Weekly (sort of) Newsletter

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Spring '26 Registration

While classes are filling up, we still have seats available in a few disciplines. For some full classes, we're already making our way through our internal waitlists--we generally see a lot of movement between now and January, as students make changes to their schedules. If you'd like to select a class, make sure to use the registration request form.   

As of right now, the following Spring Honors course still have open spots:

S26 Composition II: Queer Writings:  Stories by and about LGBTQIA+ People (ENGL 1302 702), MW 1:30 - 2:50 (RGC)

S26 American Literature II: Post-Civil War African-American Writers: 1865 and Beyond (ENGL 2328 701), MW 1:30 - 2:50 (RRC)

S26 Ethics: Health, Sickness, and the Mysteries of Living a Good Life (PHIL 2306 700), MW 10:30 - 11:50 (EVC)

S26 Spanish II: Ritmos del Caribe: The Music, Slang, and Culture of the Caribbean (SPAN 1412 701), MW 9:00 - 10:50 (HLC)

The following courses currently have small (or no) waitlists:

S26 Intro to Speech: Leveraging Your Strengths to Lead (SPCH 1311 701), TTH 1:30 - 2:50 (RRC)

S26 Calculus II: Applications in Engineering & Physical Sciences (MATH 2414 700), MW 3:00 - 4:45 (RVS)

S26 Calculus III: Data Sciences Applications (MATH 2415 701), TTH  1:00 - 2:45 (HLC)

S26 Organic Chemistry II Lab (CHEM 2125 700), TH 10:30 - 1:20 (RRC)

S26 Painting II (ARTS 2317 700), TTH 1:30 - 4:10 (HLC)

Questions? Contact honors@austincc.edu

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Publish Your Research in Curiositas

Did you write a paper or create a project this semester that you are particularly proud of? Take advantage of our in-house publishing opportunity!

Curiositas, ACC's academic journal for the Liberal Arts, is looking for student work that showcases "meddlesome, intense curiosity." Getting published is a fantastic line item for your résumé and university applications. Plus, published authors will be celebrated at an awards ceremony this Spring!

Check out the current issue to see examples of past work, and submit your own work today on our website. If you have questions, please email alexandra.watkins@austincc.edu.

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HSO Study Sesh Before the Stress, 12/4

Finals week is almost here, and we know the pressure is on. Take a break from the chaos and join us for Study Sesh Before the Stress--a chill, study-friendly space with light snacks and refreshments!

Bring your favorite study snack, your notes, and your friends to get a jump on studying together. Whether you’re catching up or getting ahead, you’ll be surrounded by students who are on the same boat and ready to finish the semester strong. Let’s get some work done and go into finals week feeling confident and refreshed.

12/4 5pm
Highland Campus — Building 1000, Room 2202

RSVP Here

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ACC Science Symposium, 12/4

Check out Honors Biology students at the ACC Science Symposium this week!

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HSO Service Opportunity with Treefolks, 12/6 & 12/13

Need more service hours for the Honors Scholar tier? Interested in increasing canopy cover in high-priority planting areas? Come out with the HSO to help TreeFolks plant some trees!

There will be two, four hours planting opportunities on December 6th & 13th. The spots will be open to the general public as well so sign up as soon as you can!

On Saturday, December 6th from 9 am to 1 pm, we will be planting trees at Walnut Creek Trail. The meet up location will be at Garden View Drive Trail Head.

RSVP here

On Saturday, December 13th from 9 am to 1 pm, we will be planting trees and meeting up at Bethany Cemetery. An educational presentation by Black Austin History Tours will also be included.

RSVP here

No experience or tools are needed, all tools and training will be provided at the beginning of the event! Any information needed will be sent to your email after signing up. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, amai.flores@g.austincc.edu.

Can’t wait to see you all there!

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Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

Have you spent almost no time outside of North America? Interested in studying at a university in the United Kingdom this summer? Then plan to apply to the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes; the institute covers airfare, accommodations, tuition and fees, and some meals. 

Eligibility requirements: 

• Be a US citizen and possess a US passport 

• Have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America 

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.6

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be able to participate in the program in its entirety 

• Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes 

• Not participate in any other study abroad programs during the Summer of 2026.

 Applications are available on this site. If you apply and are accepted, by all means let me know.  

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HSO White Elephant Party, 12/11

The HSO wants to invite you to end the semester with a bang at their White Elephant Party! Bring a gift and go home with a new one; the budget is $5–$15. Come hang out for a night of snacks, pizza, and holiday games. We will also be announcing the newly elected officers for the Secretary and Service Projects positions for the 2026 semester!

December 11th at 6pm
Highland Campus — Building 1000, Room 2219

RSVP here

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Ready to Become an Honors Scholar?

While taking an Honors class can certainly enhance your transfer applications, becoming an Honors Scholar--a student who takes at least three honors courses, maintains a 3.5 GPA, and engages in select leadership and service activities--can set you apart from your peers in ways that admissions committees find appealing. Becoming an Honors Scholar, for example, will grant you automatic admission to the UT Dallas Hobson Wildenthal Honors College. (We should have that transfer agreement finalized by the end of the fall semester.) 

Honors Scholars receive recognition on their transcripts, a digital badge, and honor stoles for graduation ceremonies. For an explanation of the kinds of leadership and service activities required, visit the Honors Scholar page. 

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