American Campus Communities, Inc. Announces Dennis Lopez Leaving Board of Directors

American Campus Communities, Inc. (NYSE: ACC), the nation’s largest owner and manager of high-quality student housing properties in the U.S., today announced that Dennis G. Lopez has resigned as a member of its board of directors effective November 6, 2017 due to the time demands of his new role as Chief Executive Officer of QuadReal Property Group. The board is currently contemplating adding one or more additional directors in the future.

“Dennis has played an important role on our board,” said Bill Bayless, ACC CEO. “His judgment and financial acumen have benefited our company and our stockholders and we wish Dennis and QuadReal great success.”

“It is with regret that the board accepts Dennis's resignation,” said Ed Lowenthal, American Campus Board Chairman. “We would like to sincerely thank Dennis for his valuable contributions, support and sound advice as a member of the board.”

"My experience at ACC has been exceptional, and my departure is with great regret," said Dennis Lopez. "ACC is an extremely well-managed company and a market leader of the student housing industry."

About American Campus Communities

American Campus Communities, Inc. is the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design, finance, development, construction management and operational management of student housing properties. As of September 30, 2017, American Campus Communities owned 166 student housing properties containing approximately 102,500 beds. Including its owned and third-party managed properties, ACC's total managed portfolio consisted of 204 properties with approximately 131,300 beds. Visit www.americancampus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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American Campus Communities, Inc.Ryan Dennison, 512-732-1000Investor Relations