Distance Education
ACC’s online programs named Top Online College for second straight year
Posted on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 10:16amFor the second straight year, Austin Community College District (ACC) is named one of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek. The ranking is based on online degree programs, including hybrid programs with online and offline courses or exams. ACC...
Summer registration now open to current and future Riverbats
Posted on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 3:45pmRegistration is now open for anyone looking to get ahead this summer at Austin Community College (ACC). The summer semester begins Tuesday, June 1, with 5-, 9-, and 10-week class options. Teams are ready to work with students 1-on-1 to help them...
ACC's online programs ranked among top in the state and nation
Posted on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:10amAustin Community College District (ACC) ranks top in the state and nation in online learning according to two recent reports. The recognition comes at a time where the college has grown its online and distance education programs in response to the...
ACC Board of Trustees November 2 Recap
Posted on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:01amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, November 2, to hear college updates, discuss the financial report, and learn about two new grants for student success via teleconference due to the...
Fourth ACC course receives national QM certification
Posted on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:42amAustin Community College District (ACC) is recognized with a new Quality Matters (QM) certification. The college's Medical Terminology course (HPRS 1206) was awarded the national distinction earlier this month. "It's an honor to receive QM...
ACC announces plan to begin its return to campus
Posted on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 3:29pmAustin Community College District (ACC) will begin a gradual approach to return to campus beginning in July. The college released new health and safety procedures and protocols to safely phase-in a small number of workforce classes and student...
More than 13,700 students enroll for ACC summer classes in first 24 hours
Posted on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 12:51pmRegistration for summer classes is underway at Austin Community College (ACC) for current and new students. Enrollment opened Monday, May 4. Within the first 24 hours more than 13,700 students had enrolled. To compare, the total enrollment for...
Suiting up: Daniel Tully splits time between fighting fires and selling homes
Posted on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:45amSirens scream overhead as Daniel Tully tugs on his boots and grabs his helmet. He always envisioned a career serving his community. “I never know what my day will be. One call could be to a pool, the next could be in a field, fighting a grass fire...
ACC holds tuition rates for 6th consecutive year in new 2019/20 budget
Posted on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 5:56pmThe Austin Community College District Board of Trustees approved a $406 million budget for 2019-20. The budget represents a 5.7 percent increase over the 2018-19 budget. New expenses include expanded operations at ACC Highland, which is set to open...
ACC votes to keep tuition and fees steady for sixth consecutive year
Posted on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 9:13amFor the sixth consecutive year, in-district tuition and fees at Austin Community College (ACC) will not change. The ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed tuition and fee rates for 2019-20 during its regular May meeting Monday, May...
ACC course is nationally certified
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) received its first nationally certified Quality Matters (QM) course, demonstrating the college’s ongoing commitment to quality online and hybrid learning. The Philosophy 1301 course, taught by Associate Professor of...
ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs
Posted on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:00amAustin Community College (ACC) expands the number of online course and degree programs to increase flexible educational opportunities as enrollment climbs. “This is the fastest growing student population at ACC. Students need more flexible options...