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It’s not too early to start your transfer plan
Whether you decide to pursue your credentials at the Alamo Colleges or complete some courses here before transferring to a 4-year institution, you can do so on your time, anywhere, with AlamoONLINE.
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Regardless of your reason to start here and finish there, Certified Academic Advisors are available to help prepare you as you begin your online degree at one of the Alamo Colleges. To schedule a web conference, phone call, or face-to-face appointment with your college advisor, follow these steps.
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Get started today!To speak with an Enrollment Coach, complete this form. |
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Apply and get accepted to college!Applying is free and easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application.
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Next Steps
Access Student Portal
The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.
Submit Documents
You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:
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Get Registered
Orientation and Registration
Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students. Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes. Make Payment
After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped. View Registration and Payment Calendar Questions about paying for college? |
About Transfer Advising Guides (TAGs)
Transfer Advising GuidesOur five Alamo Colleges know you are a student who has worked hard, and you do not want to lose time or money when you transfer. The Alamo Colleges District has numerous transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities. These agreements are called Transfer Advising Guides, or TAGs. TAGs help guide you on which required courses will transfer from Alamo Colleges to your 4-year college or university. |
Learn more about TAGsTo understand how to use and find a fully online TAG that fits your future, watch the following video.
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Steps to your successThe first step is to select a fully online TAG from a University you want to attend and which is offered by one of the Colleges. By following a TAG, you can skip the guesswork with the help of your Certified Academic Advisor and seamlessly complete your bachelor's degree. Fully online TAGs are available through: |
Did you know?You can schedule virtual drop-in advising during our peak registration season.Select your Alamo College to view their virtual drop-in advising schedule.
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NLC Advising
NVC Advising
PAC Advising
SPC Advising
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Parts of Term
16-week
Flex I
Fall First 5 Week
Start II
Fall Second 5 Week
Flex II
Fall Third 5 Week
Term dates
Aug. 28-Dec. 16
Aug. 28-Oct. 21
Aug. 28- Sept. 30
Sept. 11-Dec. 16
Oct. 2- Nov. 4
Oct. 23-Dec. 16
Nov. 6- Dec. 9 Term length
16 weeks
8 weeks
5 weeks
14 weeks
5 weeks
8 weeks
5 weeks
Key Dates
16-week
Flex I
Fall First 5 Week
Start II
Fall Second 5 Week Flex II
Fall Third 5 Week Last day to apply for admission
Aug. 7, 2023
Aug. 7, 2023
Aug. 7, 2023
Aug. 28, 2023
Sept. 18, 2023
Oct. 9, 2023
Oct. 23, 2023
Registration deadline
Aug. 27, 2023
Aug. 27, 2023
Aug. 27, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023
Oct. 1, 2023
Oct. 22, 2023
Nov. 5
Census date
Sept. 13, 2023
Sept. 5, 2022
Aug. 31, 2023
Sept. 22, 2023
Oct. 5, 2023
Oct. 30, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023
Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.
What is Census date?
- Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
- Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
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Parts of Term
Wintermester
16-week
Flex I
Spring First 5 Week Start II
Spring Second 5 Week Flex II
Spring Third 5 Week
Term dates
Dec. 18 – Jan. 5
Jan. 16 – May 11
Jan. 16 – Mar. 9
Jan. 16 – Feb. 17
Jan. 29 – May 11
Feb. 19 – Mar. 30
Mar. 18 – May 11
Apr. 1– May 11
Term length
3 weeks
16 weeks
8 weeks
5 weeks
14 weeks
5 weeks
8 weeks
5 weeks
Key Dates
Wintermester
16-week
Flex I
Spring First 5 Week
Start II
Spring Second 5 Week
Flex II
Spring Third 5 Week
Last day to apply for admission
Dec. 4, 2023
Jan. 2, 2024
Jan. 2, 2024
Jan. 2, 2024
Jan. 15, 2024
Feb. 5, 2024
Feb. 27, 2024
Mar. 18, 2024
Registration deadline
Dec. 17, 2023 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 28, 2024 Feb. 18, 2024 Mar. 18, 2024 Mar. 31, 2024 Census date
(Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)Dec. 19, 2023
Jan. 31, 2024
Jan. 23, 2024
Jan. 19, 2024 §§
Feb. 9, 2024
Feb. 22, 2024
Mar. 25, 2024
Apr. 4, 2024
Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.
What is Census date?
- Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
- Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
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Parts of Term
Maymester
Summer I 8 Week
Summer I
Summer II 8 Week
Summer 10 Week
Summer III 8 Week
Summer II
Term dates
May 13 – May 31 May 13 – July 3 June 3 – July 3 June 3 – July 25 June 3 – Aug. 8 June 17 – Aug. 8 July 8 – Aug. 8 Term length
3 weeks
8 weeks
5 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
8 weeks
5 weeks
Key Dates
Maymester
Summer I 8 Week
Summer I
Summer II 8 Week
Summer 10 Week
Summer III 8 Week
Summer II
Last day to apply for admission
Apr. 29, 2024 Apr. 29, 2024 May 22, 2024 May 20, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 3, 2024
June 24, 2024
Registration deadline
May 12, 2024 May 12, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 16, 2024 July 7, 2024 Census date
(Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)May 14, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 6, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 24, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 11. 2024 Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.
What is Census date?
- Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
- Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
For more information
Contact an Enrollment Coach, today!Enrollment Coaches are here to help you get started with the application process and to guide you through registration for fully online courses this upcoming semester. We can also connect you to an advisor, as well as refer you to services available to online students. Don't delay, call (210) 485-0110 or email AlamoONLINE@alamo.edu, today!Frequently Asked Questions |
About AlamoONLINEAlamoONLINE represents the range of opportunities for students pursuing degrees, certificates, or other offerings delivered 100% online from Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip’s College. At our Alamo Colleges, a 100% online degree, certificate, other offering, or Transfer Advising Guide (TAG) has all courses offered fully online and does not require students to come on campus or to an external site except for required proctored exams or to participate in a clinical, internship, cooperative education, or practicum site. |