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ACC Centers

Educational Centers, Collaborative Spaces, and Innovation Hubs

CenterDescriptionWebsite
African-American Cultural CenterThe ACC African-American Cultural Center strives to increase understanding in the ACC and Central Texas communities of the culture, history and contributions of African-Americans.Visit website
Amplify CenterA clinical partnership between ACC and University of Texas Health Austin that offers young adult-specific mental health services focused on improving overall psychological well-being.Visit website
Bioscience IncubatorDiscover the next innovation in life science research, biotechnology, or healthcare inside specialized wet labs, clean rooms, and conference spaces. Students gain experience using state-of-the-art instrumentation through faculty collaborations, internships, and training programs at Bioscience Incubator.Visit website
Center for Peace and Conflict StudiesPromotes critical thinking about the individual’s role in their community to envision conflict positively.Visit website
Fashion IncubatorStart-up designers and students work side-by-side to bring their garments from design to production at the Fashion Incubator at ACC. Fashion Incubator supports fashion entrepreneurs and ACC’s certificate and credit programs in Fashion Design, Technical Design, and Fashion Entrepreneurship.Visit website
IMPACT LabIMPACT Lab is a manufacturing business incubator and training lab focused on physical product development. Manufacturers, college graduates, university researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors connect inside IMPACT Lab. ACC graduates trained at IMPACT Lab walk onto job sites prepared for success.Visit website
Latin American Cultural CenterACC’s inter-disciplinary center supporting Latine/x and Mexican American studies. It strives to increase knowledge of the culture, history, and contribution of the Latine/x community in Austin and Central Texas.Visit Website
Make It CenterThe Make It Center is inspiring the next generation and current community members to connect their interests to meaningful and rewarding career pathways. Interactive, hands-on exploration experiences help visitors explore their passions, discover new career paths, and learn how ACC’s programs can help them get there.Visit website
Military Families CenterThe Military Families Center at ACC Highland is here to help spouses and their children adjust to life in Central Texas and connect with other military families.Visit website
Nonprofit Austin at ACC’s Community SpaceNonprofit Austin at ACC’s Community Space provides mission-driven people and organizations a place to learn from each other. Members of our community make important connections, grow careers, and advance their professional skills.Visit website
Public Safety Training CenterACC’s Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) is building stronger, safer communities.  First responders and public safety professionals train in emergency medical response, homeland security, public safety, and disaster preparedness and response at state-of-the-art facilities with the latest training technology.Visit website
School to Business IncubatorLaunch your next venture in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Inside the School to Business Incubator, students work alongside industry partners to develop applications, launch websites, and fine-tune brand identities to engage investors. Mentoring, workshops, one-on-one coaching, and workspace are embedded in daily activities.Visit website
Student Advocacy CenterACC’s Student Advocacy Center provides case management, financial assistance, and community referrals to eligible students who meet income guidelines in order to remove barriers to success and help students complete their education.Visit website
Student Care CenterThe Student Care Center serves as a hub for life support, whether that’s access to food or a connection to community resources, including housing, transportation, legal aid, family support, and more.Visit website
Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering AcademyLearn what academic life is like from A&M faculty in a smaller, supportive environment at ACC before you transition to one of the top engineering programs in Texas. Engineering Academy students get dedicated advising, free tutoring, field trips to College Station, and student life experiences at both A&M and ACC.Visit website
The Writing CenterThe Writing Center assists students with academic writing, creative writing, screenplays, poetry, technical writing, or group writing projects.Visit website
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation CenterACC’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center builds cross-racial relationships that lead to racial healing and an exploration of ways to transform the college and community for greater inclusion and equity.Visit website
Veterans Resource CenterThe Veterans Resource Center offers the college’s military and veteran students a central, one-stop location for obtaining essential support services such as VA certification and advising for VA benefits.Visit website
Welcome Center at ACC HighlandFuture ACC students and community members can come and explore the college’s programs and areas of study.Visit website