Student Resources & Support

Chosen First Name

Austin Community College (ACC) recognizes that faculty, staff, and students may use names other than their legal name to identify themselves. The College has created a process that allows students to request the use of a chosen first name where possible within the College’s records and systems. Legal names will continue to be used when necessary for College business or legal purposes.

Connect our students with support services: Basic Needs Referral Form

The Basic Needs System (BNS) Referral Form is designed to connect students with support services that address barriers to their overall well-being and success. This includes access to resources related to food, housing, transportation, childcare, mental health, financial assistance, disability services, and more.

Please complete this form if you are concerned about a student’s basic needs or if a student has expressed difficulty meeting their basic needs. Once submitted, a member of the Basic Needs team will follow up with the student to provide support, resource navigation, and individualized case management as appropriate.

Student support & services

ACC students have access to free support and services—from food pantries and mental health support to tutors, advisors, career specialists, and transfer specialists. Please share the Student Support page with your students.

Student Technology Services (STS)

ACC students can check out a variety of devices during the fall term to support academic success. Student Technology Services also provides technology support via phone, email, and live chat. Share the Student Technology Services website with your students.

Computer Centers

The Computer Centers, located in or near each campus library, are open computing spaces with software available for general student use. Services include writing papers, completing online coursework, accessing the Internet, and using ACCmail.

ACC Library Services

ACC Campus Libraries are open on every campus, and e-resources are available anytime through the library website. Live chat with a librarian is available 24/7.

Visit a Campus Library to:

- Grab school supplies, scantrons, and blue books
- Study in student seating areas
- Check out books, DVDs, calculators, and more
- Use a Student Study Room
- Get help at the Ask a Librarian desk
- Use a computer, print, and scan

For anytime access, visit library.austincc.edu for ebooks, journal articles, streaming videos, and librarian-developed resources such as citation guides.

Research tutorials and subject guides support information literacy and course-specific research. Students can also book Zoom appointments with a Librarian. Virtual displays connect learners with timely, topic-specific resources.