Navigating Your Academic Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Austin Community College Advising Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing students with the resources and support they need to succeed. A key component of this support system is the college's advising services, designed to guide students through their academic journey, from initial enrollment to graduation and beyond. This article provides a detailed overview of the advising services available at ACC, including how to access them, what to expect, and how they can help you achieve your educational and career goals.

Understanding ACC's Academic Guidance Teams

ACC utilizes a proactive advising model, assigning students to Area of Study academic guidance teams. These teams consist of Advisors and Success Coaches who specialize in specific academic disciplines. After students begin courses with ACC, they are assigned an Academic Guidance Team member based on their declared program.

The Role of Your Academic Guidance Team

Your Academic Guidance Team is your primary point of contact for academic advising. They can assist you with:

Staying on track with your program requirements
Selecting appropriate courses
Making informed decisions about your educational and career goals
Reviewing and discussing your class schedule
Exploring major and career options
Understanding transfer options
Addressing any concerns you may have about your academic progress

Connecting with Your Assigned Advisor

To locate your assigned Academic Guidance Specialist, log in to MyACC. Academic guidance team members are available to support students by appointment in person or online.

Utilizing Virtual Welcome Services

The Austin Community College Virtual Welcome Services is available to answer your questions and ease your transition into ACC. As a division of Student Affairs, the knowledgeable staff can provide support and guidance on a variety of topics.

Contacting Virtual Welcome Services

Use the provided form to submit questions to Student Affairs Advising Services.

Leveraging Self-Service Student Planning

ACC provides various tools to assist you with course selection and planning, including Self-Service Student Planning.

Planning and Registering for Classes

You will use Self-Service Student Planning to plan and register for your classes. Self-Service allows you to view class availability in real-time. Click Back to Plan & Schedule and click the right arrow > until the correct term displays. The Planned course will show in a yellow box to the left, click Register.

Understanding Registration Requirements

Registration is available on the days listed in the Academic Calendar. ACC reserves the right to change registration dates. You are not officially registered until you pay your tuition in full (or have arranged a payment plan and made your first payment) and, if needed, meet the meningitis immunization requirement. If you do not meet these requirements before the tuition payment deadline, you will be deregistered (“dropped” from your classes). If you are deregistered, you are not guaranteed to receive your previous schedule if you re-register.

Resolving Student Holds

A student hold may prevent you from registering for classes. Allow up to 24 hours for a student hold to be removed from your record after you have completed the requirement.

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Auditing Courses

Note about auditing courses: admitted students may audit classes if space permits. Audit registration is allowed only during the final day of schedule changes (add/drops). Tuition and fees for audited courses are the same as those for courses taken for credit.

Exploring Faculty Advisor and Mentors

Faculty advisors and mentors are also available to support you through your degree progression. Make an appointment through your instructional department to meet with faculty. All faculty have office hours, which are times set aside just to meet with students outside of class. Consult your syllabus to determine your instructor’s office hours and plan to meet during that time.

Understanding Registration and Important Deadlines

Registration Dates and Payment Deadlines

ACCeID Manager to Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) Transition

Important: ACC is transitioning from ACCeID Manager to Okta Single Sign-On (SSO)-a modern, secure platform that simplifies login and password management across ACC systems. You may find the solution in the following information, which outlines the top reasons students need assistance.

Setting Up Your Okta Account

Click Submit. Note: if your account is not found, check back after 24 hours. After setting and confirming your password, click Submit. After setting and confirming your password, click Submit. Search for your class on the top right.

Additional Resources and Support

Instructional Program Advising

Certain instructional programs require new students to be advised through their program before registering for classes, such as Culinary Arts and Health Sciences. Instructional programs are willing to provide support prior to registration.

Campus Safety and Security

Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. reporting. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime reporting, and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr .

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

ACC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, delete, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. requested, directed, or assigned.

Embracing the Community College Identity

We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. ACC serves credit students each Fall and Spring semester. Area of Study advisors are available in every region that Austin Community College (ACC) serves to support you through your academic experience.

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