Admissions & Aid
Northwest Vista College will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, November 26th.
Thank you for considering Northwest Vista College! Whether you are new to college, a transfer student, or looking to gain valuable career skills, we are here to help you achieve your goals.
Northwest Vista College has an open door admissions policy, which means there are no entrance exam scores, minimum GPA, or class rankings required. The only requirement is completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Please click on each tab below for more information about deadlines and NVC policies.
Spring 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Opens: September 15, 2018
Closes: December 26, 2018
Spring 2019 Flex II
Opens: September 15, 2018
Closes: March 4, 2019
Summer 2019 Maymester
Opens: October 15, 2018
Closes: May 6, 2018
Summer 2019 Summer I and Summer 8
Opens: October 15, 2018
Closes: May 27, 2019
Summer 2019 Summer II
Opens: October 15, 2018
Closes: July 1, 2019
Fall 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Opens: October 15, 2018
Closes: August 12, 2019
Fall 2019 Flex II
Opens: October 15, 2018
Closes: October 7, 2019
Spring 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Opens: November 20th (for new students)
Closes: January 13
Spring 2019 Flex II
Opens: TBD
Closes: March 17
Summer 2019 Maymester
Opens: TBD
Closes: May 12
Summer 2019 Summer I, 8 Week, and 10 Week
Opens: TBD
Closes: June 2
Summer 2019 Summer II
Opens: TBD
Closes: July 7
Fall 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Opens: TBD
Closes: August 17
Fall 2019 Flex II
Opens: TBD
Closes: October 13
Click the link below to download a step-by-step guide of how to self-register through courses in ACES.
If you have difficulties logging into ACES, please contact the Help Desk at 210-485-0555 and select option 4 for help with ACES.
What is the Enrollment Management Period (EMP)?
The Enrollment Management Period (EMP) is always the last week before classes begin. During this time, self-registration through ACES is locked, meaning students cannot add or drop classes through ACES.
All schedule changes, either registration for additional classes or dropping classes you have already registered for, MUST be done in-person with the Main Advising Office, located in CCC 108. Schedule changes will NOT be processed over the phone or via email, and all registration is first-come, first-served.
Additionally, students will only have one opportunity to make schedule adjustments during EMP weeks.
Self-registration will open back up through ACES on the first day of classes. Students will only be able to register for courses that have not yet had their first meeting.
Example: A student registering on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. cannot register for a MW class that started at 8:00 a.m., but they can still register for a MW class that meets at 3 p.m.
New Transfer students to the Alamo Colleges and returning students who have been away from school for more than one year may still visit Vista Central prior to registering if they need to see a Certified Academic Advisor to help select their courses.
To Register For Classes During EMP:
- Students should look up their Course Registration Numbers (CRNS) through ACES prior to arriving on campus.
- Students should have a backup plan of other courses they would like to register for if the class they want is full by the time they arrive.
- Students must be prepared to pay for classes the day they register to prevent being dropped for non-payment.
- Students will visit the Main Advising Suite in CCC 108 to register.
Spring 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Begins: January 13
Ends: January 22
Spring 2019 Flex II
Begins: March 18
Ends: March 25
Summer 2019 Maymester
Begins: May 12
Ends: May 20
Summer 2019 Summer I, 8 Week, and 10 Week
Begins: June 2
Ends: June 10
Summer 2019 Summer II
Begins: July 8
Ends: July 15
Fall 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Begins: August 18
Ends: August 26
Fall 2019 Flex II
Opens: October 13
Closes: October 21
Students who do not pay for their courses by the payment deadline will be dropped for non-payment.
Students may choose to pay for their classes all in one installment or sign up for a payment plan.
Students using Financial Aid should verify that their financial aid checklist has been completed through their ACES account.
For more information about how to pay your tuition, signing up for a payment plan, or payment deadlines, visit the Business Office.
After the initial payment due date has passed, payment arrangements are due at registration. Purge for non-payment will run on the Sunday night following registration. Click the link below to learn more.
Payment And Financial Aid Resources
Spring 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Payment Deadline: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Spring 2019 Flex II
Payment Deadline: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Summer 2019 Maymester
Payment Deadline: TBD
Summer 2019 Summer I, 8 Week, and 10 Week
Payment Deadline: TBD
Summer 2019 Summer II
Payment Deadline: TBD
Fall 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Payment Deadline: TBD
Fall 2019 Flex II
Payment Deadline: TBD
Spring 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Classes Begin: January 22
Spring 2019 Flex II
Classes Begin: March 25
Summer 2019 Maymester
Classes Begin: May 20
Summer 2019 Summer I, 8 Week, and 10 Week
Classes Begin: June 10
Summer 2019 Summer II
Classes Begin: July 15
Fall 2019 16 Week and Flex I
Classes Begin: August 26
Fall 2019 Flex II
Classes Begin: October 21
SMART START Attendance Policy
Students who do not attend the first meeting of each class that they register for will be dropped from courses. Students taking online classes must complete an attendance verification activity within the first three days of class beginning. Each instructor sets their own activity.
Admissions and Enrollment Process
Select your student type below to learn more about the admissions and enrollment process, including how to register for classes.
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Specific Student Populations
Some programs offer a more specified application and enrollment process. Please review the list to see if you qualify for an alternative approach to joining the Northwest Vista College family.
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Records And Residency
The Records & Residency Office manages updates to student records, including name changes, residency status, and enrollment verification forms.
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Testing Center
Northwest Vista College's Assessment & Testing Center provides testing services including test administration of the TSI Assessment for college placement and for Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Alamo Colleges District makeup/distance examinations (with instructor approval and Testing Center acknowledgment).
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Paying for College
Northwest Vista College is committed to providing information and assistance to help all students secure the financial resources that will allow them to reach their educational goals.
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