transferring as a way of reducing college costs. The college system and its degrees are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. ACC also has an honors program which is intended to "develop the ability and potential of highly motivated students." In 2017, the Texas Senate Higher Education Committee granted ACC permission to offer bachelor's degrees in nursing; in fall 2018, the college began offering registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma the option to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from its RN-to-BSN Program. The college also announced plans to launch its second bachelor's degree program, a Bachelor in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, in spring 2020. Notable alumni Alex Jones, radio host and conspiracy theorist Richard Linklater, film director References External links Official website Two-year colleges in Texas Community College Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Community colleges in Texas School districts established in 1973 Education in Blanco County, Texas Education in Caldwell County, Texas Education in Gillespie County, Texas Education in Hays County, Texas Education in Travis County, Texas Williamson County Education in Gonzales County, Texas Education in Guadalupe County, Texas Education in Bastrop County, Texas Education in Lee County, Texas Education in Fayette County, Texas 1973 establishments in Texas