As we start the new academic year, encourage your students to connect with Student Life during Weeks of Welcome (August 26 – September 4). This districtwide initiative is designed to help students get familiar with ACC resources, discover campus involvement opportunities, and find the community support they need to succeed in your classes.
Student Life will host engaging activities, provide free food, and offer special giveaways to ensure students feel welcome and fully prepared for a successful semester. Take a peek at some of the activities already scheduled:
Don’t Forget Your Dunkin’!
Eastview Campus, Courtyard, between Building 2000 & 3000
Thursday, August 26 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Dunkin’ Community Cruiser will be back at Eastview to quench our students’ thirst with free drink samples while Student Life provides complimentary donuts!
Pop Into Student Life With Pop-Tarts!
Northridge Campus, Student Life Lounge, Building 1000, Room 1112
Thursday, August 26 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Students can “pop” into Student Life and enjoy Pop-Tarts and conversation!
Slime Time & Tie Blankets!
Rio Grande Campus, Multipurpose Room, Building 1000, Room 1103
Friday, August 27 & Monday, August 31 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Students looking for a little extra comfort for the semester ahead can visit Student Life and make slime for stress relief or a tie blanket for extra comfort as they power through the fall 2026 semester.
Ice Cream Social
Highland Campus, Social Staircase, Building 1000
Thursday, September 3 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Student Life hosts a classic Ice Cream Social (it’s just what it sounds like: there’ll be ice cream, there’ll be socializing) with a Highland spin.
Bagel Bar
Cypress Creek, Commons, Building 1000
Wednesday, September 2 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Serving students who need a mid-day pick-me-up. Offering coffee and bagels to help students get through the day.
Coffee Command Station
Hays Campus, Student Life Lounge, Building 1000, Room 1118
Wednesday, September 2 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Student Life offers coffee and cheers for students who need a little fuel during the week.
Resource Quest: Unlock the Map
San Gabriel Campus, Student Life Lounge, Building 1000, Room 1128
Monday, August 31 – Thursday, September 3 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Students can complete the Resource Quest by exploring campus resources, meeting helpful staff, and unlocking the cheat codes every Riverbat should know.
The Chill Zone
Elgin Campus, Student Life Lounge, Building 1000, Room 1181
Thursday, September 3 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Students can stop by for a quick, refreshing drink break between classes.
Visit austincc.edu/wow for more information.