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Austin Community College Spring 2026 Classes

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  • Flexible Class Schedules
  • Financial Assistance
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Explore Spring Classes & ACC Registration

Your spring semester at Austin Community College is almost here! It’s your time to explore hundreds of transfer-ready classes, earn workforce certificates, and experience everything college has to offer—all with a class schedule that works for you!

View Spring 2026 Classes

Registration is open now for current students and October 18 for new students. Choose spring courses designed to fit your busy schedule with affordable classes offered online and across ACC’s 11 Central Texas campuses.

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Classes fill fast! Don’t wait to register for Spring 2026.
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ACC is the #1 choice for high school graduates and adults in Central Texas. Get started today by exploring workforce certifications, university transfer degrees, and 100+ ACC programs

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Not Sure Which Program to Choose? Take the Career Quiz!

Still deciding which college or career program you want to purse? Take ACC’s Career Quiz to match your interests with in-demand careers and college pathways.

Flexible College Classes & ACC Online

Austin Community College offers fully online degree and certificate programs, plus flexible scheduling options like 8-week and weekend classes. Find course schedules for ACC online classes below.

Want to take your online class while located on an ACC campus? Use campus Wi-Fi, visit Library Services, or find ACCelerator learning labs on select campuses.

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How to Register for ACC’s Spring 2026 Semester

Whether you’re new to ACC or a returning student, registering for spring classes at ACC is easy and convenient. If you qualify for ACC’s free tuition program, your tuition elimination will occur when you register for classes.

Welcome, New ACC Applicants

(including university students)

You’ll need to apply before registering, but the steps are simple and your application is 100% free, no fees!

You will need:

  • Your high school AND college transcripts
  • Test scores or exemptions
  • Residency form
  • Meningitis immunization proof or waiver
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Welcome, Current and Former Students

No need to reapply! Spring registration starts October 13, 2025. Find your start date below.

Do these steps as soon as possible:

  • Check your MyACC account for any holds.
  • Submit a new residency form if you’ve been gone a year or longer.
  • Double-check and update any information.
  • Register for classes ASAP.
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Free TSI & ESOL Testing

Visit your nearest Testing Center to take advantage of this opportunity. No appointment needed. A submitted ACC application is required for new students to test for free.

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Important Dates & Spring 2026 Registration Deadlines

Get registration-ready in time for your spring classes with help from ACC registration support. Parenting-students with any number of credit hours can register starting October 13.

  • October 13 – 60+ hours – current/former student registration opens.
  • October 14 – 45+ hours – current/former student registration opens.
  • October 15 – 30+ hours – current/former student registration opens.
  • October 16 – 15+ hours – current/former student registration opens.
  • October 17 –0-14 hours – registration opens for ALL students.
  • January 6 – Tuition payment deadlines begin depending on registration date.
  • January 20 – 16-week, & 1st 8-week classes start.
  • February 2 – 14-week classes start.
  • February 16 – 12-week classes start.
  • March 23 – 2nd 8-week classes start.

Spring 2026 Financial Aid, Scholarships & More

Federal financial aid, diverse scholarship opportunities, and ACC support services like free groceries help make college worth it every step of the way. You can start college, start investing in your future, and start receiving financial support with 1-on-1 help from Austin Community College.

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ACC Free Tuition

Did you recently graduate from an ACC service area high school or earn your TX GED® on/after July 1, 2023? You may be eligible for ACC Free Tuition, which eliminates tuition costs and general fees for at least three years at ACC, on top of any financial aid and scholarships you earn.

Get Registration Support for Spring Classes

Prepare for your spring semester and get the classes you want by taking advantage of all your registration resources at Austin Community College. Get your questions answered and register with in-person or online support by the ACC experts. 

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Spring 2026 Registration FAQs

What should I do before registration starts?

You can use this time to prepare and get to know ACC! Explore our Areas of Study or take a career assessment to find an academic path that matches your career goals. Have questions? Connect with us at austincc.edu/recruiting to attend an information session or meet 1-on-1 with an advisor to get your questions answered.

Is there still time to submit my FAFSA to get financial aid?

After applying to ACC, your first step to financial aid includes completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for financial grants, loans, and work study employment. Applying early helps ensure the best financial aid options, but FAFSA processes applications year round, meaning it is never too late to complete your FAFSA!

Priority applications for ACC’s fall scholarships end October 1, 2026. However, you can still submit your scholarship application as an enrolled student to be eligible for hundreds of ACC scholarships for upcoming semesters.

I applied last year but didn’t take classes. Do I have to start over with the application?

If you have received an ACCeID and set up your account, you can skip the admissions and applications steps and start registering for classes! If you need help accessing your ACCeID and account information, connect with the ACC Student Help Desk at [email protected] or call 512-223-4636 for assistance.

When do I pay tuition to keep my classes?

Spring 2025 Payment Deadlines (Payment in Full or Payment Plan Established)

Spring 2026: January 20, 2026 – May 17, 2026 

All payment deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. (payment in full or payment plan established).

If you register between:Your payment deadline is 11:59 pm on:
October 13-January 6Tuesday, January 6
January 7-January 13Tuesday, January 13
January 14-January 21Wednesday, January 21
January 22-January 27Tuesday, January 27
January 28- February 3Tuesday February 3
February 4-February 10Tuesday, February 10
February 11-February 17Tuesday, February 17
February 18-February 24Tuesday February 24
February 25-March 3Tuesday, March 3
March 4- March 10Tuesday, March 10
March 11-March 24Tuesday, March 24
March 25- March 31Tuesday, March 31
April 1-April 7Tuesday, April 7
April 8-April 14Tuesday, April 14
April 15-April 21Tuesday, April 21
April 22- April 28Tuesday, April 28
April 29-May 5Tuesday, May 5
May 6-May 12Tuesday, May 12

Visit austincc.edu/tuition for information on payment plans and same day pay options.

Will ACC credits transfer to my university?

Most courses easily transfer to the top universities across Texas, but credit transfer will vary by university. Learn more about ACC’s University Transfer program and how to plan your transfer with course equivalencies broken down by college.

I’m interested in transferring to ACC from a different college. How do I know if my credits will transfer?

ACC has an easy and convenient way to check transfer credits and course equivalencies. If the college or course you are looking for is not listed on this page under the Course Equivalencies column, tccns.org provides a comprehensive database of transfer credits and equivalencies across Texas colleges and universities.

I’m not sure I can complete my application in time for the start of the semester. What are my options?

Your best option is to connect with an ACC Recruiter at [email protected] or call 512-223-4636 for assistance applying. They can help point you in the right direction for required documents and transcripts, and assist in completing your application.

I’ve heard about ACC’s Free Tuition Pilot Program. Do I qualify for the program?

ACC Free Tuition benefits begin the first fall semester after you graduate high school or complete your TX GED. To qualify, you must be a Texas resident who lives in the ACC service area and meets one of three requirements.

  1. High School Graduate: Graduated from a high school in the ACC service area (public or private) between spring 2024 and August 2028. View high schools in the ACC service area.
  2. Homeschool Graduate: Successfully completed a homeschool program between spring 2024 and August 2028.
  3. GED® Graduate: Earned a Texas GED® between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2028.

A student who meets one of the above requirements is likely eligible for the ACC Free Tuition pilot program. Students who live out-of-district will still be responsible for the out-of-district fee for each course ($201 per credit hour).

Here’s some information to help you understand what it means to be in the service area and in the district.

Service Area – The ACC service area covers all or portions of six Central Texas counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson. You can view the service area map at austincc.edu/servicearea

In-District – If you live within the service area and pay ACC taxes, you’re considered in-district. These areas include the City of Austin, Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Elgin ISD, Hays CISD, Leander ISD, Manor ISD, and Round Rock ISD.

Out-of-District – If you live within the service area but you do not pay ACC taxes or live in any of the taxing regions listed above, you’re considered out-of-district. You will still get free tuition and general fees, but will be responsible for the out-of-district fee ($201 per credit hour).

In-District Definition – If you live within the service area and pay ACC taxes, you’re considered in-district. These areas include the City of Austin, Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Elgin ISD, Hays CISD, Leander ISD, Manor ISD, and Round Rock ISD.

Out-of-District Definition – If you live within the service area but you do not pay ACC taxes or live in any of the taxing regions listed above, you’re considered out-of-district. You will still get free tuition and general fees, but will be responsible for the out-of-district fee ($201 per credit hour).