Austin Community College 'Signing Day' Scheduled

AUSTIN, TX — More than 90 future Riverbats will sign "letters of intent" to continue their education at Austin Community College District on Friday.

It's the ACC's fifth annual Central Texas College Signing Day with one of the largest contingents among colleges and universities represented, patterned after the NCAA's National Signing Day event. The local version is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 26, at Concordia University, 11400 Concordia University Dr.

College Signing Day celebrates high school seniors from more than a dozen Central Texas high schools for their post-secondary plans. More than 90 future Riverbats will sign letters of intent to continue their education at ACC after graduating high school this spring, school officials explained.

“These students are making a big commitment to their future," Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC President/CEO, said in a prepared statement. "We’re here to honor and celebrate their educational accomplishments as we do with college athletes. College is crucial to a better future, and ACC has a pathway for everyone.”

The event features a signing ceremony, performances by area college mascots including ACC’s R.B. the Riverbat, and musical entertainment by rapper SaulPaul. Spirit 105.9 morning host Amy Byrd and tv host and filmmaker Nate Araya also are scheduled to attend.

Summer registration at ACC is now open. For more information or to enroll, visit austincc.edu/summer.