Austin Community College District (ACC) has updated its international student application, admissions, and support processes to clarify departmental responsibilities and help students connect with the appropriate resources.
What’s Changing?
The International Student Office now exclusively admits and serves students who are on F-1 status or are seeking to apply for F-1 status. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens and are not seeking F-1 status will now follow ACC’s traditional admissions process through Assessment & Admissions.
Additionally, Enrollment & Records now handles Texas residency and tuition classification questions for non-U.S. citizen students who are not on F-1 status or are seeking to apply for F-1 status. This change establishes a designated point of contact for students who need assistance with residency determinations that may affect their tuition rates.
What Faculty and Staff Need to Know
Faculty and staff who assist prospective or current students should be aware of these updated responsibilities and direct students to the appropriate office based on their needs:
- F-1 applicants and students: Refer to the International Student Office for F-1 admissions and related student support.
- Other non-U.S. citizen applicants: Refer to Assessment & Admissions for the traditional admissions process.
- Non-U.S. citizen students with Texas residency or tuition classification questions: Refer to Enrollment & Records for assistance.
Understanding these updated processes will help faculty and staff provide consistent guidance, reduce confusion, and ensure students are connected with the appropriate team for admissions and enrollment support.
When questions arise about which process applies to a student, please use the links above to connect them with the appropriate office.