ACC Information | Akins Early College High School

Graduating this year? Here are some helpful forms and steps for you if you want to continue at ACC or another university:

Graduating Students Steps: Follow these steps to remove your holds and get an ACC transcript after graduating high school.

OnRamps and other Transcripts: For OnRamps courses, make sure your grades are on your grade report before ordering your transcript. Grades appear on official transcripts once the course is completed and grades are reported to the Office of the Registrar. Please contact OnRamps with questions about when your grades will appear on your transcript. Visit UT's OnRamps Transcript website for further details.

Transcripts will be available for Spring 2025 and yearlong 2024-2025 OnRamps courses after June 12, 2025. In the meantime, if you need a document showing all of your completed courses and final grades, OnRamps can provide an Academic Summary. You may contact OnRamps at 512-265-2515 or enrollment@onramps.zendesk.com to request this document. For ACC's transcripts, visit an ACC admissions office or the ACC transcript website.

Contact an ACC advisor after Graduation: Find out who your NEW counselor is after graduating high school.

"Reverse" Transfer Steps: Finish your Associate's degree while completing your Bachelor's Degree after graduating from high school.

Graduates: To find out the steps to remove your HOLDS after graduation, go here: ACC Traditional Students

AISD Sponsorship for the Summer after graduation?: If you need one or two courses from ACC to complete your Associate Degree, see the Akins ECHSA office and speak with an ACC Advisor to learn about the AISD sponsorship process. Students may be able to have tuition covered for those two courses needed for their Associate degree with the intent to obtain the degree by August after their high school graduation. Please allow adequate time for the process.

Clearing your holds/continuing at ACC

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. Admissions has now introduced an electronic residency form. You can find it on their website here.
Submit meningitis immunization records or a waiver. (only necessary if you are planning on continuing at ACC)
Send a final high school transcript. You can request your transcripts now and have them sent to ACC after you graduate.
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)
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)

If you are planning on continuing at ACC, You will need an Area of Study Advisor as I will no longer be your advisor. 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. – 12 p.m. (Calendly appointments)
Sat: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (via Zoom)
Sun: Closed

SATURDAYS ONLY: “Join Zoom” for Saturday Online Advising Hours

CAMPUS EXPRESS ADVISING
(DROP-IN)
- 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 with at least 30 credit hours from ACC. 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, plus two additional years if you pursue a bachelor's degree at ACC. You can see all the details here.

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 @ ACC: 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.

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*:**

1. 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. 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.