Austin Comunity College

Helpful ACC Web Sites:

• ACC 2012 Registration Calendar
• ACC Fredericksburg Course Schedule for Summer 2012
• ACC Fredericksburg Course Schedule for Fall 2012

Suggested Web Sites for Buying Textbooks:

• ACC Bookstore
• Amazon Online Bookstore
• Half.com Online Bookstore
• ACC Application Process

ACC Application Process – Summer 2012

Question 1: Am I a good candidate for dual-credit courses?

• I do not have conflicts that would keep me from attending class in the evenings.
• I can get my own transportation to Fredericksburg or Harper in the evenings.
• I can afford to buy my own books.
• I am doing well enough in my high school courses that I can add a college course to my load.

Question 2: What is a dual-credit course?

• While you are in high school and if you are eligible, you may take courses through ACC. If they are true dual-credit, that means you are getting both high school and college credit at the same time. For example, you may take GOVT 2305 United States Government at ACC , and that would take care of high school Government your senior year, as long as your grades are good. You may also take courses that are just for college credit, like Texas State and Local Government. It would not be for a high school credit because it is not approved as a dual-credit course.

Question 3: How much will it cost me?

• The tuition fee is waived, unless you are taking a distance-learning (online) course. That means these courses are free to you until you graduate from high school. Your only expenses will be books, transportation, and supplies. The online courses will cost you an additional $40. You are allowed to take some online courses during the school day.

Question 4: Which courses are dual-credit?

• GOVT 2305 United States Government = Harper US Government
• ECON 2301 Macro Economics OR ECON 2302 Micro Economics = Harper Economics
• HIST 1302 History II = Harper US History
• MATH 1314 College Algebra = Harper Algebra 2
• COSC 1300 Intro to Computers = Harper BCIS I or II
• PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology = Harper Psychology under Social Studies
• ENGL 1301 Comp 1 AND ENGL 1302 Comp II AND ENGL 2322 Brit. Lit. I OR ENGL 2323 Brit. Lit II = Harper English 4
• CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice = Harper Criminal Justice 1
• SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking = Harper Communication Applications
• SPAN 1511, SPAN 1512, AND SPAN 2311 = Harper Spanish 3 (This is because 2311 has pre-requisites. It is actually the 2311 that will count as your Spanish 3 grade and credit.)

**NOTE: TO SATISFY THE ECONOMICS CREDIT YOU MAY CHOOSE EITHER 2301 OR 2302.

TO SATISFY THE ENGLISH IV CREDIT, YOU MUST TAKE THREE ACC CLASSES: 1301, 1302 AND EITHER 2322 OR 2323.

Question 5: If I want to take courses, what do I do now?

• Fill out the application to ACC. I will be pulling you out during your English classes in small groups to do this together. (We’ll do together.)
• Fill out Residency Form. (We’ll do together.)
• Complete ACC 101 Advising. (We’ll do together.)
• Fill out FBG Assessment Intake Form (green in folder).
• Fill out Application for a COMPASS Fee Waiver (gold in folder).
• Turn in permission slip to go take the COMPASS on May 2 or 3 (red in folder). Sign up in my office.
• Take the COMPASS Test in Fredericksburg.
• Submit high school transcript to ACC. I will do this for you, if you sign up to take the COMPASS in May.

 

ACC Registration Process – Summer 2012

STEP 1

Decide which class(es) you plan to take.

• Do I need this class for graduation? Remember that you may not take a dual-credit course that is required for graduation during your last semester of high school. All dual-credit courses for classes required for graduation must be completed by the end of the fall semester of your senior year. You may still take ACC classes in the spring of your senior year, but they will not be dual-credit.

• Do I want to take a class that goes toward my college major? Check with the colleges you are considering to determine your requirements. Try to select courses that go toward your degree. You should also check the Texas Common Course Numbering System at http://www.tccns.org/. Click on the Online Matrix, then 2006-2007 searchable matrix. You can compare ACC course numbers to your school’s course numbers to see if and how your ACC courses will transfer.

• Will there be scheduling conflicts? Check your extracurricular calendar. Also, make sure you don’t sign up for classes offered on the same nights.

• How many classes should I sign up for? You may take up to two classes each semester.

• What if I’m going for the Distinguished Diploma? Part of the requirements for the Distinguished Diploma includes four advanced measures. Most of our students satisfy this by taking four college academic courses and receiving a B or higher.

• How do I know how many hours a class is worth? At ACC, you simply look at the course number. The second number tells you how many hours it is worth. Ex. History 1301 is worth 3 hours; Spanish 1512 is worth 5 hours.

STEP 2

Complete your Early College Start Co-Enrollment Form, and return to Mrs. White ASAP.

• A new form must be filled out every semester.

• Until this form is returned to Mrs. White for her to mail to ACC Fredericksburg to be processed by them, there will be a hold on your account. You will NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER until all holds are removed.

STEP 3 – Register by phone or online.

• Just turning in your form DOES NOT register you for class.

• Directions for phone registration are on the attached sheet.

• Just to be sure, call back and confirm that you are enrolled. Never assume!

STEP 4 – Buy your books.

• Look online at www.austincc.edu for the ACC Bookstore to see which books are required for your class.

• Try to buy a used one from a former student to save a little $$$. I have a board for you all to post your books for sell outside the old gym. You can also buy them online at sites like www.half.com.

STEP 5

• Turn your grade reports in to Mrs. White as soon as possible after your semester ends.

• Remember that these are real college classes. The grades will forever be on your college transcripts, even if you fail. The grades will appear on your high school transcript as follows: A=95, B=85, C=78, D=73, F=69. These are weighted courses. If you take a class during the school day online, you must accept your grade, even if it is failing.

 

ACC Registration Process – Summer 2012

General Registration Information and Dates

Registration information is still limited at this time. I will give you more information on class registration is it gets closer and more information is available.

Registration Eligibility Dates for New Students:

May 7-23**ALL SOPHOMORES ARE NEW STUDENTS.**

Registration begins April 9 for current students.

Add/Drops will be from

May 29-30 (11-, 9- and 1st 5.5-week sessions)

July 9-10 (2nd 5.5-week session)

. Classes dropped after that time will receive a “W.” Remember that you are allowed only six Ws (W=Withdraw) in your college career without financial penalty. The first summer session begins on May 29.

 

Need registration assistance? Call the Registration Helpline at (512) 223.INFO if you need help.
This site was last updated 04/15/11