December 2015 Dual Credit E-Newsletter
Greetings Dual Credit Students,
Guess what….YOU MADE IT!!!!! We are at the end of the fall semester, you pushed through and you made it!
Congratulations on your efforts! Now enjoy your break and prepare for your spring success!
Fall 2015 Final Grades: Your ACC Final Semester grades will be posted in WebACCess. You should be
able to log into WebACCess as early as December 17th to get your final grades. If you have questions about your
posted grade, contact your professor directly.
Click here (page 7) to read more about a Grade Challenge Petition
if you think your grade has been inaccurately calculated.
ACC DUAL CREDIT ACADEMIC STANDARDS
The college cumulative GPA will be calculated at the completion of
each semester. Students whose college cumulative GPA is below 2.0,
will be suspended from taking additional dual credit classes for one
long semester (Fall or Spring); however, a student may retake only
the course they’ve earned a ‘F’ or ‘D’ in during the semester of
suspension. Students can be reinstated the following semester. After
completing classes during the reinstated semester, if the semester
GPA remains below 2.0, future participation in the Dual Credit program will be prohibited.
Students must earn a C or higher in Foreign Language Classes prior to moving to the next level.
Students must earn a passing grade in English, Math or Science to continue into the second half of the class in
the spring. Your ACC DC Advisor will review final grades to determine if you are eligible to take the second
half of the class this spring.
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Did you register for the Winter Mini?
The Winter Min classes begin Monday, December 14th. The
Withdrawal deadline is December 30th. Your class is solely online.
Log in to BlackBoard to see your class and to get started.
***ACC is closed December 16th-January 3rd. If you need help
logging into BlackBoard, contact the ACC IT Help Desk before the
end of day December 15th. 281-756-3544.
Spring Registration for Dual Credit Classes:
The ACC Dual Credit Advisor on your high school campus will register you
for any college course taken at your high school. If you would like to take
classes at a campus other than your high school (ACC, On-line, etc.), see
your ACC Dual Credit Advisor early. Remember, college classes are
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Courses taken on any ACC
campus other than your high school campus will be charged standard tuition
and fees, and may require proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination. Fee
Statements will NOT be mailed. However, students can view their fee statement in their WebACCess account.
If you need assistance, contact IT Help Desk at 281.756.3544. Payment deadline is January 8th. Contact your
ACC DC Advisor if you have any questions.
***ACC will be closed Wednesday, December 16-Sunday, January 3.***
Click here to make your payment online (with a check or credit card). All you need is your ACC Student ID#
or Social Security number and your date of birth!
Click here to purchase textbooks from the ACC College Store.
Payment plans are available!
If set up by December 14tH:
Down Payment
Payment #2
Payment #3
Payment #4
25% Due at payment plan setup (by Dec. 14th)
25% Due January 19, 2016
25% Due February 23, 2016
25% Due March 22, 2016
If set up on/after December 15th:
Down Payment
Payment #2
Payment #3
50% Due at payment plan set up (by Jan. 9th)
25% Due February 23, 2016
25% Due March 22, 2016
Click here to review the Spring 2016 refund policy.
*Dual Credit students do not qualify for Financial Aid. VA benefits can be used.
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LOGGING IN TO WebACCess:
WebAccess is a very important tool for students to
do the following:
 Review final/end of the semester grades
 Review unofficial transcript
 See program evaluations
 Request official transcripts ($5.00 each)
 Review registered class schedule for the semester
 Update email/address/phone number information
 Request Enrollment Verification, and more!!!!
If you have not setup your WebACCess Account or need help logging in, contact the ACC IT Help Desk at 281756-3544.
If you take a college class online or at ACC, it is your responsibility to submit a copy
of your ACC transcript to your high school Registrar or high school Counselor to
earn high school credit. Unofficial ACC transcripts can be printed from
WebACCess.
Blackboard Support: Students can easily receive help 7 days a week until 8:00 P.M. by completing the Online
Support Form. The form is conveniently located on the log in screen for Blackboard and
on the course menu inside each class in Blackboard. Completing the form for support
allows us to track areas where help is needed most and also allows us to solve problems
in a faster, more efficient way. Help us spread the word that this is THE PRIMARY
WAY to receive Blackboard support from now on. I hope this will offer you a faster
solution to the Blackboard issues that you might encounter.
Sign up to receive ACC Dual Credit TEXT Messages! We have Facebook, we have Twitter, now we want to
text you! Our goal is to do whatever we can to make sure you know everything you need to know about the Dual
Credit program. Help us by staying connected and signing up! Text: @accdua to 81010 to start receiving
reminders now!!!!
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SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. We’d love to have you at ACC after
graduation. Because you are already an
ACC student, registering for classes will be
a breeze! Learn more about our programs at
www.alvincollege.edu and visit with your
ACC DC Advisor if you are interested in
continuing your education with ACC after graduation!
2. As you apply to various colleges remember, you must send a copy of
your high school and ACC transcript with your application. Once
accepted to a university, you will then send your final transcripts (in
June), to the college you plan to attend.
To request your ACC transcript log into WebACCess or visit the
Admissions office at ACC. Transcripts are $5.00 each.
You can always view your unofficial transcript in WebACCess. Your
unofficial transcript will show the courses you have completed, your
grades, the hours you’ve earned and your college GPA.
3. When completing your college application, apply as an incoming
freshman with college hours. Do not apply as a transfer student unless
specifically advised to do so by that college.
4. Priority admission and scholarship deadlines for most universities is
December 1. Get your applications in!!!
5. Financial Aid…click here to learn about FAFSA!
Seniors, if you have any questions or need any assistance, visit with your ACC DC Advisor for help!
We are here to help you smoothly transition to your next phase in life!
Alvin Community College will be closed Wednesday, December 16th-Sunday, January 3rd.
Alvin Community College Dual Credit Departmentwww.alvincollege.edu/dualcreditdualcredit@alvincollege.edu
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