Carlos Alvarez Family Welcome Center

Attention Returning Students

If you have taken classes at one of the Alamo Colleges in the last year, please visit your home college's Advising Center for assistance with registration, course selection, and navigating your ACES account. View Advising Info

 

Looking for the Welcome Center at Your Chosen College?

Head to a College Welcome Center for the same great assistance.

Northeast Lakeview College

Brazos Student Union (STCM 114)
NLC-recruitment@alamo.edu
210-486-5193

Northwest Vista College

Desert Willow Welcome Center (DWWC 102)
NVC-admissions@alamo.edu
210- 212-5266

Palo Alto College

Rio Grande Building (RGB 105A)
PAC-recruitment@alamo.edu
210-486-3100

San Antonio College

Fletcher Administration Building (FAB 2nd Floor)
SAC-outreach@alamo.edu
210-486-0040

St. Philip's College

Welcome Center (WEC 202)
SPC-ar@alamo.edu
210-212-5266

 

How We Can Help You

The Carlos Alvarez Family Welcome Center can assist with:

  • Career and program exploration
  • Applying to College
  • Completing Enrollment Step
  • Paying for College
  • Academic Support Service
  • Student Support Service
  • GED / High School Equivalency Program
  • English as a Second Language Program
  • And more!


Contact Us

Location and Parking Info

2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215

At the Carlos Alvarez Family Welcome Center, visitors will find a welcoming space with free Wi-Fi, devices to assist with enrollment tasks, and a designated play area for children while their caregiver takes the next steps toward their future.

Parking:
Dedicated guest parking for the Carlos Alvarez Family Welcome Center is available on-site, in front of the ACCESS Building near the flags. Visitors may also park in any available general parking space.

Carlos Alvarez Family Welcome Center

Summer 2026 Hours of Operation


May 11 - May 30, 2026
Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 1 - July 25, 2026
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Welcome Center will offer virtual services on Friday (June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, and July 24) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To receive assistance, use the following Zoom ID: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/93169895732

 

Carlos Alvarez Family Welcome Center Closures:

  • June 18 - Juneteenth
  • July 6 - Independence Day


Fall 2026 Hours of Operation


July 27 - August 22, 2026
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday (August 1, 8, 15, and 22): 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.