Return to Alamo Colleges
Welcome back to the Alamo Colleges!
If you began attending Alamo Colleges but needed a break, we are thrilled to have you back! Our five Alamo Colleges are here to make getting your degree possible with AlamoONLINE, on your time, anywhere!
As a former Alamo Colleges student, to ensure you experience a frictionless transition back, AlamoONLINE has a team of dedicated Enrollment Coaches who can:
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Come back today!To speak with an Enrollment Coach, complete this form. |
Steps for applying to Alamo Colleges
If you prefer to get started on your own with the application process, follow these step-by-step instructions for returning students.
Start your college application todaySTEP 1: Find your online program.
Start your application process by visiting the search online offerings to view the various fully online programs and other offerings available at our five Alamo Colleges. Once you find an online offering, make a note of the College and the AlamoINSTITUTE, then proceed to the next step. STEP 2: Apply for admission
If you have not been enrolled at one of the Alamo Colleges in more than a year, you will need to begin a new application. To apply for admission, visit www.goapplytexas.org. If you intend to complete your degree exclusively online, then on the application, 1) select the College; 2) select the AlamoINSTITUTE; 3) check the study online box, located near the end of the form. Please allow five days for processing. STEP 3: Get help paying for college.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, visit our Financial Aid webpage. For information about scholarships, visit our Alamo Colleges Foundation. For military-affiliated students STEP 4: Log in to ACES.
Once you receive your Next Steps email, you can log in to ACES. ACES is the online center for all your student information. You will be able to register for classes, review your financial aid, and pay your tuition. To log in, visit aces.alamo.edu. You can find the login instructions on the ACES login page. If you have issues, please contact the helpdesk using the numbers listed on the ACES login page. |
Once you get your Next Steps email, you can:STEP 5: Submit transcripts and documents
Before you can register for classes, we require your official transcript. As a former student returning to one of our Alamo Colleges, you must submit the official transcript from your most recently attended colleges or universities. Transcripts must be unopened and sealed in their original envelope for consideration or sent directly from the institution electronically. For a complete list of addresses and electronic options, click on SUBMITTING A TRANSCRIPT. STEP 6: Submit proof of bacterial meningitis.
All students, age 22 and younger, must submit proof of the bacterial meningitis vaccination. Students enrolled fully online are exempt and must complete a waiver for an exemption each semester. To submit documentation, visit the Start Here tab in ACES and select "submit Bacterial Meningitis forms here. STEP 7: Take your placement test and refreshers, if required
If you have previously taken your TSI placement test, you are not required to retake it. Take your TSI placement test to determine your placement in college-level math and writing. You can take the TSI placement test at one of the Alamo Colleges with an appointment or online for an additional $25 fee from a third-party proctoring service. To schedule your TSI at one of the Alamo Colleges, visit alamo.edu/testing for specific college testing information. Depending on your TSI test results, you may be required to take refresher courses. STEP 8: Meet with an Advisor before registering
To schedule a web conference, phone call, or face-to-face appointment with your college advisor, follow these steps.
For more information about walk-in hours, visit your college’s advising webpage.STEP 9: Pay your bill.
To reserve your courses and avoid being dropped, you can pay your tuition before the deadlines with the following options:
For more information on available payment options, visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Pay your bill.” For military-affiliated students |
Steps to register
To add or drop online classes
Follow these steps. If you need assistance along the way, don't hesitate to reach out to your:
Alamo College's Academic Advising Center
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Important Dates
Here are a few important upcoming dates to consider so you don't miss out on the courses you need to continue your online learning journey!
Spring 2023
Wintermester | 16 Week | Flex I | Start Two | Flex II | |
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Application Deadline |
Nov. 28 | Jan. 2 | Jan. 2 | Jan. 16 | Feb. 27 |
Registration Deadline |
Dec. 6 | Jan. 10 | Jan. 10 | Jan. 24 | March 7 |
Classes Start |
Dec. 12 | Jan. 17 | Jan. 17 | Jan. 30 | March 20 |
Classes End |
Dec. 30 | May 13 | May 13 | March 11 | May 13 |
For a full list of dates, visit Academic/Registration Calendars
Need help registering for classes?
Contact your Alamo Colleges' advisor
To schedule a web conference, phone call, or face-to-face appointment with your college advisor, follow these steps.
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For more information, visit your College’s advising webpage. |