News & Announcements
DE News & Announcements
Spring 2021 Admission Deadline for New DE Students
November 30, 2020
Contact your ACC DE Advisor directly for additional assistance. View the Steps to Enroll.
TSIA2 Texas Success Initiative Assessment
Effective January 11, 2021, the TSIA test was replaced with a new version called the TSIA2. Please view the new TSI Testing information. For more information, please visit with your ACC DE Advisor.
Free ACCUPLACER Study App. View the flyer for more information and how to download the app.
Spring 2021 - Registration & Course Delivery
- Spring 2021 Registration begins November 11th. DE Advisors will register all students. Students will receive "You Are Registered" emails and texts.
- Spring 2021 Payment Deadline - January 11, 2021. Payment Plans area available. DE Scholarship information will be included in the "You are Registered" email.
- ACC Dual Enrollment will be remote-online. Classes will be synchronous (live at the
scheduled time) or asynchronous (at your own pace, following the syllabus and assignment
deadlines; however still meeting with the professor one time throughout the week virtually
through Blackboard Collaborate or Microsoft Teams for additional support. Students
unable to meet during the designated time will not be penalized; all information will
be made available via Blackboard). Your delivery method will begin on January 19, 2021 and continue in that manner until the semester is over, regardless if you are face-to-face
or a virtual student learning from home.
- How will I know if my class is synchronous or asynchronous?
Danbury ISD – synchronous
Pearland ISD – synchronous
Alvin ISD – asynchronous - What happens if I choose to return to my high school for face-to-face instruction
and I’m enrolled in the remote-online Dual Enrollment Class?
Additional information has been included in your registration and welcome email. Please refer to your ACC Email.
- How will I know if my class is synchronous or asynchronous?
- ACC uses Blackboard, Blackboard Collaborate and Microsoft Teams as its instructional platform. Once registered for classes, students will be able to log into the ACC POD to view and access their college courses. Detailed information will be sent after registration.
Summer and Fall 2021 Enrollment Information
How to Enroll for New Families
Tips for Success:
- Check your ACC Email - email is the official form of communication. Please check your ACC email daily. If you need help checking email, contact the IT Help Desk or visit with your ACC DE Advisor.
- Log into Blackboard Daily - all remote classes are facilitated through Blackboard. Students should log into Blackboard daily to review any announcements or assignments. Students needing assistance with Blackboard should email their instructor directly or contact Blackboard using the link within the system.
- Stay Connected - to your instructor and to the program. Read emails; email your instructor if you have questions or concerns; email your DE Advisor for support, and review the DE POD page for updates and announcements.
- FREE Tutorials are available: http://www.alvincollege.edu/learning-lab/index.html
The following resources are available to assist you. Please contact your ACC DE Advisor or our office dualenrollment@alvincollege.edu if you need additional assistance.
Still need help setting up your ACCess ID and logging into the POD? Contact the IT Help Desk at 281.756.3544.
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- Need technology assistance? Complete this form for device assistance.
- To access your classes, log into the POD and they will be on the right side of the screen, on Monday, August 24th (Blackboard is in the POD)
- Video – How to Log into the POD (if you need additional help, contact the IT Help Desk at 281.756.3544).
- Video – How to Get into Blackboard
How do I review and access the college classes I have been registered for?
- To view your ACC courses:
- Log into The POD.
- Under WebACCESS>select Students>select Planning & Registration>select Fee Statement and Schedule>select the term.
- If you have questions or need assistance accessing The POD, contact the IT Help Desk at 281.756.3544 (students only)
- If your schedule does not look accurate, contact your ACC DE Advisor. Remember this
is for fall only (Aug.-Dec.).
Textbooks:
- Students must purchase textbooks - refer to your ACC Email for additional information.
- Redshelf E-Book Information - If you noticed a Redshelf E-Book fee as part of your fee statement/bill, it is related
to an electronic textbook associated with one of the courses you have been registered
for. The price of the textbook has been included for your convenience and is usually
the most economical option for the book.
How to access the code, ebook and how to opt out
Additional Redshelf Help for Students
Students can also contact the ACC College Store at 281.756.3681
Stay Connected!
Facebook: @accdualenrollment
Twitter: @alvindualenroll
Instagram: @accdualenrollment
YouTube: ACC Dual Enrollment (Visit and Subscribe)
Email: dualenrollment@alvincollege.edu
ADA Accommodations
Students that require accommodations must meet with the ACC Office of Disability Services prior to the start of school. View the Disabilities Accommodation Requests to review what is needed for your visit.
ACC Email Address and ACCess ID (ACC ID #)
ALL students will now have an ACC Email Address that will be used as the official form of communication. After applying and being accepted to ACC, you will receive an email with your ACC Student ID number. Use this ID number to setup your ACC email account. If you need assistance, visit the Campus Technology page or contact the IT Help Desk at 281.756.3544.