From arriving on campus to finding your community, we’ve got you covered. Check out these tips from Austin Community College to help you get ready for a great semester!
Welcome, Riverbats!
Welcome to ACC! Here’s a quick list of tips for a successful start to your semester. Bookmark these links or refer back to this page often!
Find My Classes -- Use Your Course Schedule
There’s a ton of information in your course schedule. Check this before your first day to make sure you know which campus to go to and to find your classroom number. You’ll also see which days your class meets and who your instructor is. Take time to get familiar with your schedule so you can find your campus and classroom without any delay. (see screenshot below)
Is your class online, asynchronous, or hyflex? Find out how ACC teaches classes online so you can maximize your schedule.
Taking in-person classes? Most campuses have an easy-to-remember numbering style:
Example: Room 1314: Building 1000; 3rd Floor, Room 1314.
Find My Campus - Know Before You Go
Did you know that ACC has 11 campuses? If you haven’t already, make sure you’ve timed your commute so you get to class on time and stress free! Here are some quick tips to help.
Quick Campus Directions
Every ACC campus is unique, so make sure to bookmark your campus page for important information you will need all semester, like building maps, department contact information, and campus hours. For your first week, take a quick look at where your campus’ classrooms, labs, and Student Life are located.
To access a campus map, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Campus Brochure and map.
- Building 1000: Classrooms, Student Life, Testing Center
- Building 2000: Classrooms, Financial Aid, Learning Lab, Library
- Building 1000 & 2000: Adult Education, Classrooms, Library, Learning Lab
- Building 3000: Classrooms, Science Lab
- Building 8000 + 9000: Health Sciences Classrooms
- Building 1000: Classrooms, Learning Lab, Student Life, Library
- Building 2000 & 3000: Sustainable Agriculture, Veterinary Technology
- Building 1000: Classrooms, Learning Lab, Library, Student Life
- Public Safety Training Center: Emergency Vehicles Operations Course, Firing Range
Building 1000: ACCelerator, Classrooms, Library, Student Life
Building 2000: Adult Education, Black Box Theater, Classrooms, Eatery 73
Building 4000: Bookstore, Classrooms, Computer Science/IT Labs, Fashion Incubator
Building 1000: Classrooms, Student Life, Library
Building 2000: Classrooms, Gym, Science Labs
Building 3000: Under Construction
Building 4000: Classrooms, Continuing Education, Learning Lab
- Building 3000: ASL Lab, Classrooms, Financial Aid, Learning Lab, ACCelerator
- Building 1000: Student Life
- Building A: Classrooms, Gym, Labs, Library
- Building B through E: Classrooms, Labs
- Building G: Bookstore, Classrooms, Learning Lab, Student Life
- Building H: Continuing Education Gateway
- Building 1000: Classrooms, Computer Center, Financial Aid, Library
- Building 2000: Bookstore, Classrooms, Learning Lab, Student Life
- Building 3000: Health Sciences Classrooms and Labs
- Building 5000: Applied Tech & Public Services Classrooms
- Building 8000: ACCelerator, Biology Lab
- Building 1000: ACCelerator, Classrooms, Library, Financial Aid, Student Life
- Building 1000: Classrooms, Financial Aid, Learning Lab, Student Life, Library
Find Parking and Transportation
If you plan to drive to campus, you’ll need to get a FREE ACC parking permit. Order your parking permit online.
Don’t want to fight traffic? Through ACC’s partnership with Capital Metro, you can request a FREE Green Pass from Capital Metro. These passes allow you to ride CapMetro buses and MetroRail for FREE!
All students, visitors, and employees must enter through designated Main Entrances on ACC campuses and centers. During your first week, you can find on-campus signs and ACC staff to help locate your Main Entrance and make it to class on time.
Stay up-to-date with ACC’s improved safety measures and opt-in for emergency alerts at the following links.
- Get Your ACC ID Card (required)
- Register for ACC Emergency Alerts (highly recommended)
There’s always something happening at ACC! Get involved and get active with your fellow Riverbats this semester by checking out student-led clubs, sports, and activities. Make sure you visit the Current Student page for resources you can use all semester long!
From financial aid, to scholarships, to tuition assistance and emergency funds, ACC has financial resources that will help you succeed.
Interest-free tuition payment plans are available to help you spread out the cost. Learn more about payment plans.
Remember to follow Austin Community College’s tuition deadlines to avoid being dropped from classes.
With 700+ personalized scholarship awards and growing, ACC has a scholarship for you! ! You can submit your ACC Foundation application today and automatically be applied to hundreds of scholarships for next semester.
Get started by finding your Financial Aid office on campus or reach out online.
You can’t learn on an empty stomach. That’s why ACC makes sure that all students have access to food resources on campus and for preparation at home. These snacks, ready-to-eat food, and even groceries such as milk, vegetables, and protein are all FREE for students.
Many campuses hold free grocery pick-up days, so you can plan nutritious meals.
Need a snack? We got you. Every campus has a Student Life food pantry to tide you over for that early morning or late evening class.
Like your veggies fresh? Riverside Campus has a FREE farmer’s market, as well as hot meals and more free groceries.
Highland’s Student Care Center has a free food mart where you can “shop” for groceries and ready-to-eat food.
Bookmark these resources and when you’re on-campus take advantage of all of your food options.
How to keep track of classes, assignments, grades, and e-mails? Blackboard is the answer. Blackboard, MyACC, and Self-Service are the three most important applications you’ll need to stay on top of your classwork and degree requirements. Sign up for these services on the Current Students page where they can be found in the right-hand menu.
Blackboard: Blackboard includes your class requirements, syllabus, homework assignments, grades, and class discussions. Get the Blackboard app for your phone for convenient access to your coursework.
MyACC: Bookmark MyACC because you’ll be referring to it often. Use your student ID and password to log in, and you can access email, admissions, tuition and payments, and online support.
Self Service: Self Service lets you plan classes and monitor your progress. You’ll use this app to refer to your class schedule and check on financial aid and other services.
Find Tech & Academic Support and Accessibility Services
Need Wi-Fi? ACC has you covered. What about tutoring or career services? Take advantage of these resources to make sure you’re getting the most out of your college investment.
Technology and Learning Labs – ACC offers the tools you need to learn your way.
- Learning Labs: There are learning labs on every campus where you can find help with homework, computer resources, and a quiet place to study.
- Campus Library: Each ACC campus has a library with computer access for Microsoft Office and other applications. Students may also borrow textbooks for certain classes.
- ACCelerators: The Highland, Round Rock, Rio Grande, and San Gabriel campuses are home to ACCelerator computer labs where students can take classes, get tutoring, and access state-of-the-art technology.
- Start Here Student Wi-Fi:. Follow these instructions for wireless access on any device. ACC also has a student support help desk for many IT issues.
Counseling, Student Accessibility, and Tutoring – Access services to help you succeed.
- Counseling Services:Attending college can be an exciting opportunity to learn and grow. It can also be stressful. ACC counselors understand and can help.
- Student Accessibility Services:ACC offers a number of accommodations and support services to make sure you succeed on your own terms.
- Free Tutoring: Each campus offers tutoring services in-person and online.
Nearly 30% of ACC students are also parents, and we provide a number of resources to help you succeed. You don’t have to go it alone: we’re here to help.
- Supporting students with children: Find community resources, from child care scholarships to food assistance, academic assistance, and more.
- Daytime and evening childcare: Depending on your classes, you may be able to access child care services through ACC.
Keep track of important dates and deadlines with ACC’s Spring calendars.
- Academic Calendar: Add and drop dates, schedule changes, tuition deadlines, and more.
- District Events Calendar: Everything that’s happening across the district, including student showcases like FlexFactory, transfer advising, food distributions, and more.
- Course Schedule: Whether your classes are online, in-person, or both, make it easy to keep track with your course schedule in Self-Service under Plan & Schedule.
Find Free Stuff (and Discounts)
You got your Green Pass, right? Being an ACC Student comes with other benefits too, both at ACC and in the community.
- Borrow an iPad. Students can reserve an iPad, charging block, Bluetooth keyboard, and case for the semester.
- Drive-up Wi-Fi. Internet down at home? You can access Wi-Fi in the parking lot of many ACC campuses, which can help in a pinch.
- Adobe Creative Suite. ACC is an Adobe Creative campus. Students can get access to Adobe Creative Cloud for as little as $10 a semester.
- Microsoft Office Suite 365. Free for ACC students.
- Free Legal Clinics. Each semester ACC partners with Volunteer Legal Services and other legal resources to provide services to students.
- Money Management Help. Take control of your finances. Get personal finance advice and get free tips on banking, budgeting, and more.
