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Top Tips for Your First Week at ACC

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!

Los mejores consejos para su primera semana en ACC

Desde llegar al campus hasta encontrar su comunidad, lo tenemos cubierto. ¡Consulta estos consejos de Austin Community College para ayudarte a prepararte para un excelente semestre!

Austin Community College District Transportation Portal

FREE ePermits for Academic Year 2024-25

Parking permits required

Get your free ACC Parking Permit HERE. 

For additional assistance on Parking, contact transportation@austincc.edu.

ACC CapMetro Transit Pass (aka Green Pass)

ACC students registered for credit or Adult Education classes and employees can now request their Capital Metro transit pass that covers buses, trains and a ride-share Pickup service. Email green@austincc.edu for questions or support. 

• ACC Parking & Transportation: Get your FREE Academic Year ’24-’25 Parking ePermit! Register online today; no hangtags or stickers will be issued.
• CapMetro’s Travel Training Program: Free service that teaches Austinites how to use their local public transit system. 512-369-6083
• For general assistance with CapMetro for the first time, call their GoLine: 512-474-1200
• Review their proposed service changes for Spring 2025 here

Explore more resources here.

Vision Statement

To be an exceptional and innovative Student Affairs department that creates and cultivates a culture that empowers students to unlock their fullest potential.

Student Technology Services

ACC Grocery Pick-Ups: 

Come pick-up fresh produce, grains, proteins and more (free!) 

Aug 28, Wed (8:30 - 10:00 am) Eastview Campus / with El Buen Samaritano 

Volunteer here! 

Find more groceries and food access information here: 

August Calendars: CTFB Mobile, FFFF| Food Resources | Food Access Calendar

Opportunities & Events Calendar (details & more opportunities on calendar)

Upcoming Events:

• Sat, Aug 24 - APH Mpox Vaccine Event
• Mon, Aug 26 - Free School Supplies (HLC, EVC, ELG), Welcome all campuses, VLS Free Legal Advice Clinic (Lakeway)
• Tue, Aug 27 - Free Food Market Day (Central & S Austin), Support Your Kids Going Back to School w/LifeWorks (S Austin)
• Wed, Aug 28 - El Buen Mobile Food Pantry (EVC) - market style for ACC students/staff

Opioid Overdose Training: Learn How to Respond to an Emergency

• Fri, Sep 6, 2 pm, Round Rock Campus: Register Here
• Fri, Sep 13, 2 pm, South Austin Campus: Register Here

Conference on Addiction and Recovery Through a Multicultural Lens

September 25-27, 2024, ACC, Rio Grande Campus Registration open now!

Email SSRD@austincc.edu to add an event or opportunity to the calendar.

More financial support resources here

HIV & STI Test Kits (Travis County)

Order a free confidential home STI test kit from Aware Home Test Kit before 8/31/2024. Order tests here. 

Additional Resources:

• Talk About It ACC (Text Line: 512-827-9032) offers young Texans access to sexual health education, contraception, and resources both on and off campus. 
• Kind Clinic also offers a varitiy of services including STI & HIV testing in Austin. 

More health & medical care resources here

Utility Bill Discounts (Austin)  

Austin Energy offers City of Austin account holders an ongoing utility discount program for households within income guidelines or where one member is enrolled in MAP, SNAP, Medicaid, or other programs. Enroll in the program to get fees waived. Aplicación en español  512-494-9400

More financial support resources including utility bills here

Wall Calendar Request

The Teaching & Learning Excellence Division (TLED) creates a print wall calendar designed to inspire faculty each year. The calendar theme for this upcoming academic year is "Empowering Students by Meeting Basic Needs." ACC employees are invited to request a TLED print wall calendar through 11/30.

2024-25 ACC High School Program Student Handbook

Click below for English/Spanish Version