Dual Credit Timeline & Resources
Dual Credit INfo sessions
Student & Parent Sessions
JAN 30 - CP Night (6:00p-8:00p in PAC)
"Earning College Credit in High School"
Check the agenda (with links) for presentation times & location.
FEB 1 - CP Night Follow Up Webinar (please refer to agenda)
FEB 6 - CP Night Follow Up Webinar (please refer to agenda)
Student (only) DENs
Student sessions take place during DEN in the Lecture Hall.
FEB 7 - Dual Credit Q&A (DEN/Lecture Hall)
For students with additional questions about course options and the enrollment process
FEB 23 & FEB 28 - Enrollment workshop (DEN/Lecture Hall)
Dedicated time for students to receive assistance with the enrollment steps
Summer 2024
Summer session I: May 29 - Jun 30
Summer session II: Jul 1 - Aug 4
NEW STUDENTS
Note: The ACC application and enrollment process can take up to a week to complete. Please do not wait until the day before priority enrollment.
MAR 1 Summer priority enrollment deadline*
APR 4 Summer pre registration (DEN/Lecture Hall)
APR 5 Summer registration opens** students with <15 hrs
MAY 28 Deadline to register for session I
JUN 30 Deadline to register for session II
RETURNING STUDENTS
MAR 1 Deadline to submit Enrollment/Tuition Waiver Form*
APR 4 Summer pre registration (DEN/Lecture Hall)
APR 4 Summer registration opens** students with 15+ hrs
APR 5 Summer registration opens** students with <15 hrs
MAY 28 Deadline to register for session I
JUN 30 Deadline to register for session II
*The priority deadline includes completing the application and enrollment process as well as submitting the Enrollment/Tuition Waiver Google Form; it ensures all paperwork is processed, and My ACC account is cleared of holds before registration opens. Students can still complete the enrollment process after the priority deadline.
**Register sooner rather than later to increase your chances of getting a seat in yourr preferred class. It's first come, first served, and classes fill up quickly.
Fall 2024
Aug 26 - Dec 15
NEW STUDENTS
Note: The ACC application and enrollment process can take up to a week to complete. Please do not wait until the day before priority enrollment.
APR 12 Priority enrollment deadline*
MAY 16 Fall pre-registration assistance (all day, library)
May 17 Fall registration opens** for students with <15 hrs
RETURNING STUDENTS
APR 12 Deadline to submit Enrollment/Tuition Waiver Form*
MAY 16 Fall pre-registration assistance (all day, library).
May 16 Fall registration opens for students with 15+ hrs
May 17 Fall registration opens for students with <15 hrs
*The priority deadline includes completing the application and enrollment process as well as submitting the Enrollment/Tuition Waiver Google Form and meeting with Ms. Hexter; this ensures all paperwork is processed, and My ACC account is cleared of holds before registration opens. Students can still complete the enrollment process after the priority deadline.
**Register sooner rather than later to increase your chances of getting a seat in your prefered class. It's first come, first served, and classes fill up quickly.
Course offerings
Spring 2024
Cedar Park High School's (on-campus) in-person course catalog.
Cypress Creek's in-person course catalog
Cedar Park High School's ACC Dual Credit Planning and Registration Guide
Summer 2024
LISD-designated ACC Dual Credit course offerings
Cypress Creek's in-person course catalog
Online/distance learning (DIL) course catalog
Cedar Park High School's ACC Dual Credit Planning and Registration Guide
Fall 2024
Cedar Park High Schools's (on campus) in person course catalog
Cypress Creek's in-person course catalog
Online/distance learning (DIL) course catalog
Cedar Park High School's ACC Dual Credit Planning and Registration Guide
Online Registration instructions
Once you've met with an ACC Advisor who has processed your Dual Credit paperwork and course approval, you're ready to register! ACC uses Self-Service: Student Planning for course registration. Use the documents or video below to help you navigate this system:
Cedar Park High School's ACC Dual Credit Planning and Registration Guide
Download and use the Ellucian Go app on your smart phone
Resources
ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL
Accommodations approved through high school 504 plans or IEPs are NOT automatically transferred to Austin Community College, or any institution of higher education. Below are resources for ACC dual credit students to get necessary accommodations in place:
First, complete the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Application for Services and Accommodations
Review Differences Between High School and College Accommodations
It is the student's responsibility to notify professors (EACH semester) of accommodations approved through the SAS office.
Contact SASApplication@austincc.edu with questions or for additional support
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE THROUGH ACC
ACC Learning Lab - provides free tutoring, onling tutoring, test preparation, etc.
ACC Library Services - help with research, library materials, etc.
Student Accessibility Services - support for students with disabilities
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT A PROFESSOR BEFORE REGISTERING?
First, if there is a link provided on the ACC schedule listing, click on that to see what kind of information might be posted on their website and syllabus. Otherwise, you can also try Rate My Professor to get some insights from previous students' ratings of the professor.
HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE US HISTORY STAAR EXAM?
If you are taking US History through ACC, you are still expected to take and pass the US History STAAR exam as a graduation requirement. The test is offered three times a year: December, May, and July. For specific dates, contact Ms. Hexter or testing coordinator Ms. Small.
To prepare for the exam, we encourage students to reference this US History facts book that summarizes important information to know. If you'd like a hard-copy of this book, please see Ms. Fortenberry.
TEXTBOOKS: WHAT DO YOU NEED?
So how exactly do you know which textbook is needed for your ACC dual-credit course? You have a couple of options outlined here on ACC's website.
TEXTBOOKS: BUYING, RENTING, OR SCHOLARSHIPS
Here are a few recommended options for obtaining your textbooks:
Buy textbooks from the ACC bookstore in person or order from their website.
Purchase textbooks from other websites like Amazon, Half.com, Barnes & Noble, or Abe Books. They usually offer new and used options.
Rent textbooks from sites such as Chegg and Campus Book Rentals.
TEXTBOOK SCHOLARSHIP: If you have financial need, please see Ms. Hexter for books available to be checked out for free or information on how to receive a scholarship to help pay for your textbook. Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) has generously set aside funds to support dual-credit students and have allowed us to start a small collection of books to lend to students.
WHICH COURSES WILL TRANSFER?
ACC provides helpful information about courses that will transfer via their University Transfer & Equivalency Guide.
If the university you plan to attend cannot be found on the TCCNS searchable matrix or the university's website, it is best to contact their registrar's office to determine what will transfer (and what won't).
WHERE CAN I VERIFY MY COURSE SCHEDULE OR ACC GRADES?
On the ACC website, students can log into Self-Service to view course registration, professor information, meeting times, etc. To view official grades, students must login to Online Services and access the Student Menu of services. Here, students can find their unofficial transcript, as well as order ACC transcripts to be sent to colleges and universities.