{"id":28,"date":"2023-04-13T10:15:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T15:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:20:43","slug":"online-advising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/online-advising\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"acc-callout acc-callout--important\">\r\n  <div class=\"acc-callout__accent\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"acc-callout__content\">\r\n    <div class=\"acc-callout__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"acc-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\">\r\n          <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\" fill=\"#4D1979\"><\/circle>\r\n          <text x=\"16\" y=\"22\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\" font-family=\"Inter, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"18\" font-weight=\"700\">i<\/text>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"acc-callout__body\">\r\n        <p class=\"acc-callout__title\"> New Advising Hours<\/p>\r\n        <hr class=\"acc-callout__divider\">\r\n        <ul class=\"acc-callout__list\">\r\n          <li>On-campus: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m<\/li>\r\n          <li>Online: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"acc-callout__links\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find a campus<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/saturday-online-advising\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join Saturday Advising<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are new to ACC or have not been assigned an Academic Advisor yet, an advising specialist can help you get started.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advising Specialists Support<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"acc-help-icons\"><div class=\"acc-help-icons__item\"><span class=\"acc-help-icons__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"acc-help-icons__label\">Course selection and registration<\/p><\/div><div class=\"acc-help-icons__item\"><span class=\"acc-help-icons__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"acc-help-icons__label\">Degree, transfer, and career planning<\/p><\/div><div class=\"acc-help-icons__item\"><span class=\"acc-help-icons__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"acc-help-icons__label\">Reviewing holds on your record<\/p><\/div><div class=\"acc-help-icons__item\"><span class=\"acc-help-icons__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"acc-help-icons__label\">Understanding your next steps at ACC<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps for New Student Onboarding<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group transfer-program-section golden-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\">\n<p class=\"step-list wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/austincc.edu\/newstudentorientation\/home_1?authuser=0\">Riverbat Student Onboarding<\/a> to familiarize yourself with ACC and our processes as a traditional college student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\">\n<p class=\"step-list wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you complete onboarding, review the options below to meet with an advisor and ensure you\u2019re on the right track for your goals. Then, you\u2019re ready to<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/registration\/how-to-register-for-classes\/\"> get registered for classes<\/a>! Remember, the earlier you sign up, the better your chances of getting your preferred class times and locations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column step-list is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7%\">\n<p class=\"step-list wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:93%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you are registered for classes, RSVP to join us for <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/austincc.edu\/newstudentorientation\/home_1?authuser=0\">Live Orientation.<\/a> There are flexible daytime and evening sessions, available both online via Zoom and in person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Campus Advising (Drop-In)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit any campus to connect with an academic advisor for quick advising support. No appointment required. Please note that these 15-minute slots are intended for current semester planning, hold inquiries, &amp; registration errors.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday &amp; Thursday: 8:30 a.m.\u201311:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday: 12 &#8211; 3 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/\">View Campus Locations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Online Advising (Zoom Drop-In)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with an online academic advisor for quick advising support. No appointment required. Please note that these 15-minute slots are intended for current semester planning, hold inquiries, &amp; registration errors.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZ0ufu2rrTgiGdcAzxSx4KLGzO0GHTKnPICg#\/registration\">Saturday: 10 a.m.\u20132 p.m.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps for Visiting Students<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps if you are a student taking classes at our college for one semester, with plans to transfer those credits back to your home college or university. You are not seeking a degree at ACC and are just completing specific courses you need.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once all Admissions steps and holds are resolved, you can meet with an Advisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\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=\"#\">Request ACC Transcripts<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;All ACC students can request official ACC transcripts <strong>FREE of charge.<\/strong> To transfer your credit to another school, please follow the transcript request steps online at <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/order-an-acc-transcript\/\">https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/order-an-acc-transcript\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Important note: <\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;If you have a hold in Self Service that says \u201cYou must meet with an Advisor,\u201d ACC does not have your complete set of TSI scores. Complete the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdtUoaT9ICqcfsB-t0Gdb3Is3VftY0zpXSL5iA7yLKpvbc7AA\/viewform\"><em>Retrieve TSI Assessment Scores form<\/em><\/a><em> or submit proof of test exemption (TSI completion). For more information, visit <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/tsi-assessment\/\"><em>https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/tsi-assessment\/<\/em><\/a><\/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=\"#\">Meningitis Requirement<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you will be taking classes on campus, make sure you get your meningitis vaccination record on file:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/meningitis-requirement\">https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/meningitis-requirement<\/a>. This hold does not block registration.<\/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=\"#\">Send your transcripts to ACC Admissions<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have not already sent the official transcript(s) for the schools you attended&nbsp; to ACC, please do so as soon as possible to prevent a registration hold being placed on your record. <em>Please note, high school transcripts must show a final graduation date.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\/\">Send your transcripts to ACC Admissions<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-css has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Students with previous college credit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Request an official transcript from each college\/university attended. To best serve you while we wait for your official transcripts to arrive, upload an unofficial transcript from your most recent college\/university attended to the Supplemental Documents section of your application account. We do not require your high school transcript or GED\u00ae&nbsp; certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-css has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First-time in college students:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please request an official copy of your high school transcript or GED\u00ae diploma \u2014 unofficial transcripts are not required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-advising-help\">\n<h2 class=\"acc-advising-help__title\">General Advising Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"acc-advising-help__cta\">\n    <a class=\"acc-advising-help__button\" href=\"https:\/\/fs27.formsite.com\/accpicm\/ng6lzoavke\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ask an Advising Question<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<p class=\"acc-advising-help__body\">\n    If you have a question that isn&#8217;t addressed through advising or need help resolving a concern, please contact Kathy James, Executive Dean, Academic Advising at<br \/>\n    <a href=\"mailto:kjames@austincc.edu\">kjames@austincc.edu<\/a>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are new to ACC or have not been assigned an Academic Advisor yet, an advising specialist can help you get started. 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