Celebrate Commencement with ACC
At commencement, ACC celebrates its graduates’ hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. The College is proud to recognize student achievement with graduates and their families.
The event honors graduates of ACC’s college-credit programs, as well as students who complete a GED®. ACC hosts commencement ceremonies in May and December. The college also certifies graduates in August.
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Times: 3 pm and 7 pm. Graduates will select their preferred ceremony time during RSVP. Our high school students will be assigned a ceremony time, which is provided in the RSVP.
Where: HEB Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars | Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Directions & Parking
Important: You must be an approved graduation candidate to participate in commencement.
Graduation Stories from the ACC Newsroom
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Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated its fall 2025 graduates on Thursday, December 11, marking one of the largest cohorts in the College’s history. More than 4,440 students were invited to participate in ACC’s Fall … Continue reading →
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From a young age, Brian Cosme dreamed of working on cars. This fall, he turns that childhood passion into a real career as he graduates from Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Automotive Technology program. This … Continue reading →
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Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates Elodia E., the 2025 Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award recipient. As a first-generation graduate, Elodia immigrated from Mexico at age 11, arriving in the U.S. with limited English and a … Continue reading →
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When 20-year-old Edwin Tinajero enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, he wasn’t sure what his future would look like. After high school, he considered pursuing a career in HVAC, following in … Continue reading →
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From the moment he stepped onto Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus as a high school student, Daniel Ortiz Frias knew he’d found the place that would shape his future. “Seeing all the kitchens, … Continue reading →
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Some students arrive at ACC looking for a fresh start. Others come searching for opportunity. Vianca Pinto De La Paz found both, and in the process, she built a community and created a new path … Continue reading →
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This fall, Parker G. will be one of more than 4,440 students at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony. He joined ACC in 2023 and is set to graduate with his associate degree in Government, followed … Continue reading →
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When Peach Taylor enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in 2022, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree. She was searching for a place that could offer stability, support, and a chance to grow. This … Continue reading →
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When Zoila Walston enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in 2023, she wasn’t just returning to school; she was stepping into a new version of herself. Now, at 47, she’s graduating with her Associate … Continue reading →
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At 54, Nichola Cotto is proving that there’s no deadline on pursuing your dreams. This fall, she’ll walk the stage at ACC’s Commencement Ceremony, joining more than 4,440 graduates at the H-E-B Center on Thursday, … Continue reading →