Welcome Center

Welcome to Northwest Vista College - we’re truly glad you’re here!

Whether you're new to college, transferring, or interested in taking a course, our team is available to help all incoming students through the enrollment process. We can help with all the services you need to get enrolled, register, and stay on track, including:

Assessment & Testing
Enrollment & Registration Services
Financial Aid & Business Office (Payments)
Records, Transcripts & Residency
Student Accessibility Services (Disabiity Support)

Find Your Way

Your student tour guide is your partner in success, guiding you every step of the way to help you reach your goals faster and with confidence.

Find Your Advisor Schedule an Appointment

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday:
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday:
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Saturday:
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

General email:
nvc-welcomectr@alamo.edu

Phone (ACD Student Contact Center): 210-212-5266

Location: Desert Willow Welcome Center (DWWC), First Floor

In-person

Visit us on the first floor of the Desert Willow Welcome Center. Ther's parking available in the nearby garage. Enter the front door and a team member will be ready to assist you!

See DWWC on Campus Maps

Virtual

If you have questions, sign in to our Virtual Welcome Center (powered by Zoom) to speak to one of our Enrollment Coaches.

Visit the Virtual Welcome Center

Virtual Hours

Tuesday:
12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Welcome Resources

Explore helpful how-to guides, academic requirements, and student forms to help navigate your journey at the Alamo Colleges.

Academic Calendar

Academic Catalog

Student Forms

Meet Our Team

Support Team

Dr. ToCarra Jordan

Director, Student Success

Dr. Patience Ajoff-Foster

Advisor

Ms. Monica Gutierrez

Student Support Specialist

Ms. Michelle A. Gonzales

Student Support Specialist

Student Navigators

Madison Castillo

Spring 2027 - General Science

Christina Cordas

Fall 2026 - Psychology

Ati De La Rosa

Fall 2027 - Art

Symone Dunlap

Spring 2027 - Communications and Psychology

Autumn Ngo

Fall 2027 - Psychology

Sebastian Pena

Spring 2027 - Mechanical Engineering

Devin Reed

Spring 2028 - Game Development

Nyasha Saint Arromand-Wells

Spring 2028 - Digital Video and Cinema Production

Cody Sarriyev

Spring 2027 - Civil Engineering

Janessa Smith

Spring 2027 - Music

Seth Yeager

Spring 2027 - Game Development

Meet with Our Team

After attending New Student Orientation, current students are assigned a certified advisor to guide them through their college journey.

Your assigned certified advisor has dedicated availability every week to meet either in person or virtually, so you can schedule an appointment that works best for you.

Make an Appointment

Schedule a meeting with your assigned certified advisor months in advance or even same-day. Each session is 30 minutes, or 1 hour if it's your first meeting.

Appointment schedules open for the entire semester:
Fall: Aug. 1
Appointment dates: Aug. 24–Dec. 18

Schedule Now

Drop-In Visit

Have a time-sensitive question? Stop by during our hours of operation, and we'll see how we can help you on the spot.

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Services

The following services can be found in the Welcome Center.

Business Office

Pay for your college-related products, services, tuition, and fees.

Make a Payment

Enrollment

Your Certified Enrollment Coach can guide you throughout the enrollment process.

Find your Enrollement Coach

Financial Aid

Assistance to help you pay for college and reach your educational goals.

Explore Financial Aid Options

Records & Transcripts

Obtain a Verification of Enrollment, submit or request transcripts.

Visit the Records & Transcripts Webpage

Student Accessibility Services

Assistance to overcome classroom challenges with supportive resources that promote self advocacy and academic success.

Visit the Student Accessibility Services Webpage

Student Advocacy & Resources

Find services to help with emergency student aid, essential needs, and mental health counseling.

Visit the Student Advocacy & Resource Center