Earn College Credits in High School

Austin Community College (ACC) offers opportunities to earn college credit, train for in-demand careers, and even complete an ACC degree before your high school graduation! Visit ACC High School Programs for more information.

Dual Credit

ACC’s Dual Credit program offers college classes to eligible high school students that could satisfy their high school graduation requirements, apply to their associate degree or transfer to their next institution, if applicable. To take college classes through ACC’s dual credit program, you must be a high school student residing in our service area . This includes public, charter, private and homeschool students. Prerequisites, admissions requirements, and specific course limits will apply.

Visit ACC Dual Credit for more information.

Early College High School

To participate in ACC’s Early College High School (ECHS), which allows students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously, you must be enrolled in a high school district that operates an ECHS program .

Visit ACC Early College High School for more information.

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

To participate in ACC’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH), which allows students the opportunity to earn a college certificate and/or associate of applied science degree simultaneously, you must be enrolled in a high school district that operates a P-TECH program.

Visit ACC P-TECH for more information.

Career Academy

ACC Career Academies are also available to high school students, which offer opportunities to earn an entry-level certificate that is recognized by area employers. Upon completion, you will be able to seek entry-level employment right away and/or continue your enrollment at ACC to work toward an associate degree or if applicable, bachelor’s degree.

Visit ACC Career Academies for more information.