From the first day of class, Austin Community College (ACC) has resources to help you and your students succeed. Explore the newly redesigned student resources web page, created in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. The updated design improves navigation and highlights the most important tools, making it easier for students to quickly find what they need. This blog post also brings together key services, support programs, and upcoming events—everything you need to guide your students throughout the semester. Bookmark this page now so the right resources are always just a click away!

Student Resources

New Student Resources Web Page

ACC is excited to unveil a redesigned student resources web page, developed in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff across the College. The new design improves navigation and highlights the most important tools for success, making it easier for students to quickly find the information they need. This update reflects ACC’s commitment to student success and to ensuring every Riverbat can access the right resources when they need them. Visit the new student resources web page at austincc.edu/students.

Additionally, faculty are strongly encouraged to bookmark these valuable resource links so they can quickly and easily share them with students throughout the semester:

• ACC Events
• Student Support Resources
  • Academic Resources
  • Personal Resources
  • Financial Resources
  • Technology Resources
• Student InfoHub
• Basic Needs Resources
  • Food Support
    • Riverbat Bites Food Pantry
  • Child Care for College Students

Student Life

• • Encourage your students to join Student Life (SL) for Weeks of Welcome to connect with peers and explore campus resources. Remind them to claim their free MySL account to stay updated on SL events and get involved in student organizations. Students can also register for Fall Rec Sports to stay active and engaged this semester.
  • Student Life staff are available to give short presentations on services, leadership opportunities, events, and ways students can get connected on campus. Presentations can be tailored to your class time and students’ needs. Schedule a session through the Student Life Collaboration Request Form.

Student Advocates

Send our students to the experts at [email protected].
These advocates are true case managers who can work one-on-one with students to identify root challenges and connect them with the right resources to keep them on track.

Upcoming Fall Events and Initiatives

Library Services

District-wide

• • Dear America Book Club (Collaboration with AAPI): Hosted over various dates at libraries during the fall 2025 semester.
    
  • The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina Book Club (Collaboration with El Centro): Hosted over various dates at libraries during fall 2025; Riverside/El Centro session: November 19, 1 p.m.; Virtual Zoom session: November 21, 1 p.m. More dates and locations to come.
  • Banned Books Week: All libraries across the district, October 5–11

Eastview Campus (EVC)

• • Citation Station: October 13, 1:30-3 p.m.
  • AAPI Book Club: October 20, 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Dia De Los Muertos Sugar Skull Crafting Station: October 27-31
  • Health Sciences Exam Support Station: November 25, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • DIY Wrapping Paper Creation Station: December 8-19

Elgin Campus (EGN)

• • Branch Out to a New Genre, Back to School, Reading Opens Infinite Possibilities, and Meet Someone New Biography displays: August-September
  • Pick Your Poison October activities, and Grab a Howling Good Book, Banned Books displays
  • Cookbooks, Yule Love These Festive Books, A Harvest of Good Books displays, and Meal Planning November/December activities

Highland Campus (HLC)

• • Highland Library / Faculty Meet and Greet: September 24, 9-11 a.m.
  • Banned Books Week: October 5-11
  • Riverbat Mobile at Riverbat Bash: October 8
  • Citation and a Slice: October 14-15; December 9-10

Hays Campus (HYS)

• • Adopt a Rock Pet Rock Painting: September 15-19
    
  • Faculty Librarian AMA What Can the Library Do for You?: September 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 1132.04
  • Create a Fall Treat Box: October 27-31
  • Decorate Clay Calaveras: October 27-31
  • NaNoWriMo: All November, kits available starting November 1
  • Self-paced Relaxation and Yoga: December 1-12

Northridge Campus (NRG)

• • Frankenstein Book Club: November
  • Stress Re”Duck”tion Scavenger Hunt: November/December
  • Loteria with the Library: September 16

Riverside Campus (RVS)

• • Perler Bead Palooza: All August
  • Bird Scavenger Hunt: All August
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: Marigold & Papel Picado Crafts: September 15 – October 15
  • Banned Books Week Virtual Scavenger Hunt: October 5-11
  • Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda: October 20 – November 7
  • AAPI Book Club: November 7, 12:30 p.m.
  • New Year’s Resolution Vision Boards: All December

Round Rock Campus (RRC)

• • Round Rock Public Library Card Sign-Up: September 11, 17 & 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Learning Lab + Library Services Workshop Series:
    • Understanding Your Essay Assignment: September 23, 3-4 p.m.; September 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • De-Mystify AI: Responsible Uses in Essays and Writing: October 21, 3-4 p.m.; October 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Finding Sources: Librarian-led Guide: November 18, 3-4 p.m.; November 19, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Celebrate Spooky Season with DIY Bat Bookmarks: October 27-31
  • International Games Month Celebration: November 17-21

South Austin Campus (SAC)

• • Junk Journaling Workshop: September 2, 12-2 p.m.
  • DIY Mini-Zine Day: September 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Banned Book Week: October 5-11
  • Inktober Drawing Nook: All October, all day
  • AI Misinformation Table: October 29-30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • BYOCrafts Hangout: November 13 & recurring second Thursday each month, one hour
  • Cozy Holiday Corner: December 9-10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

San Gabriel Campus (SGC)

• • Riverbat Reads (Welcome Wagon): September 3-4
  • Suicide Prevention Week “Messages of Hope” Wall: September 8-12 – Invite students and faculty to write anonymous words of encouragement, coping strategies, or positive affirmations on sticky notes or postcards. Set up a table with tea, coloring sheets, puzzles, fidget items, and brochures about campus and local support services.
  • National Singles Week Blind Date With a Book: September 15-19 – Full setup plan included for National Singles Week, including book selection ideas, teaser lines, wrapping tips, and optional extras.

Office of Experiential Learning

Join the Club

The Office of Experiential Learning is hosting a screening of Join or Die, a documentary directed by Rebecca Davis & Pete Davis that explores the importance of civic engagement. The film follows social scientist Robert Putnam’s research on America’s decline in community connections and its impact on democracy. After the screening, students can join a discussion and learn how to get involved at ACC through student organizations, volunteer opportunities, and voting.

• • Date TBD; Eastview Campus (EVC), Building 8000, Room 8500
  • Thursday, September 11, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Highland Campus (HLC), Building 2000, Room 1550

Chips, Dips & Internships

Encourage your students to attend Chips, Dips & Internships to learn how ACC’s Internship Program works, which academic programs offer internships, registration requirements, and preparation tips. Students will also hear from current and former interns and discover the career services available to support them. Register here.

• • In-person: Wednesday, October 1, from 12-1:30 p.m.; HLC, Building 2000, Room 1550