Admission Requirements for
New ACC Students

Admission to Semester-Hour Credit Programs

Austin Community College maintains an “open door” admissions policy. However, an assessment of basic skills is required for all new semester-hour college credit-seeking students. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to all programs of the college. These specialized programs have their own admissions procedures and students are advised of their status by the department. Certain programs must limit enrollment because of limited space or special equipment needs. Transfer students’ college credits previously completed at accredited institutions of higher education will be evaluated for transfer and may be applied toward a degree program at Austin Community College. An official transcript is required from each college attended.

Who Is Eligible for Admissions

A student may be admitted to the college according to any one of the following conditions:

·Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED certificate.

·A person who is 18 years of age or over may be exempt from the above admission requirements and admitted on “Individual Approval” if he or she can demonstrate the ability to benefit from instruction.

·A student who has completed his/her sophomore year of high school may, upon the recommendation of the high school principal, be permitted to enroll in the college. The class load of such a student may not exceed a total of seven courses a year including high school and college courses.

Admission Procedure

Applicants to ACC need to:

1.  Complete an ACC application form.

2.  Provide a record of previous educational experience.

3.  High school juniors and seniors wishing to enroll concurrently must submit appropriate documents.

4.  Submit an official high school transcript demonstrating that they have earned a regular high school diploma, if they are high school graduates.

5.  Submit copies of their GED certificates, if they are GED graduates.

6.  Submit official transcripts from each institution attended, if they have attended other colleges.

7.  Determine TASP status. All ACC students, unless exempt or TASP waived must take the TASP test or the TASP alternative test before enrolling at ACC. Results of these tests will not be a condition of admission but will be used for placement purposes. See Assessment and Testing, page 21.

Returning ACC Students

It is not necessary for current and former students to reapply for admission. However, all holds must be removed from a returning student’s record prior to re-enrollment. A former student not enrolled for a year or more and returning to ACC is required to:

1.  Complete a new residency information form,

2.  Update address and major, when applicable, and

3.  Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended since the students’ last enrollment at ACC.

Early College Start for High School Students

Austin Community College recognizes that certain high school students may benefit from taking Early College Start courses or programs identified by their high school principal or counselor. The College may enter into such agreements with secondary school districts, subject to all applicable state regulations. The Early College registration forms maybe obtained by Students from their high school or any ACC admissions office. Early College Start students are limited to two courses and no more than 7 credit hours per semester.

Co-enrollment. Public high school juniors and seniors residing in the College’s service area, upon the recommendation of their high school counselor and principal, and with parental approval, may enroll at ACC for up to two college-level courses per semester. Upon receiving a passing grade in a college-credit course, students may be awarded credits toward graduation by their high school. ACC waives tuition and fees for juniors and seniors enrolled in public high schools under the provisions of H.B. 1336; home-schooled students and students in private school are not eligible for the tuition waiver. Also, tuition and fees for developmental education courses may not be waived for any student.

Credit-in-Escrow. Credit-in-Escrow applies to a course that is part of a Tech-Prep Articulation Agreement between a public high school and ACC. After high school graduation, the student continues the program of study at ACC and is awarded college credit-in-escrow for some high school courses identified in the Agreement. Students must complete at least one ACC college course before the evaluation results will be recorded. High school students attending ACC are subject to all College requirements regarding assessment, admissions, academic standards, and conduct.

Admission to Health Science Programs

Health Science programs with additional admission requirements include the following:

·Diagnostic Medical Imaging¾Sonography

·Diagnostic Medical Imaging¾Radiology (formerly Radiologic Technology