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FRANCEEarn 6 credits in Special Topics (MRKG1391) and Principles of Retailing (MRKG1302) while exploring France with yourACC classmates and AdjunctProfessor Kathy Walton. SESSION AND DATESFashionBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)Includes:Accommodations Daily breakfastWelcome dinnerWorkshopsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryPublic transportation cardsInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to ParisTransportation from airport to hotelACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towards theprogram fee, is required to secure a spot on theprogram. Program fee payment deadline is due February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. 1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 5, 2026.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: NoneSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: OrientationProgram in France: May 27 - June 10Summer 2026PROGRAM FEE - $3,700ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026
PROGRAM ITINERARYParis: 14 nightsDear Students, What better way to study fashion than at its heart—Paris—where you can gain first-hand experiencethrough the arts, fashion history, and fashion intoday’s business world? Consider yourself invitedto the France - Fashion study abroad program, anadventure of a lifetime, to study the history,culture, art, and future of the fashion world. We will meet current leaders in the fashion world,and study the works of designers such as Dior,Pierre Cardin, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent andothers. We will tour designer workspaces and gaina deeper understanding of how and why thebusiness side of design must also be successful aswell as the future of fashion and study trends ofwhat is next.By walking the grand boulevards of Paris to see allthe famous fashion retailers and visiting theirshowrooms, you will better understand therelationships between the creation of fashion andthe business side of fashion. Visits to the fashionmuseums will help you learn about design overtime and its impact. In addition, we will visit twofashion colleges that feature fashion design andwork placement opportunities that you will wantto explore. We will also visit Versailles, a royalpalace with deep connections to the fashion world.Studying abroad is a transformative process. Youwill gain a new perspective of the world, build yourconfidence, and your self-reliance. Thismultidimensional learning experience will staywith you for a lifetime. It will bring to life historical,cultural, artistic, and business influences as youexperience the fashion industry. To learn at theheart of fashion, Paris, will be life-changing whilealso being a significant career influencingopportunity. I am passionate about bringinglearning opportunities to life and I want to sharethat experience with you. I hope you will join me on this exciting adventure!FACULTY LEADER MESSAGEKathy M. Walton, Ph.D.Adjunct ProfessorMarketingkwalton@austincc.eduPROGRAM ITINERARYTuesday, May 26Depart Austin for ParisWednesday, May 27Morning: Arrive ParisAfternoon: Check into accommodationsEvening: Welcome dinnerThursday, May 28Morning: Hop-on, hop-off bus city tourAfternoon: Seine boat cruiseEvening: Free timeFriday, May 29Morning: Museum of Decorative Arts inLouvreAfternoon: Alaia FoundationEvening: Moulin RougeSaturday, May 30Morning: Paris flea market Afternoon: Walking tour of Montemartredistrict; Basilica du Sacre CouerEvening: Free timeSunday, May 31Morning: Galeries Lafayette HeritageTourAfternoon: La Galeria DiorEvening: Free timeMonday, June 1Free dayTuesday, June 2Morning: Paris American Academy andLe Bon Marche tourAfternoon: LV DreamEvening: Free timeWednesday, June 3Morning: Musee du Parfum and workshopAfternoon: Pierre Cardin Foundationworkshop tourEvening: Optional Vendome walking tourThursday, June 4Morning: Trend UnionAfternoon: Louis Vuitton FoundationEvening: Free timeFriday, June 5Morning: Galeries Lafayette shopping tourAfternoon: Galeries Lafayette fashion showEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 6Morning: Opera GarnierAfternoon: Palais Galleria - City of ParisFashion MuseumEvening: Optional Champs Elyseeswalking tourSunday, June 7Free museum dayMonday, June 8Morning: Fashion school visitAfternoon: Notre DameEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 9Day: Excursion to VersaillesEvening: Free time and prepare fordepartureWednesday, June 10Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travel
PROGRAM ITINERARYParis: 14 nightsDear Students, What better way to study fashion than at its heart—Paris—where you can gain first-hand experiencethrough the arts, fashion history, and fashion intoday’s business world? Consider yourself invitedto the France - Fashion study abroad program, anadventure of a lifetime, to study the history,culture, art, and future of the fashion world. We will meet current leaders in the fashion world,and study the works of designers such as Dior,Pierre Cardin, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent andothers. We will tour designer workspaces and gaina deeper understanding of how and why thebusiness side of design must also be successful aswell as the future of fashion and study trends ofwhat is next.By walking the grand boulevards of Paris to see allthe famous fashion retailers and visiting theirshowrooms, you will better understand therelationships between the creation of fashion andthe business side of fashion. Visits to the fashionmuseums will help you learn about design overtime and its impact. In addition, we will visit twofashion colleges that feature fashion design andwork placement opportunities that you will wantto explore. We will also visit Versailles, a royalpalace with deep connections to the fashion world.Studying abroad is a transformative process. Youwill gain a new perspective of the world, build yourconfidence, and your self-reliance. Thismultidimensional learning experience will staywith you for a lifetime. It will bring to life historical,cultural, artistic, and business influences as youexperience the fashion industry. To learn at theheart of fashion, Paris, will be life-changing whilealso being a significant career influencingopportunity. I am passionate about bringinglearning opportunities to life and I want to sharethat experience with you. I hope you will join me on this exciting adventure!FACULTY LEADER MESSAGEKathy M. Walton, Ph.D.Adjunct ProfessorMarketingkwalton@austincc.eduPROGRAM ITINERARYTuesday, May 26Depart Austin for ParisWednesday, May 27Morning: Arrive ParisAfternoon: Check into accommodationsEvening: Welcome dinnerThursday, May 28Morning: Hop-on, hop-off bus city tourAfternoon: Seine boat cruiseEvening: Free timeFriday, May 29Morning: Museum of Decorative Arts inLouvreAfternoon: Alaia FoundationEvening: Moulin RougeSaturday, May 30Morning: Paris flea market Afternoon: Walking tour of Montemartredistrict; Basilica du Sacre CouerEvening: Free timeSunday, May 31Morning: Galeries Lafayette HeritageTourAfternoon: La Galeria DiorEvening: Free timeMonday, June 1Free dayTuesday, June 2Morning: Paris American Academy andLe Bon Marche tourAfternoon: LV DreamEvening: Free timeWednesday, June 3Morning: Musee du Parfum and workshopAfternoon: Pierre Cardin Foundationworkshop tourEvening: Optional Vendome walking tourThursday, June 4Morning: Trend UnionAfternoon: Louis Vuitton FoundationEvening: Free timeFriday, June 5Morning: Galeries Lafayette shopping tourAfternoon: Galeries Lafayette fashion showEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 6Morning: Opera GarnierAfternoon: Palais Galleria - City of ParisFashion MuseumEvening: Optional Champs Elyseeswalking tourSunday, June 7Free museum dayMonday, June 8Morning: Fashion school visitAfternoon: Notre DameEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 9Day: Excursion to VersaillesEvening: Free time and prepare fordepartureWednesday, June 10Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travel
PROGRAM ITINERARYParis: 14 nightsDear Students, What better way to study fashion than at its heart—Paris—where you can gain first-hand experiencethrough the arts, fashion history, and fashion intoday’s business world? Consider yourself invitedto the France - Fashion study abroad program, anadventure of a lifetime, to study the history,culture, art, and future of the fashion world. We will meet current leaders in the fashion world,and study the works of designers such as Dior,Pierre Cardin, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent andothers. We will tour designer workspaces and gaina deeper understanding of how and why thebusiness side of design must also be successful aswell as the future of fashion and study trends ofwhat is next.By walking the grand boulevards of Paris to see allthe famous fashion retailers and visiting theirshowrooms, you will better understand therelationships between the creation of fashion andthe business side of fashion. Visits to the fashionmuseums will help you learn about design overtime and its impact. In addition, we will visit twofashion colleges that feature fashion design andwork placement opportunities that you will wantto explore. We will also visit Versailles, a royalpalace with deep connections to the fashion world.Studying abroad is a transformative process. Youwill gain a new perspective of the world, build yourconfidence, and your self-reliance. Thismultidimensional learning experience will staywith you for a lifetime. It will bring to life historical,cultural, artistic, and business influences as youexperience the fashion industry. To learn at theheart of fashion, Paris, will be life-changing whilealso being a significant career influencingopportunity. I am passionate about bringinglearning opportunities to life and I want to sharethat experience with you. I hope you will join me on this exciting adventure!FACULTY LEADER MESSAGEKathy M. Walton, Ph.D.Adjunct ProfessorMarketingkwalton@austincc.eduPROGRAM ITINERARYTuesday, May 26Depart Austin for ParisWednesday, May 27Morning: Arrive ParisAfternoon: Check into accommodationsEvening: Welcome dinnerThursday, May 28Morning: Hop-on, hop-off bus city tourAfternoon: Seine boat cruiseEvening: Free timeFriday, May 29Morning: Museum of Decorative Arts inLouvreAfternoon: Alaia FoundationEvening: Moulin RougeSaturday, May 30Morning: Paris flea market Afternoon: Walking tour of Montemartredistrict; Basilica du Sacre CouerEvening: Free timeSunday, May 31Morning: Galeries Lafayette HeritageTourAfternoon: La Galeria DiorEvening: Free timeMonday, June 1Free dayTuesday, June 2Morning: Paris American Academy andLe Bon Marche tourAfternoon: LV DreamEvening: Free timeWednesday, June 3Morning: Musee du Parfum and workshopAfternoon: Pierre Cardin Foundationworkshop tourEvening: Optional Vendome walking tourThursday, June 4Morning: Trend UnionAfternoon: Louis Vuitton FoundationEvening: Free timeFriday, June 5Morning: Galeries Lafayette shopping tourAfternoon: Galeries Lafayette fashion showEvening: Free timeSaturday, June 6Morning: Opera GarnierAfternoon: Palais Galleria - City of ParisFashion MuseumEvening: Optional Champs Elyseeswalking tourSunday, June 7Free museum dayMonday, June 8Morning: Fashion school visitAfternoon: Notre DameEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 9Day: Excursion to VersaillesEvening: Free time and prepare fordepartureWednesday, June 10Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travel
FRANCEEarn 6 credits in Special Topics (MRKG1391) and Principles of Retailing (MRKG1302) while exploring France with yourACC classmates and AdjunctProfessor Kathy Walton. SESSION AND DATESFashionBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)Includes:Accommodations Daily breakfastWelcome dinnerWorkshopsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryPublic transportation cardsInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to ParisTransportation from airport to hotelACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towards theprogram fee, is required to secure a spot on theprogram. Program fee payment deadline is due February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. 1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 5, 2026.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: NoneSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: OrientationProgram in France: May 27 - June 10Summer 2026PROGRAM FEE - $3,700ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026
FRANCEEarn 6 credits in Special Topics (MRKG1391) and Principles of Retailing (MRKG1302) while exploring France with yourACC classmates and AdjunctProfessor Kathy Walton. SESSION AND DATESFashionBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)Includes:Accommodations Daily breakfastWelcome dinnerWorkshopsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryPublic transportation cardsInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to ParisTransportation from airport to hotelACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSStudent participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended that youcomplete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towards theprogram fee, is required to secure a spot on theprogram. Program fee payment deadline is due February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. 1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application.4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 5, 2026.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: NoneSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: OrientationProgram in France: May 27 - June 10Summer 2026PROGRAM FEE - $3,700ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026