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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. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended thatyou complete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.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.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. 18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: None. If you’re new to welding,arrange a crash course with the instructor priorto departureFaculty approvalELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - DAAD Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSTEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDGERMANYSummer 2026WeldingSession: 9-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - June 18 Program in Germany: June 20 - July 10SESSION AND DATESEarn 1 credit in Welder Qualification (WLDG 2179) while exploring Germanywith your ACC classmates and Professor Jake Alexander.Includes:AccommodationsWelding training11 lunchesGround transportation to itinerary activitiesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryWelcome and farewell dinnerInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Roundtrip airfare from Austin to FrankfurtRoundtrip train fare from Frankfurt to KoblenzPersonal Protection EquipmentACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)PROGRAM FEE - $4,500austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.

Koblenz: 20 NightsHello Welding Students,I hope you’ll join us this summer in Koblenz,Germany, where you’ll put your welding skills tothe test, and have an opportunity to become aninternationally certified welder. This will be anoutstanding cultural experience for all who attendand is open to all students, regardless of your skilllevel or career goals. You will spend three weeks inKoblenz, immersed in the German/Europeanculture, while attending the Handwerkskammer –Koblenz: Metall und Technologiezentrum (Metaland Technology Center). This state of the art “hand-working” school trainsGermans and other folks from all over theEuropean continent in welding, fabrication,welding inspection, autobody, electrical, andmore. While there, you will practice and takewelding tests on sheet, plate or pipe, using GTAW,MIG/MAG, and/or SMAW, and will have theopportunity to earn international weldingcertifications in accordance with ISO 9606standards.Koblenz, established as a Roman military postaround 8 B.C., is a Sister City of Austin, and is anamazing city. It sits where the Rhine and MoselRivers converge at what is called the DeutschesEck, or German Corner. Medieval castles,fortresses, and vineyards line both of these rivers,alongside the remarkable German train systemwhich can take you all over Europe. The ACC Welding Technology department beganits relationship with Koblenz and theHandwerkskammer in 2001 and we are so happyto offer this once in a lifetime experience to ourstudents. Regardless of your goals while at ACC,this experience will benefit from for your entirecareer and be one you will never forget.PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYFriday, June 19Depart Austin for Koblenz via Frankfurt,GermanySaturday, June 20Train to Koblenz via Frankfurt AirportPickup at Koblenz Train Station andtransfer to accommodationEvening: Welcome dinnerSunday, June 21Free dayMonday, June 22Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Day: Welding trainingEvening: Welcome event with CEOWednesday, June 24Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeThursday, June 25Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeFriday, June 26Day: Welding trainingAfternoon: Visit to Fortress EhrenbreitsteinSaturday, June 27Day: Visit to Castle MarksburgEvening: Free timeSunday, June 28Day: Nürburgring: Nürburg & RingWeltEvening: Free timeMonday, June 29Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 30Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 1Day: Professional site visitsEvening: Free timeThursday, July 2Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeSaturday, July 4Free daySunday, July 5Free dayMonday, July 6Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, July 7Morning: Professional site visitAfternoon: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 8Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeThursday, July 9Morning: Welding trainingAfternoon: Farewell lunch Evening: Free time or prepare fordeparture Friday, July 10Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travelJake AlexanderAssistant Department Chair and Professor Welding Technologydavid.alexander@austincc.edu

Koblenz: 20 NightsHello Welding Students,I hope you’ll join us this summer in Koblenz,Germany, where you’ll put your welding skills tothe test, and have an opportunity to become aninternationally certified welder. This will be anoutstanding cultural experience for all who attendand is open to all students, regardless of your skilllevel or career goals. You will spend three weeks inKoblenz, immersed in the German/Europeanculture, while attending the Handwerkskammer –Koblenz: Metall und Technologiezentrum (Metaland Technology Center). This state of the art “hand-working” school trainsGermans and other folks from all over theEuropean continent in welding, fabrication,welding inspection, autobody, electrical, andmore. While there, you will practice and takewelding tests on sheet, plate or pipe, using GTAW,MIG/MAG, and/or SMAW, and will have theopportunity to earn international weldingcertifications in accordance with ISO 9606standards.Koblenz, established as a Roman military postaround 8 B.C., is a Sister City of Austin, and is anamazing city. It sits where the Rhine and MoselRivers converge at what is called the DeutschesEck, or German Corner. Medieval castles,fortresses, and vineyards line both of these rivers,alongside the remarkable German train systemwhich can take you all over Europe. The ACC Welding Technology department beganits relationship with Koblenz and theHandwerkskammer in 2001 and we are so happyto offer this once in a lifetime experience to ourstudents. Regardless of your goals while at ACC,this experience will benefit from for your entirecareer and be one you will never forget.PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYFriday, June 19Depart Austin for Koblenz via Frankfurt,GermanySaturday, June 20Train to Koblenz via Frankfurt AirportPickup at Koblenz Train Station andtransfer to accommodationEvening: Welcome dinnerSunday, June 21Free dayMonday, June 22Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Day: Welding trainingEvening: Welcome event with CEOWednesday, June 24Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeThursday, June 25Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeFriday, June 26Day: Welding trainingAfternoon: Visit to Fortress EhrenbreitsteinSaturday, June 27Day: Visit to Castle MarksburgEvening: Free timeSunday, June 28Day: Nürburgring: Nürburg & RingWeltEvening: Free timeMonday, June 29Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 30Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 1Day: Professional site visitsEvening: Free timeThursday, July 2Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeSaturday, July 4Free daySunday, July 5Free dayMonday, July 6Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, July 7Morning: Professional site visitAfternoon: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 8Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeThursday, July 9Morning: Welding trainingAfternoon: Farewell lunch Evening: Free time or prepare fordeparture Friday, July 10Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travelJake AlexanderAssistant Department Chair and Professor Welding Technologydavid.alexander@austincc.edu

Koblenz: 20 NightsHello Welding Students,I hope you’ll join us this summer in Koblenz,Germany, where you’ll put your welding skills tothe test, and have an opportunity to become aninternationally certified welder. This will be anoutstanding cultural experience for all who attendand is open to all students, regardless of your skilllevel or career goals. You will spend three weeks inKoblenz, immersed in the German/Europeanculture, while attending the Handwerkskammer –Koblenz: Metall und Technologiezentrum (Metaland Technology Center). This state of the art “hand-working” school trainsGermans and other folks from all over theEuropean continent in welding, fabrication,welding inspection, autobody, electrical, andmore. While there, you will practice and takewelding tests on sheet, plate or pipe, using GTAW,MIG/MAG, and/or SMAW, and will have theopportunity to earn international weldingcertifications in accordance with ISO 9606standards.Koblenz, established as a Roman military postaround 8 B.C., is a Sister City of Austin, and is anamazing city. It sits where the Rhine and MoselRivers converge at what is called the DeutschesEck, or German Corner. Medieval castles,fortresses, and vineyards line both of these rivers,alongside the remarkable German train systemwhich can take you all over Europe. The ACC Welding Technology department beganits relationship with Koblenz and theHandwerkskammer in 2001 and we are so happyto offer this once in a lifetime experience to ourstudents. Regardless of your goals while at ACC,this experience will benefit from for your entirecareer and be one you will never forget.PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYFriday, June 19Depart Austin for Koblenz via Frankfurt,GermanySaturday, June 20Train to Koblenz via Frankfurt AirportPickup at Koblenz Train Station andtransfer to accommodationEvening: Welcome dinnerSunday, June 21Free dayMonday, June 22Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 23Day: Welding trainingEvening: Welcome event with CEOWednesday, June 24Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeThursday, June 25Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeFriday, June 26Day: Welding trainingAfternoon: Visit to Fortress EhrenbreitsteinSaturday, June 27Day: Visit to Castle MarksburgEvening: Free timeSunday, June 28Day: Nürburgring: Nürburg & RingWeltEvening: Free timeMonday, June 29Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, June 30Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 1Day: Professional site visitsEvening: Free timeThursday, July 2Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeFriday, July 3Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeSaturday, July 4Free daySunday, July 5Free dayMonday, July 6Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeTuesday, July 7Morning: Professional site visitAfternoon: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeWednesday, July 8Day: Welding trainingEvening: Free timeThursday, July 9Morning: Welding trainingAfternoon: Farewell lunch Evening: Free time or prepare fordeparture Friday, July 10Program ends. Return to Austin orindependent travelJake AlexanderAssistant Department Chair and Professor Welding Technologydavid.alexander@austincc.edu

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. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended thatyou complete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.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.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. 18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: None. If you’re new to welding,arrange a crash course with the instructor priorto departureFaculty approvalELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - DAAD Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSTEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDGERMANYSummer 2026WeldingSession: 9-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - June 18 Program in Germany: June 20 - July 10SESSION AND DATESEarn 1 credit in Welder Qualification (WLDG 2179) while exploring Germanywith your ACC classmates and Professor Jake Alexander.Includes:AccommodationsWelding training11 lunchesGround transportation to itinerary activitiesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryWelcome and farewell dinnerInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Roundtrip airfare from Austin to FrankfurtRoundtrip train fare from Frankfurt to KoblenzPersonal Protection EquipmentACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)PROGRAM FEE - $4,500austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.

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. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended thatyou complete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 12.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.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. 18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingPrerequisites: None. If you’re new to welding,arrange a crash course with the instructor priorto departureFaculty approvalELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - DAAD Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSTEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDGERMANYSummer 2026WeldingSession: 9-week Summer Session 2026Class at ACC before departure: June 1 - June 18 Program in Germany: June 20 - July 10SESSION AND DATESEarn 1 credit in Welder Qualification (WLDG 2179) while exploring Germanywith your ACC classmates and Professor Jake Alexander.Includes:AccommodationsWelding training11 lunchesGround transportation to itinerary activitiesExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryWelcome and farewell dinnerInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Roundtrip airfare from Austin to FrankfurtRoundtrip train fare from Frankfurt to KoblenzPersonal Protection EquipmentACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)PROGRAM FEE - $4,500austincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026Application deadline is February 5, 2026.