How do I acquaint myself with a girl?

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I met this girl at a weekly meet-up I attend at my college, who I'm guessing might have autism based on some of her behavior. I wish to possibly become friends with her, but I'm not sure how to get to know her. What should I do?

In your group, have you discussed any particular topic. Perhaps discuss it with that girl? Maybe make a comment about the weather before saying Hi to her.

Next week, if she says anything to the group then say something afterwards like "hey there, I really like what you said about X" and then just go from there. Then maybe suggest an adventure if she seems like she is being nice to you. Something like maybe "I noticed there is a pool table in the lounge. Can you believe I've actually never played pool? I hear you're a pool master and you should totally teach me".

If she is indeed on the spectrum this approach may not work, however. In my experience, NT ladies of university age absolutely love doing light-hearted ridiculous stuff if it sounds fun.

Or, go with the always-good and disarming "hey, I'm new and I don't know a lot of people, want to grab a drink and chat at the university pub?".

I can't speak for her but as a college age girl with aspergers I'm most receptive to the "slow and steady" approach. for instance, make eye contact and smile once, then say hi to her in passing the next week. week after ask her a nonassuming question, like "do you have the time?" or "do you have a pen I could borrow?". then later on if she seems comfortable enough, ask her a question about herself, possibly in regards to the focus of whatever group meeting you two are in, and see if she reciprocates. continue getting to know each other from there. these are just examples, but I think a very slow and casual build up in making friends on the spectrum is a good thing.

Sometimes if you talk to her she might be okay talking back but sometimes maybe she might walk away. Don't be offended though because some people with aspergers find college overwhelming socially and feel uncertainty if someone approaches them. Well I do.