National Day of Racial Healing event at ACC Highland. Thank you to all that made it out!
#NDORH
#HowWeHeal
💜
We are so proud of our nursing graduates! Thank you, nurses for everything you do to keep our community healthy! Listen to what one student says about making a career change to become a nurse.
#NursesWeek