Weekly Newsletter BannerFrom the first day of class, Austin Community College (ACC) offers a wide range of resources to support student success. This spring, we invite faculty to bookmark and share this curated collection of services, support programs, and upcoming events designed to help students stay engaged, informed, and supported throughout the semester. This page brings together high-impact, student-facing opportunities from across the College—making it easy to guide students to the right resources at the right time.

We encourage you to save this page and return to it often, as it serves as a one-stop reference for sharing essential information with your students throughout spring 2026.

Student Resources

ACC provides a comprehensive network of academic, personal, and financial support to help students navigate their educational journey. Faculty are encouraged to bookmark and share the following resources with students as needed:

Basic Needs

ACC is committed to supporting students’ basic needs and overall well-being. Available resources include:

Library Services

ACC Libraries provide essential academic support services and welcoming study spaces across the district. Faculty are encouraged to share the following with students:

Upcoming Spring Events and Initiatives

Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement

Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month at ACC this February! This year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” celebrates 100 years of recognizing and honoring Black history month. Events will be hosted across ACC campuses, in-person and online! Students can learn more and stay updated on Black History Month events by visiting austincc.edu/bhm.

Peace & Conflict Studies: How to Have Difficult Conversations, Part Two: How to Be Heard
This interactive session builds on foundational communication skills, helping participants express themselves clearly and constructively in high-stakes or emotionally charged conversations. Topics include understanding positions versus interests and shifting from accusatory questions to dialogue-opening statements. Register here.

  • January 22, 5-7:30 p.m.; Highland Campus (HLC) Truth, Community Healing & Transformation Center (TCHTC), Building 4000, Room 2205

The Art Galleries (TAG) Events

ArtLAB submission

  • Exploring Uncertainty, Part Two: Opening Reception
    • TAG invites students to attend the opening reception for Exploring Uncertainty, Part Two, an interactive exhibition examining how uncertainty can spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Featuring work by ACC Studio Art faculty alongside students, alumni, and Austin-based artists, the exhibition includes interactive stations that encourage reflection and shared artistic expression. Register here.
      • January 22, 4-6 p.m.; HLC Gallery 2000, Building 2000, Room 2450 
  • Through Our Eyes: Student Voices in the Gallery
    • During this interactive program, ACC ART 1301 students will present their interpretations and analyses of artworks featured in Exploring Uncertainty, Part Two. Student perspectives will explore themes such as environmental, societal, and political uncertainty, creating space for dialogue, reflection, and community engagement. Register here.
      • March 11, 3-4:30 p.m.; Central Texas Learning Festival

Truth, Community Healing & Transformation Center: TCHT Week 2026 from January 20 to 23
TCHT Week centers the National Day of Community Healing through dialogue, reflection, and creative connection. Events are open to students and designed to foster belonging, curiosity, and shared understanding. Learn more about TCHT Week events here.

  • What Is the National Day of Community Healing & TCHT Week?
    • This hybrid session introduces the purpose and significance of the National Day of Community Healing and TCHT Week, highlighting opportunities for students to engage in dialogue, reflection, and community-building.
      • January 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Online via Zoom and in-person at HLC, TCHTC, Building 4000, Room 2205
  • ACC Virtual Justice Discussion with Howard Law Students of Color
    • Students are invited to participate in a facilitated discussion with Howard Law Students of Color, focused on inspiring the next generation to see themselves in the fight for justice. This hybrid event encourages thoughtful dialogue and shared learning.
      • January 21, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Online via Zoom and in-person at HLC, TCHTC, Building 4000, Room 2205
  • Anonymous Chat
    • Step into a brave space of connection and curiosity during this anonymous chat experience hosted via Zoom. Participants will engage in guided breakout-room conversations designed to explore new perspectives without the pressure of being seen or judged.
      • January 22, noon-1:30 p.m.; Online via Zoom
  • The Ultimate Potted Plant Workshop
    • This creative, reflective workshop invites students to plant intentions for the year ahead while decorating pots and exploring themes of growth, care, and new beginnings through guided conversation and artistic expression.
      • January 23, noon-1:30 p.m.; HLC, TCHTC, Building 4000, Room 2205

Financial Aid & Nutrition Assistance

Loan Zone: Navigating Your Student Loans
Hosted by ACC’s Office of Financial Aid, Loan Zone is a free workshop designed to help students understand federal student loans—from borrowing to repayment. Students may attend online or in person at the Highland Campus Welcome Center. Register here.

  • Next workshop: February 5, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m.; Online via Zoom

SNAP Pop-Up EventVirtual and in-person appointments will be available to assist students with SNAP applications. Central Health staff will also be on-site to support MAP health plan enrollment. Register here.

  • February 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Eastview Campus (EVC)

Library Services

Districtwide

  • International Student Orientation and Fair: January 16, 12:30-2 p.m.
  • National Library Week: April 19–25; activities across the district

Eastview Campus (EVC)

  • Reflection Wall: January 20–30
  • Reading Challenge: January
  • Mystery Date with a Book & DIY Valentine Cards: February 2–13
  • Breath & Bead Bracelet Bar: February 16–27
  • Watercolor by Number: March 2–27
  • Campus Birding Walk: Date TBD (late March or early May)
  • Make Your Way Home Book Club (Partnership with African-American Cultural Center): Date TBD
  • Mindful Rock Painting: April 6–24
  • Week of the Young Child Collaboration with Child Development Letter Walk: April 16
  • Postcard Station: May 1–12

Elgin Campus (EGN)

  • January Reading Challenge for 2026: Learn more here.
  • February Book Club: The Ministry of Time: February 6, 2 p.m.; Room 1107
  • March Book Club – Title TBD: March 6, 2 p.m.
  • April Book Club – Title TBD: April 10, 2 p.m.
  • May Book Club – Title TBD: May 1, 2 p.m.
  • El Centro Book Club – Date TBD
  • AAPI Book Club Meetup: Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People: Date TBD
  • Online Student Book Club: Learn more here.

Hays Campus (HYS)

  • Community Art Project: Thumbprint Art: All spring
  • Cozy Pop-Up Library: January 27
  • Charm/Friendship Bracelets: February
  • Collage Art Activity: March 9–13
  • Craft Your Own Keychain: April
  • Spot the Fake: April 1
  • AAPI Book Club Meetup: Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People: April 3

Highland Campus (HLC)

  • Lunar New Year Paper Lantern Crafts: February 17
  • Earth Day Book Swap: April 22, 10 a.m.-noon

Northridge Campus (NRG)

  • Library Shelfie Day: January 28
  • Junk Journaling Workshop: January 29, 1-3 p.m.
  • AAPI Book Club Meetup: Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People: Date TBD
  • Button Making: March 2–6
  • Citation Workshop: March 11
  • Vibe Coding Workshop (AI & Programming): March 25
  • Interactive Fidget Tools: April 20–24
  • Student Art on Display: May

Rio Grande Campus (RGC)

  • February Book Club – Title TBD: February 27, 1-3 p.m.
  • AAPI Book Club Meetup: Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People: March 27, 1-3 p.m.
  • April Book Club – Title TBD: April 24, 1-3 p.m.

Riverside Campus (RVS) 

  • Vision Boards: January
  • Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt: February
  • Valentine Robot Craft: February
  • Bunny Craft: March
  • Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt: March
  • Blackout Poetry: April
  • Graduation Card Craft: May
  • Tissue Paper Flower Craft: May
  • AAPI Book Club Meet
    up:     Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People: Date TBD
  • El Centro Book Club: Date TBD

Round Rock Campus (RRC)

  • AMA (Ask Me Anything) Table with Learning Lab: January 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Black History Month Collab w/ Student Life: Date TBD
  • Mystery Date with a Book & DIY Valentines: February 2–14
  • Crafternoon @ the Library: February 12, 1-3 p.m.
  • AAPI Book Club Meetup: Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People: February 26, 12:30 p.m.
  • March Madness Book Bracket: March 2–13
  • Poetry Month: Haiku Contest: April 1–30
  • Earth Day Seed Packets: April 22
  • Crafternoon @ the Library: April 23, 1-3 p.m.
  • Finals Week Tea Time: May 11–14

San Gabriel Campus (SGC)

  • Planner/Calendar Decorating: January 20–23
  • Vision Boards: January 26–30
  • The AI Advantage: Map Your Semester with NotebookLM: February 4, noon-1 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Bookmark Making: February 9–13
  • Blind Date with a Book: Influential Women Autobiographies & Biographies: March 9–13
  • Rolling Reads Mobile Book Cart: March 9–12
  • “Write Smarter, Research Faster” Library Services/Learning Lab Workshop: April 8, noon; ACCelerator, Building 1000, Room 1100
  • Seed Starting Kits: April 20–24
  • Haiku & Art Competition: May 11–15

South Austin Campus (SAC)

  • Vision Board: Date TBD
  • Love Yourself Month Activities: February
  • Earth Day Activities: April
  • Book Club: Details TBA
  • BYOCraft: Details TBA
  • Donation Drive: Details TBA
  • Guacamole Contest: Details TBA

Multidisciplinary Student Research Symposium

The Liberal Education Advancement and Development initiative invites students from all disciplines to participate in the Multidisciplinary Student Research Symposium. This event provides a platform for students to present and share research, creative projects, and scholarly work from across the College. Submissions from all fields are strongly encouraged. Learn more and submit applications by March 23 here.

  • April 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; HLC – Location TBA

Office of Energy & Sustainability

Spring 2026 Eco Conference Grant
ACC students, faculty, and staff interested in attending a sustainability conference this spring are invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Eco Conference Grant through the Office of Energy & Sustainability. This year’s conference will be hosted by St. Edward’s University in Austin from March 1–3, 2026. Grant recipients may receive support for conference-related expenses and opportunities to engage with sustainability leaders and peers. Learn more about the application process and previous Eco Conferences here. Apply online by February 2 here.

  • Students, faculty, and staff may also submit a presentation proposal. If selected, ACC will sponsor conference expenses. Submission details are available here.

Eco Bag Art Contest
The 14th Annual Student Eco Bag Art Contest is now open. Students are invited to submit original designs by February 8 for a chance to be selected as the 2026 ACC Eco Bag design. The winning artist will receive their choice of prizes (Design Tablet or Solar Generator), and their artwork will be displayed across 11 campuses and online for one year. Read more here.

  • Beginning February 10, the ACC community is invited to vote for the winning Eco Bag design. Voting will remain open through February 22, helping determine the artwork featured on this year’s collectible ACC Eco Bag. The winning design will be announced during Earth Week (April 20–24).
  • Starting April 20, the winning 2026 Eco Bag will be available for purchase for one year. Bookmark this link to place an order and add to your collection here.

Earth Week 2026
ACC celebrates Earth Day with a full week of hands-on activities, seminars, and events across the district. Earth Week 2026 will take place April 20–24, with a full calendar of events coming soon at austincc.edu/earthweek.

  • Students, faculty, and staff interested in hosting an Earth Week event are invited to lead activities and request planning support through the Earth Week Event Request Form. 

Office of Experiential Learning

Central Texas Learning Festival
Free, public-facing learning opportunities will be offered by the service-learning classes. Learn more here.

  • March 11–15, 2026; Various locations

Red Bench Dialogue Event
The Red Bench is a dialogue program designed to improve interfaith understanding and civil discourse in our society. Each session focuses on a challenging topic, inviting discussion from faith and non-faith traditions through moderated table conversations led by trained students in Dr. Kathy Frost’s psychology classes, the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center, and Interfaith Action of Central Texas. Register here.

  • March 31, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; RGC, Building 3000, Room 3340
  • This semester’s topic of conversation is “Weaving and Building Relationships.”

Internship Credit at ACC: What to Do—and When to Do It
Virtual information session to help students prepare for their upcoming or future internships, co-ops, practicum semesters, and more! Details and registration will be posted at austincc.edu/internships. Questions may be directed to [email protected].

  • February 11, 2026, at noon and 6:30 p.m.; Online via Zoom.

Student Life & Leadership

The best way for students to stay informed about Student Life & Leadership events across all ACC campuses is to claim a free MySL account. Through MySL, students can explore upcoming events, discover student organizations, and find opportunities to get involved and build community. Claim a MySL account at: austincc.edu/mysl

Spring Event Highlights:

  • Weeks of Welcome
    • Students are invited to visit any Student Life Lounge during the first two weeks of the semester to explore campus events, meet peers, and learn about opportunities to get connected at ACC. Learn more here.
      • First two weeks of the semester; all Student Life Lounges across ACC
  • The Amazing Race: Riverbat Edition
    • Student competitors have been selected, and the race is almost here! Students can watch the introductory video, meet the teams, and vote for their favorite racers through February 25. Choose the winning team, and you could win Riverbat swag. Vote here.
  • Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award (CSAA) Nominations
    • The CSAA honors a graduating student who exemplifies ACC’s vision and values through academic excellence and service to the community. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit nominations. Submit nominations here.

Transfer Services

Students planning to transfer can explore upcoming opportunities at austincc.edu/transferevents. Events get added often! Bookmark this page for upcoming events and opportunities. For questions, email the Transfer Services leadership team at [email protected].

Texas State Day at ACC

  • February 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; HLC

Spring Transfer Week

  • February 16–20; Districtwide and online. Learn more here.

Bats to Cats Declaration Period

  • Students who plan to transfer to Texas State via the Bats to Cats program in spring 2027 and beyond can join the program during this declaration period.
    • February 1–July 1, 2026. Students can learn more about the program here and apply here.
    • A newly launched Bats to Cats Faculty Toolkit is available with relevant resources, information, FAQs, and more. Access it here.

Bookmark This Page and Stay Connected

We encourage you to bookmark this page and share relevant resources with students throughout the semester. New events and updates may be added as spring 2026 progresses. Check back often to stay informed and help your students stay connected.