Registration Steps
Before every semester, you will need to follow these ACC registration steps to plan, register, and pay for classes until you graduate and/or transfer.
You’ll be eligible to register for classes once you complete the admissions process. In order to register, you will need your ACCeID and your ACC e-mail address.
Retrieve Your ACCeID
Retrieve your ACCeID if you haven’t already done so to register for classes and gain access to your online student tools. Retrieve your ACCeID here.
Activate Your ACCmail Account
Activate your ACCmail account to get important official communication about the College and your classes via email. Activate your ACCmail account here.
Complete Riverbat Student Onboarding
Complete our Riverbat Student Onboarding to get familiar with ACC and our processes.
Meet with an Advisor
After you complete onboarding, it’s time to meet with an advisor. Advisors help with things like course selection, registration, degree and transfer planning, reviewing holds, etc. Remember, the earlier you meet with an advisor and get registered, the better your chances of getting your preferred class schedule! Visit the New Student Advising Webpage for hours and locations.
Clear Any Student Holds
Clear any Student Holds that may prevent you from registering. Visit the My Status and Holds page on the MyACC – Students portal to view any holds you may have.
You’re Ready to Register!
Follow the new student registration instructions at the link below or go straight to Register Now.
Information for Current Students
Clear Any Student Holds
Make sure to clear any Student Holds that may prevent you from registering. Visit the My Status and Holds page on the MyACC student portal to view any holds that you may have.
If you have attended another college or university since you were last enrolled, you will also submit your academic transcripts to ACC.
Meet with your Advisor
Your advisor is always available to help you stay on track for your program, select your classes, and make decisions about your educational and career goals. Check the advising webpage for information on how to contact your assigned advisor and how to access campus express advising for a drop-in visit.
You’re Ready to Register!
Important Dates & Registration Deadlines
Fall 2026 August 24, 2026 — December 13, 2026
Registration Start Dates
Credit hour eligibility is based on ACC course completed hours plus ACC course hours in progress. Does not include transfer credits.
| Student | # ACC Credit Hours | Registration Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current/Former | 60+ or parenting students | Monday, May 11 |
| Current/Former | 45+ or parenting students | Tuesday, May 12 |
| Current/Former | 30+ or parenting students | Wednesday, May 13 |
| Current/Former | 15+ or parenting students | Thursday, May 14 |
| New, Current/Former | 0-14 or parenting students | Friday, May 15 |
| Description | 16-Week | 1st 8-Week | 14-Week | 12-Week | 2nd 8-Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Dates | Aug 24-Dec 13 | Aug 24-Oct 18 | Sept 8-Dec 13 | Sept 21-Dec 13 | Oct 19-Dec 13 |
| Classes Begin | Aug 24 | Aug 24 | Sept 8 | Sept 21 | Oct 19 |
| Current/Former Student Registration– by ACC credit hour criteria | May 11-Aug 23 | May 11-Aug 23 | May 11-Sept 7 | May 11-Sept 20 | May 11-Oct 18 |
| NEW, Current and Former Student Registration | May 15-Aug 23 | May 15-Aug 23 | May 15-Sept 7 | May 15-Sept 20 | May 15-Oct 18 |
| Course Cancellation | Aug 20 | Aug 20 | Sept 3 | Sept 17 | Oct 15 |
| Schedule Changes – Add/Drop | Aug 24-Aug 25 | Aug 24-Aug 25 | Sept 8-Sept 9 | Sept 21-Sept 22 | Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Senior Citizen Registration | Aug 24-Aug 25 | Aug 24-Aug 25 | Sept 8-Sept 9 | Sept 21-Sept 22 | Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Audit Status Registration | Aug 25 Auditing a class information |
Aug 25 Auditing a class information |
Sept 9 Auditing a class information |
Sept 22 Auditing a class information |
Oct 20 Auditing a class information |
| Payment Plan Setup Deadline | Please see the payment plan dates & deadlines page for payment deadlines | ||||
| Residency Status Updates Deadline- (Last day to receive in-district tuition rates) | Sept 9 | August 31 | Sept 21 | Oct 1 | Oct 26 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline | Aug 23 | Aug 23 | Sept 7 | Sept 20 | Oct 18 |
| 70% Tuition Refund Deadline | Sept 14 | Sept 2 | Sept 24 | Oct 6 | Oct 28 |
| 25% Tuition Refund Deadline | Sept 21 | Sept 4 | Sept 30 | Oct 9 | Oct 30 |
| Census/Official Reporting Date- (Last day to drop without a grade or “W”) | Sept 9 | Aug 31 | Sept 21 | Oct 1 |
Oct 26 |
| Graduation Applications Due | Oct 2 | Oct 2 | Oct 2 | Oct 2 | Oct 2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | Nov 19 | Oct 12 | Nov 19 | Nov 19 | Dec 7 |
| Session Ends | Dec 13 | Oct 18 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 |
Spring 2027: January 19, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Registration Start Dates
Credit hour eligibility is based on ACC course completed hours plus ACC course hours in progress. Does not include transfer credits.
| Student | # ACC Credit Hours | Registration Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current/Former | 60+ or parenting students | Monday, October 12 |
| Current/Former | 45+ or parenting students | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Current/Former | 30+ or parenting students | Wednesday, October 14 |
| Current/Former | 15+ or parenting students | Thursday, October 15 |
| New, Current/Former | 0-14 or parenting students | Friday, October 16 |
| Description | 16-Week | 1st 8-Week | 14-Week | 12-Week | 2nd 8-Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Dates | Jan 19- May 16 | Jan 19-Mar 14 | Feb 1-May 16 | Feb 15-May 16 | Mar 22-May 16 |
| Classes Begin | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Mar 22 |
| Current/Former Student Registration– by ACC credit hour criteria | Oct 12-Jan 18 | Oct 12-Jan 18 | Oct 12-Jan 31 | Oct 12-Feb 14 | Oct 12-Mar 21 |
| NEW, Current and Former Student Registration | Oct 16-Jan 18 | Oct 16-Jan 18 | Oct 16-Jan 31 | Oct 16-Feb 14 | Oct 16-Mar 21 |
| Course Cancellation | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Mar 11 |
| Schedule Changes – Add/Drop | Jan 19-Jan 20 | Jan 19-Jan 20 | Feb 1-Feb 2 | Feb 15-Feb 16 | Mar 22-Mar 23 |
| Senior Citizen Registration | Jan 19-Jan 20 | Jan 19-Jan 20 | Feb 1-Feb 2 | Feb 15-Feb 16 | Mar 22-Mar 23 |
| Audit Status Registration | Jan 20 Auditing a class information |
Jan 20 Auditing a class information |
Feb 2 Auditing a class information |
Feb 16 Auditing a class information |
Mar 23 Auditing a class information |
| Payment Plan Setup Deadline | See payment plan dates & deadlines. | ||||
| Residency Status Updates Deadline- (Last day to receive in-district tuition rates) | Feb 3 | Jan 26 | Feb 12 | Feb 25 | Mar 29 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 31 | Feb 14 | Mar 21 |
| 70% Tuition Refund Deadline | Feb 8 | Jan 28 | Feb 17 | Mar 2 | Mar 31 |
| 25% Tuition Refund Deadline | Feb 15 | Feb 1 | Feb 23 | Mar 5 | Apr 2 |
| Census/Official Reporting Date- (Last day to drop without a grade or “W”) | Feb 3 | Jan 26 | Feb 12 | Feb 25 | Mar 29 |
| Graduation Applications Due | Mar 26 | Mar 26 | Mar 26 | Mar 26 | Mar 26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | Apr 26 | Mar 8 | Apr 26 | Apr 26 | May 10 |
| Session Ends | May 16 | Mar 14 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 |
Summer 2027: June 1, 2027-August 8, 2027
Current/Former Student Registration Start Dates and New Student Registration Start Date credit hour eligibility is based on ACC course completed hours plus ACC course hours in progress. Does not include transfer credits.
| Student | # ACC Credit Hours | Registration Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current/Former | 60+ or parenting students | Monday, March 29 |
| Current/Former | 45+ or parenting students | Tuesday, March 30 |
| Current/Former | 30+ or parenting students | Wednesday, March 31 |
| Current/Former | 15+ or parenting students | Thursday, April 1 |
| New, Current/Former | 0-14 or parenting students | Friday, April 2 |
| Description | 10-Week | 1st 5-Week | 9-Week | 2nd 5-Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Dates | June 1-Aug 8 | June 1-July 3 | June 1-Aug 1 | July 6-Aug 8 |
| Classes Begin | June 1 | June 1 | June 1 | July 6 |
| Current/Former Student Registration– by ACC credit hour criteria | Mar 29-May 31 | Mar 29-May 31 | Mar 29-May 31 | Mar 29-July 5 |
| NEW, Current and Former Student Registration | Apr 2-May 31 | Apr 2-May 31 | Apr 2-May 31 | Apr 2-July 5 |
| Course Cancellation | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | July 1 |
| Schedule Changes – Add/Drop | June 1-June 2 | June 1-June 2 | June 1-June 2 | July 6-July 7 |
| Senior Citizen Registration | June 1-June 2 | June 1-June 2 | June 1-June 2 | July 6-July 7 |
| Audit Status Registration | June 2 Auditing a class information |
June 2 Auditing a class information |
June 2 Auditing a class information |
July 7 Auditing a class information |
| Payment Plan Setup Deadline | See payment plan dates & deadlines. | |||
| Residency Status Updates Deadline- (Last day to receive in-district tuition rates) | June 16 | June 4 | June 9 | July 9 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline | May 31 | May 31 | May 31 | July 5 |
| 70% Tuition Refund Deadline | June 11 | June 7 | June 11 | July 12 |
| 25% Tuition Refund Deadline | June 16 | June 8 | June 15 | July 13 |
| Census/Official Reporting Date-(Last day to drop without a grade or “W”) | June 16 | June 4 | June 9 | July 9 |
| Graduation Applications Due | July 9 | July 9 | July 9 | July 9 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | July 26 | June 28 | July 19 | Aug 2 |
| Session Ends | Aug 8 | July 3 | Aug 1 | Aug 8 |
Paying for Classes
ACC offers a variety of ways to keep college affordable, including financial aid, scholarships, and work-study opportunities. You can also set up an interest-free payment plan to help manage the cost of tuition.
Learn more at Tuition Deadlines and Payment Information.
Resources to Help You Enroll
- Registration & Important Dates – Find your registration date here.
- Course Schedule
- ACC Online – Find flexible options that let you take classes anytime and anywhere.
- Program Maps – Course recommendations and other helpful information.
- Virtual Registration Assistance: Get virtual registration assistance from our Registration Station staff.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Schedule an appointment
Note: Returning students should meet with their Academic Advisor before scheduling an appointment.
Notice
Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. View the ACC Annual Security Report.
To obtain a hard copy, contact the Clery Compliance Officer ([email protected]). For an overview, see ACC’s Clery Act website.