Start Here. Get There.
Thousands of Central Texas success stories begin right here. You can make your educational and career goals a reality, too. Austin Community College offers the support, resources, and affordable options to help you get anywhere you want to go. Visit www.austincc.edu.
A Message from the President
Welcome to Austin Community College! I’d like to personally congratulate you on taking the next step in a lifelong journey of learning and personal enrichment. It’s a path on which dreams are achieved and success is realized. I’m glad you’ve chosen ACC to be part of that story.
At ACC you can achieve great things. Our faculty and staff are ready to support you every step of the way — whether you’re seeking career-technical credentials or starting the pathway to a bachelor’s degree program.
While you’re here, be sure to take advantage of all that ACC offers. This includes stimulating classes, personalized attention from outstanding professors, hands-on accelerated learning, cutting-edge technology, and opportunities to work in collaboration with leading regional employers.
We’re excited to have you at ACC, and look forward to celebrating your next transition, from student to successful ACC graduate.
How To Use This Catalog
This catalog is a description of the academic programs, policies, and facilities of Austin Community College. It also describes the many resources we provide to assist you with achieving your academic and career goals, including free advising and tutoring services. At ACC you will have the opportunity to meet students and faculty with similar interests and to learn about how you can qualify for excellent jobs and careers or achieve transfer to a university.
ACC maintains an open-admissions policy providing higher education to all persons who can benefit from its programs and courses. Complete an ACC application at any time during the year and you will be admitted to the college. You should then attend an Area of Study (AoS) Information Session. There are ten broad Areas of Study. At the AoS Information session, you will learn more about the programs in that AoS as well as the career and transfer opportunities for which you will be prepared.
If you have a strong interest or passion in an Area of Study, you should pursue it. The three Areas of Study that currently provide the best career prospects in Central Texas are Computer and Information Technologies, Health Care, and the Skilled Trades/Advanced Manufacturing. Some Health Care programs such as nursing have competitive admissions and special prerequisites. You will learn about them at the Health Sciences Information Sessions. ACC has a Program Map for each program you might want to study. It will guide you to take the right courses in the right order. You will always have access to advisors and faculty members who can help you make good decisions for your future.
We look forward to serving you as an Austin Community College student!