1.

Complete the online Texas Common Application at ApplyTexas. Note: If you are applying to ACC less than one week before classes begin , do not fill out the Texas Common Application. Instead, fill out the ACC Application for Admission and mail or drop off in the Registrar's Office (Building A).

2.

Request official documents verifying your previous education. Students are responsible for contacting the school or agency to make the request. Have documents sent to the Alvin Community College Registrar's Office; 3110 Mustang Road ; Alvin , Texas 77511 .

•  High school or home school graduates who have never attended college – high school transcript verifying graduation.

•  Individuals who have passed the General Educational Development (GED) test – an official report of scores.

•  Individuals who have attended a university or college elsewhere – an official transcript from each school.

3.

Take mandatory placement test. See the Testing section for test scheduling and exemption information.

4.

Meet with an academic advisor if this is your first time to ever attend college. If you have previously attended college, you are not required to meet with a counselor or advisor.

5.

Attend new student orientation. All first-time college students are required to participate in orientation.

6.

Register for your classes via the web, telephone, or in person.

Important Notice - New Law Places Limits on the Number of Course Withdrawals
First time freshmen in the fall of 2007 or later who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education will be affected by a new law which limits to six the total number of drops allowed.  Students may not drop more than six courses regardless of how many institutions attended, how many courses enrolled in or how many years attended. Drops beyond the maximum of six will be allowed for students who “can show good cause for dropping more,” including severe illness, active duty military service, or work obligations beyond the student's control.

Any course that the student drops is counted toward the six-course limit if  “W”(withdrawal) grade” (1) the student was able to drop the course without receiving a grade or incurring an academic penalty (F in the course); (2) the student's transcript indicates or will indicate that the student was enrolled in the course past the deadline to add and drop prior to the census date; and (3) the student is not dropping the course in order to withdraw from the institution.”

The statute applies across institutions and procedures for implementation may vary between institutions.   Policies and procedures for implementation of this statute are being developed and will be published as soon as they are available.

7.

Pay for your classes online with a credit card or by check/cash in person at the Business Office, located on the first floor of Building A. Installment payment plans are also available. Phone 281.756.3509 for more information.