Focus on Your Future
NVC began offering classes in the fall of 1995 as one of the newest additions to the Alamo Colleges District. As of 2018, there are over 18,000 students taking courses at NVC. Most of the classes offered lead to a two-year associate degree or a one-year certificate option.
NVC News & Announcements
The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from NVC. Watch for news below and visit Return to Campus for online resources...
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NVC and the Alamo Colleges Break Ground on New $23 Million Education and Training Center
Click below for the news release...NVC and the Alamo Colleges Break Ground on New $23 Million Education and Training Center -
NVC Recognized for Fourth Time by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
San Antonio (April 20, 2022) - Northwest Vista College has been named one of the 2022 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) by Diverse...NVC Recognized for Fourth Time by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education -
English as a Second Language
Summer classes will begin May 30, 2022. Learn ESL at NVC where we create opportunities for success by providing quality learning and enrichment experiences to meet the various needs of students!Click Here to Get Started! -
Excellence in Teaching Awards
Students, please take the time to recognize your best instructor by nominating him/her for the Excellence in Teaching Awards. You may only vote for one instructor per semester. Get started today and fill out our nomination form.Click here for more... -
Career Experience
Opportunities for students to build career-related skills and connect with employers through experiential learning activities and internships. Join Our AlamoExperience page for updates and current events!Click here for more... -
NVC Launches Pre-Nursing Cohort
This group is designed to help students to accelerate their preparation and acceptance into nursing schools and includes automatic course enrollment, a personal faculty mentor, nursing school tours, and more!Click Here to Learn More! -
NVC Among Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics
Northwest Vista College ranks high in several categories on the list for Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine, released in the February/March issue.Click Here for More! -
San Antonio peaceCenter Moves to Northwest Vista College
Northwest Vista College will take part in the “Blessing of the San Antonio Peacemakers.” The theme this year is “What Do We Hunger For.”Click Here to Read More... -
NVC President Announces Retirement After 41 Years in Higher Education
Dr. Ric N. Baser, president of Northwest Vista College, announced today that he will retire as president of the second-largest community college in San Antonio, effective June 1, 2022.Click Here to Read More... -
Veterans - Request for Enrollment Certification
VA students may now submit their Request for Enrollment Certification online. Please click below for more information.Learn More -
Real Estate Classes
Selling real estate may be a perfect fit for you! Take any of these six qualifying real estate courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) - see new schedule for Spring 2022.Real Estate Classes -
Carl D. Perkins Grant Child Care Assistance Program
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) focuses on developing academic achievement for students enrolled in CTE programs that are in high-demand locally and at the state level.Click Here for More! -
Boerne ISD and NVC Establish Early College High School (P-TECH)
This is a time- and money-saving dual enrollment program with NVC and Boerne Independent School District focusing on cybersecurity.Click Here for More... -
NVC Nominated for $1 Million Aspen Prize
NVC is the only community college in San Antonio and one of eight in Texas that has been invited to compete for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The recognition was announced Nov. 2 by the Aspen Institute.Click Here for More... -
NVC Ranks High On Niche and BestColleges.com
Northwest Vista College (NVC) was recently ranked the No. 1 community college in San Antonio, No. 2 in Texas and 34 in the nation by Niche.com for 2022 Best Colleges.Click Here for More... -
Student Services Now in DWWC (NOT CCC)
Please be aware that student services are now located in the new building, Desert Willow Welcome Center (DWWC), including admissions, advising, and more. They are no longer located in Cypress Campus Center (CCC).Click Here for More Information
Spotlight Events
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NVC Early Voting Site - May 16-20
Monday, May 16Northwest Vista College will open one building for voting as requested by Bexar County. This opening is for a limited purpose mandated by election code statute.
Upcoming Events
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NVC Election Day Voting Site - May 24
Tuesday, May 24Northwest Vista College will open one building for voting as requested by Bexar County. This opening is for a limited purpose mandated by election code statute. -
Lantana Review A literary Journal
Saturday, June 4Writers and artists, send in your artwork for review before our deadline on June 1. -
Lantana Review
Saturday, June 4Artist, send in your artwork for review before our deadline on June 1.