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Registering for Classes

Find resources to navigate the course schedule and registration process.

Self-registration in ACES

Follow the steps below to register for or drop online classes through the ACES Portal. 

1. Log in to the ACES Portal with your Username and Password.

ACES Portal
For assistance logging into ACES, please call our IT Helpdesk at (210) 485-0555 

2. Select the Home or Enrollment tab   

3. Locate the Register for Classes card   

4. Click Visit Registration Portal   

5. Select Register Now (First-time users: Complete and submit the required survey)

6. Select Register for Classes  

7. Select the Term you will enroll in (i.e., Fall, Spring, or Summer) and click Continue.

8. You may need to scroll down to see the correct term. You will receive a registration error message if you select a term that starts with CE or COM.

9. Select the Subject you are looking for (i.e. ENGL) and the Course Number (i.e. 1301).

10. Select Advanced Search to select the institution you wish to attend.

11. You can also search for online courses in Advanced Search by selecting a fully distance education course under Instructional Methods. Once the information is entered, select Search at the bottom. A list of all courses meeting the criteria you entered will appear.

12. Identify Online Classes

  • No shaded meeting days = Fully online (no scheduled class times)
  • The attribute column should indicate Online Class
  • Click the course title to review full class details
  • Click Add next to your selected course
  • In the Summary section, click Submit.
    • Status will change from Pending to Registered
  • To add additional classes, click Search Again
  • Repeat Steps 4–9

13. To drop classes

  • Under the Action column, select Web Drop Prior to Term
  • Click Submit

14. Review Costs

  • Return to ACES Home or Enrollment tab
  • Locate the Register for Classes card
  • Click Visit Registration Portal
  • Under Student Account

Make an Appointment with Assigned Advisor

To schedule a web conference, phone call, or face-to-face appointment with your college advisor, follow these steps.

1. Log in to the ACES Portal with your Username and Password.

ACES Portal
For assistance logging into ACES, please call our IT Helpdesk at (210) 485-0555

2. Select Academics from the top bar.

3. Click Navigate FS (Graduation cap)

4. Select Schedule an appointment located in the upper right corner.

5. Select Advising for the type of appointment, the service you need, and pick a Date.

6. Select Find Available Time.

7. Select the date and time that works best for you.

8. Select how you would like to meet your advisor (in-person, online). Add anything you would like to share.

9. Select the type of reminders you would prefer (email, text), verify your contact information, and click Schedule.

10. A confirmation email will be sent to your email after scheduling your appointment.

Important dates

  • Parts of Term

    First day to apply for admission: Sept. 1, 2024

     

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week 

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Aug. 25 - Dec. 13

    Aug. 25 - Oct. 18

    Aug. 25 - Sept. 27

    Sept. 8 - Dec. 13

    Sept. 29 - Nov. 1

    Oct. 20 - Dec. 13

    Nov. 3 - Dec. 6

    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. 15, 2025

    Aug. 15, 2025

    Aug. 15, 2025

    Aug. 29, 2025

    Sept. 19, 2025

    Oct.10, 2025

    Oct. 24, 2025

    Registration deadline

    Aug. 24, 2025

    Aug. 24, 2025

    Aug. 24, 2025

    Sept. 7, 2025

    Sept. 28, 2025

    Oct. 19, 2025

    Nov. 2, 2025

    Census date

    Sept. 10, 2025

    Sept. 2, 2025

    Aug. 28, 2025

    Sept. 19, 2025

    Oct. 2, 2025

    Oct. 27, 2025

    Nov. 6, 2025

    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
  • Parts of Term

    First day to apply for admission: Sept. 1, 2025

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Term dates

    Dec. 15, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2026

    Jan. 20 - May 16

    Jan. 20 - March 21

    Jan. 20 - Feb. 21

    Term length

    3 weeks

    16 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

     

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Feb. 2 - May 16

    Feb. 23 - April 4

    March 23 - May 16

    April 6 - May 9

    Term length

    14 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Dec. 1, 2025

    Dec. 29, 2025

    Dec. 29, 2025

    Dec. 29, 2025

    Registration deadline

    Dec. 14, 2025 Jan. 19, 2026 Jan. 19, 2026 Jan. 19, 2026

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    Dec. 16, 2025

    Feb. 4, 2026

    Jan. 27, 2026

    Jan. 23, 2026

     

     

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Jan. 19, 2026

    Feb. 9, 2026

    March 9, 2026

    March 9, 2026

    Registration deadline

    Feb. 1, 2026 Feb. 22, 2026 March 22, 2026 April 5, 2026

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Feb. 26, 2026

    March 30, 2026

    April 9, 2026

    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
  • Parts of Term

    First day to apply for admission: Sept. 1, 2025

     

    Maymester

    Summer I 8 Week

    Summer I

    Summer II 8 Week

    Summer 10 Week

    Summer III 8 Week

    Summer II

    Term dates

    May 18 - June 4 May 18 - July 9 June 8 - July 9 June 8 - July 30 June 8 - Aug. 14 June 22 - Aug. 14 July 13 - Aug. 14

    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

    May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026 May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    June 8, 2026

    June 29, 2026

    Registration deadline

    May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026 June 7, 2026 June 7, 2026 June 7, 2026 June 21, 2026 July 12, 2026

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    May 19, 2026 May 26, 2026 June 11, 2026 June 16, 2026 June 29, 2026 June 30, 2026 July 16, 2026

    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
  • Parts of Term

    First day to apply for admission: Sept. 1, 2025

     

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week 

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Aug. 24 - Dec. 12

    Aug. 24 - Oct. 17

    Aug. 24 - Sept. 26

    Sept. 8 - Dec. 12

    Sept. 28 - Oct. 31

    Oct. 19 - Dec. 12

    Nov. 2 - Dec. 5

    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. 14, 2026

    Aug. 14, 2026

    Aug. 14, 2026

    Aug. 29, 2026

    Sept. 18, 2026

    Oct. 9, 2026

    Oct. 23, 2026

    Registration deadline

    Aug. 23, 2026

    Aug. 23, 2026

    Aug. 23, 2026

    Sept. 7, 2026

    Sept. 27, 2026

    Oct. 18, 2026

    Nov. 1, 2026

    Census date

    Sept. 9, 2026

    Aug. 31, 2026

    Aug. 27, 2026

    Sept. 21, 2026

    Oct. 1, 2026

    Oct. 26, 2026

    Nov. 5, 2026

    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
  • Parts of Term

    First day to apply for admission: Sept. 1, 2025

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Term dates

    Dec. 14, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027

    Jan. 19 - May 15

    Jan. 19 - March 20

    Jan. 19 - Feb. 20

    Term length

    3 weeks

    16 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

     

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Feb. 1 - May 15

    Feb. 22 - April 3

    March 22 - May 15

    April 5 - May 8

    Term length

    14 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Nov. 30, 2026

    Dec. 28, 2026

    Dec. 28, 2026

    Dec. 28, 2026

    Registration deadline

    Dec. 13, 2026 Jan. 18, 2027 Jan. 18, 2027 Jan. 18, 2027

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    Dec. 15, 2026

    Feb. 3, 2027

    Jan. 26, 2027

    Jan. 22, 2027

     

     

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Jan. 18, 2027

    Feb. 8, 2027

    March 8, 2027

    March 8, 2027

    Registration deadline

    Jan. 31, 2027 Feb. 21, 2027 March 21, 2027 April 4, 2027

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    Feb. 12, 2027

    Feb. 25, 2027

    March 30, 2027

    April 8, 2027

    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
  • Parts of Term

    First day to apply for admission: Sept. 1, 2026

     

    Maymester

    Summer I 8 Week

    Summer I

    Summer II 8 Week

    Summer 10 Week

    Summer III 8 Week

    Summer II

    Term dates

    May 17 - June 5 May 17 - July 8 June 7 - July 8 June 7 - July. 29 June 7 - Aug. 13 June 21 - Aug. 13 July 12 - Aug. 13

    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

    May 3, 2027 May 3, 2027 May 24, 2027 May 24, 2027 May 24, 2027

    June 7, 2027

    June 28, 2027

    Registration deadline

    May 16, 2027 May 16, 2027 June 6, 2027 June 6, 2027 June 6, 2027 June 20, 2027 July 11, 2027

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    May 18, 2027 May 24, 2027 June 10, 2027 June 15, 2027 June 28, 2027 June 29, 2027 July 15, 2027

    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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