Plan your academic year. Make sure you know your registration deadlines and tuition payment dates.
2026 – 2027
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 priority registration students | Monday, May 11 |
| Current/Former | 45+ or priority registration students | Tuesday, May 12 |
| Current/Former | 30+ or priority registration students | Wednesday, May 13 |
| Current/Former | 15+ or priority registration students | Thursday, May 14 |
| New, Current/Former | 0-14 or priority registration 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 priority registration students | Monday, October 12 |
| Current/Former | 45+ or priority registration students | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Current/Former | 30+ or priority registration students | Wednesday, October 14 |
| Current/Former | 15+ or priority registration students | Thursday, October 15 |
| New, Current/Former | 0-14 or priority registration 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 priority registration students | Monday, March 29 |
| Current/Former | 45+ or priority registration students | Tuesday, March 30 |
| Current/Former | 30+ or priority registration students | Wednesday, March 31 |
| Current/Former | 15+ or priority registration students | Thursday, April 1 |
| New, Current/Former | 0-14 or priority registration 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 |
Priority Registration Groups
Parenting Students
Austin Community College students who are the parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18 are eligible to register starting on the earliest open registration date.
Parenting students must certify their status by completing the Parenting Student Survey, found in the MyACC Portal in the ‘My Profile’ section. To be considered for the earliest registration date, you must submit your certification survey by the day before the first day of registration, shown in table above.
Learn about support services for parenting students.
View information about Texas law regarding parenting students.
Student Accessibility Services Pilot
Students receiving accommodations for visual disabilities, physical disabilities, and deaf and hard of hearing students are eligible for priority registration for spring 2027. Meet with your SAS Advocate before Wednesday, October 7, 2026 to confirm your eligibility.
Learn more about Student Accessibility Services.
Tuition Deadlines
Keep up with due dates and remember to pay your tuition and fees by the deadline for your registration period.
Additional Session Information
View Additional Session Information for important dates and deadlines for other additional class sessions.
Registration Support
Need help registering? Take advantage of ACC’s Registration Support services and make registering for classes a breeze.