Welcome to Online Learning

First Time in College

You are a first-time-in-college student if you have never attended a college or university after you earned a high school diploma or GED. You might have entered the workforce afterward and now would like to pursue a college education.

Some College, No Degree

If you have earned college credit but did not finish, online learning may help you reach your academic goals. As an online student, you can attend college while remaining connected to your personal life and engaged in your professional work.

Return to Alamo Colleges

If you have previously attended one of the five colleges, but have not been enrolled for over a year, it is never too late to return. The Alamo Colleges have plenty of online learning opportunities so you can complete your academic goals on your terms.

Start Here, Finish There

Do you want to start your college education at one of the five colleges and finish your degree at a 4-year college or university? If so, we can help you begin this process. You can earn your Associate’s here and then graduate with a Bachelor’s there.

7,512

exclusively online students enrolled in Fall 2019

83

fully-online degree, certificate, and award offerings

$99

per credit hour, the in-district, fully-online tuition rate

$170

per credit hour, the out-of-district* fully-online tuition rate

Northeast Lakeview College

Northwest Vista College

Palo Alto College

San Antonio College

St. Philip's College

Online course offerings

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Studying Online

Before beginning an online course, it’s important that you are prepared for success. Although the decision to become an online student is highly personal, we’ve compiled a list of reflective questions to help guide your decision.

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What You Actually Learn in Online Classes

When you begin an online course, you can expect to learn about general subject areas. However, as an online student, you acquire several marketable skills that are highly celebrated in both personal and professional environments.

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Learn About Yourself With An Online Career Coach

Picture yourself in five years. It’s exciting to imagine your future, but to get started, you must take certain steps. The first is determining which online program at the Alamo Colleges to enroll in. Not sure what to enroll in?

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