ACC Enrollment Steps
Students that are interested in taking dual credit courses should review the information below. The steps listed will walk you through the process to become eligible to register. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions.
Returning Students (Please Read)
You will only need to complete Step 5 (submit the Google Form). Please upload your Math score report (if you are taking a course that requires a passing Math score and you have not previously submitted it).
Juniors in UT Austin OnRamps English (Please Read)
Juniors in OnRamps English III who would like to take D/C English their Senior Year will need to complete the ACC New Student Steps and submit the Checklist Form.
You will not have to submit test scores. You are required to submit your UT Austin transcript to the ACC Admissions Office. Please note that you must accept the college credit for both semesters of OnRamps English to be eligible to take Dual Credit English IV.
Deadlines
The following deadlines have been established by RRISD and ACC. Please make sure all of the required steps are completed by the following dates. We are unable to make exceptions.
Spring 2024 - All Students (New & Returning)
September 18, 2023
Summer 2024 - All Students (New & Returning)
March 5, 2024
Fall 2024 - All Students (New & Returning)
April 1, 2024
Step 1: Attend a Student Information Session
The Student Information Sessions are a great opportunity to learn all about the process to take dual credit courses. We will review the various steps and also share helpful information about what to expect when you take a dual credit course. Although not required, students are strongly encouraged to attend one session. All sessions will take place in the 1100 Lecture Hall.
Student Info Session / November 30, 2023 / 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Student Info Session / January 9, 2024 / 8:30 - 9:00 am
Student Info Session / January 29, 2024 / 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Student Info Session / February 21, 2024 / 8:30 - 9:00 am
If you missed the Student Info Sessions, you can view the presentation here!
Step 2: Complete an ACC Application & activate your ACC email account
Go to https://austincc.force.com/ApplicationPortal to begin the enrollment process.
Set up an application account by clicking First Time Users Click Here.
Note: This is not your ACC application. You must complete this step before moving on to the actual application.
Locate the Dual Credit box and click on Apply Now!
Input and confirm your personal and demographic information, followed by searching for and selecting your high school, and inputting your start & end dates (i.e. when you started and when you will graduate).
Make sure to click Review on the Certification & Signature page, and then click Confirm to submit.
Within 24hrs (excluding weekends/holidays) you will receive a confirmation email at the address provided on the application containing your ACCeID and instructions on how to activate your ACCeID account and online tools. Keep your ACCeID and password somewhere safe and accessible.
*If you are encountering issues with the ACC Application, please click here for next steps!
HS Programs Application Steps & Checklist (2022-23) - v1.13.22.pdfACC Application Steps Brochure
This document includes detailed steps from ACC that are required in order to take dual credit classes. Please refer to it throughout the process as it contains helpful information.
Step 3: Complete the online Orientation
Complete the required new student HS Programs online Orientation and Assessment:
https://hsporientation.austincc.edu/
*Failure to complete the orientation and its assessment quiz will result in a registration hold!
Step 4: Testing
Students taking dual credit courses will need to meet college readiness standards by taking the TSI test. It will be administered at RRHS or students can choose to take it at ACC. There are testing exemptions (please see below).
TSI Passing Scores (after January 11, 2021)
ELAR - 945 and Essay 5 OR < 945 with Diagnostic Level 5 or > and Essay 5
Math - 950 or <950 with Diagnostic Level 6
TSI Testing at RRHS
Please complete the registration form if you would like to take the TSI test at RRHS. Space is limited so please sign up early. Please email Mr. Allen Stewart, Assistant Principal, with any TSI questions.
Test Dates:
November 10, 2023
January 3, 2024
February 19, 2024
TSI Testing at ACC
If you choose to take the TSI at ACC, you must schedule it at an ACC campus Assessment Center. The cost of the test is $29.00.
Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to testing at www.austincc.edu/tsiprep. Purchase your test ticket and present it with your PAA Completion Certificate and Photo ID to the Assessment Center staff upon arrival for testing.
Click here for more details!
College Readiness Exemptions
SAT
EBRW - 480+ and
Math - 530+
ACT
Composite 23, with
English - 19+ and
Math - 19+
College Readiness Waiver
(Can only be used while in high school)
PSAT/NMSQT
EBRW-460+
Math-510+
Step 5: Gather required documents & submit the checklist
ACC Contract
Please read this carefully. Use blue or black ink only! Click here to access the contract. You will only have to submit the contract once.
Test Score Report (if applicable)
You will need to submit a copy of your PSAT/SAT/ACT score report or TSI Score Report
Google Form Checklist
You must complete the following form to be entered on the campus Enrollment Spreadsheet that is used by ACC to determine eligibility and process students to be registration ready.
The deadline to submit the Fall Google Form has passed.
The deadline to submit the Summer Google Form has passed.
Important Notes:
After your checklist is submitted and the Enrollment Spreadsheet is processed by ACC, you will be notified that you are registration ready (you will also be notified if you have a hold).
You must meet the RRISD/ACC deadlines to be eligible to register.
All required documents must be uploaded on the Google Form to be eligible for registration.
Please note that it will take several weeks for your information to be processed. You will be notified if you have any holds and also when you are cleared to register.
Step 6: Plan & Register
ACC Registration Dates
Summer 2024 Registration Start Dates
Fall 2024 Registration Start Dates
Registering and Planning Tutorial
This video walks you through the registration process. Please view the entire video prior to registering so that you can avoid issues.
Keep in mind that there are limited course offerings and high traffic on the first days of registration, so you need to be ready to register as soon as the window opens to improve your chances of getting into your preferred course selection.
ACC Course Schedule - Course Offerings at ACC