ACC Information | Akins Early College High School

If you are planning to take up to TWO ACC Courses in order to complete your associate degree and/or certificate, see Mr. Rodriguez in the library. You will have to be sponsored by Austin ISD. Please complete all of these steps at least TWO full weeks (10 school days) prior to the start of the summer session you decide to enroll in.

Sponsorship Steps: AISD will pay and support graduates needing to complete their Associate Degree and/or Real Estate certificate ONLY if they still require up to 2 ACC courses.

1. The college student (high school graduate) must schedule a meeting with the ECHS project specialist.

2. Complete this Sponsorship Contract Form

3. Complete this Google Request Form

3. Complete and remove ALL registration holds listed below.

4. Meet with your NEW ACC Advisor. See the steps below.

5. Plan, enroll, register, attend, and complete all coursework for your ACC course. Stay in communication with Mr. Rodriguez & the ECHS Academy leadership during the summer. The ECHS office is open during the summers. See the office Hours.

If you are planning to continue at ACC, please complete this form so that I can let the advising team know.

Clearing your holds/continuing at ACC for ALL graduates:

1. Submit a residency form to provide your Texas residency status and your home address. If your address has changed, additional residency documents may be needed before you can re-enroll.

2. Submit meningitis immunization records or a waiver. (only necessary if you are planning on continuing at ACC)

3. Send a final high school transcript. You can request your transcripts now and have them sent to ACC after you graduate.

4. Meet with an area of study advisor to discuss your educational and career goals, and plan your classes. Our online advisors are ready to assist, no appointment is needed. (only necessary if you are planning on continuing at ACC)

5. Become TSI complete. You'll already have the reading & writing TSI complete but you will either need to pass the math TSI or submit your SAT math score (at least a 530). (only necessary if you are planning on continuing at ACC)

Admissions has now introduced an electronic residency form. You can find it on their website here. This residency hold will prevent you from registering or from requesting a transcript so everyone needs to complete this form.

If you are planning on continuing at ACC- You will need an Area of Study Advisor as I will no longer be your advisor (I will remain your advisor until the end of the semester for anything related to this semester/your time in ECHS/dual credit). Here is the information for that:

Online Advising Hours of Availability:

Mon-Thur: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Calendly appointments)

Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Calendly appointments)
Sat: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (via Zoom)
Sun: Closed

Request an online advisor here.

Virtual Drop-In Services:

On a first-come, first-served basis, you can speak with an Online Area of Study Advising Specialist. Please note that services are limited to:

· 15-minute advising sessions

· Current semester planning

· Hold inquiries

· Registration errors

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Join Zoom (Tuesday Only)

Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Join Zoom (Wednesday Only)

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join Zoom (Saturday Only)

CAMPUS EXPRESS ADVISING (DROP-IN PERSON)

Tue & Thu: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Wed: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If they say I'm your advisor, please tell them that you are a former ECHS/Dual Credit student who needs a new Area of Study Advisor. The high school transcript hold will go into effect in July. Check with your high school to see if you can have your final transcript automatically sent to ACC.

How to request an ACC transcript Log in to MyACC with your ACCeid and ACCeid password, scroll down and select Admissions & Records > Transcript Request and follow the instructions to request an official transcript. Allow one business day for transcripts that are requested to be sent electronically, and up to four business days for paper transcripts that are printed and mailed, plus additional time for mail delivery.

Reverse transfer process If you transfer to a university before graduating from ACC, you can still earn your associate degree through reverse transfer. This process recognizes your accomplishments and awards you the important credential you deserve. This is an automated system for students who transfer to most Texas universities. See how it works here.

ACC free tuition The free tuition program at ACC is available for Austin-area high school graduates from the class of 2024 through the class of 2028. You're eligible for free tuition for 3 years after you graduate high school (starting the fall semester after you complete high school), plus two additional years if you pursue a bachelor's degree at ACC. You can see all the details here.

Summer 2026 Courses Summer registration opens next week (the specific day depends on how many credit hours you've already completed). This summer will not be covered under the free tuition program.

Fall 2026 Courses Fall registration opens the week of May 11 (the specific day depends on how many credit hours you've already completed). This semester is the first semester covered under the free tuition program.

If you are planning to continue at ACC, please complete this form so that I can let the advising team know.

Graduation Caps & Gowns:

ACC Cap & Gown Borrow Request Form

ACC & Akins ECHS Graduation Events Page

Current ACC Students:

Parking At ACC becomes mandatory to have a FREE digital pass: Go here to start the process: ACC Parking

Returning/Current Students: Access this ACC Bus Schedule, Help, & More for help during ACC course semesters.

Accommodations & Student Accessibility Services (SAS) @ ACC: High school services do not immediately transfer to the community college and/or other university programs. College students have to submit documentation in advance of each college semester. To establish SAS services, students must complete the SAS Application for Services and Accommodations, provide documentation of diagnosis, and meet with an Accessibility Advocate. The college student must visit ACC's SAS Website and Office each semester. Each ACC campus has an SAS office. Akins ECHS students' home campus (South Austin ACC Campus) SAS office is on the first floor near the restrooms.

NEW / Incoming Students: We will help you apply to ACC and register for your courses when Akins ECHS school starts in August. For now, focus on the TSI! You will take your first college class in the Spring of your freshman year once you are ELAR/TSI-ready. For information about the TSI, go here.

ACC Parent Email Newsletter: To check out previous Newsletters from ACC, go to ACC Newsletter. Sign up for High School Program News Here: ACC High School Programs

ACC Academic Honesty & Integrity Policies: To learn more about ACC's policies related to academic honest & integrity, including the appeals process and contacts, visit this page.

ACC Schedule and Instructor Contacts: This is for students who are taking ACC courses. MOST freshmen will only be taking classes at Akins ECHS with Akins faculty. This list may NOT include all courses being taken by our ACC students. Students in ACC courses will have their virtual classes using the Blackboard system. Go here for assistance with the Blackboard system: Blackboard Tech Support

You can also email Mr. Rodriguez @ john.a.rodriguez@austinisd.org

Remember to always check the ACC Akins Guide Document and the ECHSA Blend Course for updates, deadlines, and help. #AkinsEagles #RiverBats #AustinCommunityCollege.

ACC References and Helpful Links:

ACC Application, Registration, and Student ACC Portal:

ACC Tutoring Opportunities and Services

Online
Parking At ACC becomes mandatory to have a FREE digital pass: Go here to start the process: ACC Parking
In-person
Student Skills
Workshops
Learning Labs
Special Services (504) SPED at ACC
ACC Special Services (504/SPED)

TSI & CLEP Test Information:

**Here are the steps to withdraw from an ACC Course*:**

Overall, you, the college student, have to attend your ACC courses and attempt your ACC college work. You, the college student, need to stay in communication with your instuctors, your ACC advisors, and the Akins ECHS leadership. Your parents/guardians will be notified if you are considering and/or withdraw from a college course. Please note that withdrawing from courses may also occur as a "force drop" when the professor drops you from the course due to a lack of attendance and/or academic engagment. READ your syllabi at the start of each semester.

1. You, the college student, must communicate with Akins ECHS and ACC leadership before you are thinking of withdrawing. You have met with the ECHS leaders to discuss your current progress and grades in ACC: have you completed all possible assignments/assessments and/or extra credit? Come during FIT. 2. You have met with your professor either in-person or virtually (office hours) or after/before class sessions. 3. You have regularly attended your ACC courses on time.

4. You have attended tutorials either through ACC or Akins ECHS: https://bit.ly/3DIZxdz

5. You have utilized your off-periods, FIT, and ACC study periods efficiently. 6. Your parents/guardians are aware of this request and/or you are aware that this may affect future courses in ACC. Also, ACC advisors may place you on an academic hold (or possibly probation) and inform you of additional advising. You will most likely have to meet with ACC advisors in the next semester.

7. Withdraw from a course here: https://students.austincc.edu/help/myacc-and-online-services-instructions/course-withdrawal-drop-instructions/ AND complete this Withdrawal Form.

8. See your high school counselor and obtain an updated schedule. Return any textbooks for the courses you withdrew from.

Students who withdraw from a course, with or without permission, may be unable to make up high school credit recovery because it indicates they have “no initial attempt” of the dual credit (high school credit) course. There is limited room in Delta credit recovery, and per State law, students may not use Delta for the initial attempt of a high school course. Withdrawing from a college course erases your complete and initial attempt. If students fail (with a grade of “F”) for a Dual Credit course, they may be placed in a Delta credit recovery program, pending classroom space and scheduling conflicts.

**HIST 1302 students: HIST 1302 counts for your full year high school credit of US History. It is a high school requirement. The State of Texas mandates that students take the End-of-Course exam for this course. If you withdraw from that course at any time, you will NOT be able to take the EOC (STAAR) exam until you complete the high school and/or college course equivalent. If you took HIST 1302 in the summer, you will take the EOC for US History in December. The deadline to withdraw from a Spring 2026 course is April 27, which is AFTER the Spring EOC exam date. If you withdraw from this course, you will not take the EOC in Spring 2026. You will lose an ACC study period, be placed in an Akins ECHS history course (not Delta), and have to make up the other semester credit during the summer for high school credit. You may also be unable to retake any course in the Summer. If you ever need review materials for the US History STAAR, please see the modules.** Please note that Withdrawals may follow you after high school graduation. If you are withdrawing and/or failing a course that you need for high school credit, you may be placed in Akins ECHS courses to recover that credit. Students that do not follow the process, may receive a high school grade of "0%" as their course-equivalent grade. For specific "consequences of withdrawals," visit the ACC Withdrawals page.

*pending high school campus, district, and Austin Community College updates.