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Hello! We're happy to bring you exciting and important news especially for ’Roo Parents and other supporters. The topics below are timely and of interest to Austin College families from first year to final year. If you have questions about anything covered here, please contact us by email at communications@austincollege.edu. |
This is Only a Test!
On Wednesday, February 26 at 4:20 p.m. Austin College will test our emergency alert system with outreach by phone, text, and email to all persons listed as In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts by a student. If you do not receive those test communications, ask your student to review and update their emergency contact information on WebHopper (student login credentials are required to update this information). The emergency alert system is the primary form of communication in case of weather-related emergencies or other health and safety threats on campus, so it is essential that contact information be current. The phone call will come from 903.813.2008, but the text message will come from an unknown number, so be on the lookout for those messages.
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Academic News
Commencement 2025
Parents of the Class of 2025, Commencement Weekend is on the horizon! We have a new Commencement page on our website, where you can find important details and answers to frequently asked questions.
January Term 2026
Though it feels like Janterm 2025 just ended, we are already looking ahead to next year!
- The application for 2026 Travel JanTerm scholarships is now open, and will close on March 7, 2025. Students can find more information on the JanTerm Scholarships webpage on the Student Portal.
- Save the date for our 2026 Travel JanTerm Webinar for Parents to be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. The registration link will be provided in the March newsletter.
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Financial News
Money Matters for Spring Term
The FAFSA application for 2025-26 is available at studentaid.gov and the deadline is May 1. It is best to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. The 2025-26 FAFSA application asks for financial information from 2023.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office via email or phone at 903.813.2900 with any questions.
As always, your student accesses their statement on Self-Service, where they can also make payments.
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Student Life
Spring Break
The College will close for spring break starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025. All students living in residence halls and Jordan Family Language House are expected to vacate their rooms during the break. There will be no meal service during Spring Break. Students will be allowed to return to their rooms at noon on Sunday, March 16.
Students requesting an extension must complete the extension form (available on their Student Portal) by Wednesday, February 19, at noon.
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Just in Case
24/7 Telehealth Access for All Students
Although the Adams Health Center on campus will be closed over the winter break, don’t forget that Austin College provides all full-time students free 24/7 telehealth access through Academic LiveCare (ALC). This service offers on-demand counseling, urgent medical care, therapy, and psychiatry at no additional cost, regardless of insurance provider. Students can access ALC support via phone, video, chat, or text, even while they are away from campus.
For assistance, students can visit https://myahpcare.personaladvantage.com or call 1 (866) 349-5575, using company code AHP1.
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Extra news you can use!
2025 Austin College Giving Day
The College will celebrate its fifth annual Austin College Giving Day on March 4-5, 2025! Mark your calendar now and plan to join the festivities with a gift to support the College. Contributions can be made toward the Annual Fund, scholarships, or the Crimson & Gold Fund—or any area that you would like. Your support directly impacts Austin College students today and in the future.