Dual Enrollment News & Announcements

Tips for Success

Tips:

• 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 through the Learning Lab.

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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.

• • 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
    

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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.).

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Textbooks:

ACC utilizes both electronic (RedShelf eBook) and hard copy textbooks.

• Hard copy textbooks - Please review your syllabus to determine which one will be used in your class.
• RedShelf eBook Information - If you noticed a (RedShelf) eBook 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 at a discounted price.
  Learn "How to Access Through Blackboard" for (RedShelf) Coded Content or eBooks
  View these steps on "How to Opt Out of RedShelf eBooks"
  For more information, students can contact the ACC College Store at 281.756.3681

ADA Accommodations

Students that require accommodations must meet with the ACC Student Accessibility Services prior to the start of school. View the DE Information Sheet 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.

Stay Connected!

YouTube Channel - ACC Dual Enrollment 
Twitter - @alvindualenroll
Facebook - @accdualenrollment