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Founded in 1985 from the desire to provide higher education to residents of south San Antonio, Palo Alto College has spent more than 30 years serving over 100,000 individuals throughout San Antonio, Bexar County, and surrounding counties.

On Campus News

The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from Palo Alto College

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    Return to Campus Plan

    Out of an abundance of caution, Palo Alto College has made changes to the way we provide instruction and operate in light of the evolving concerns related to the coronavirus.
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    PAC awarded $1.3M grant by U.S. DoEd

    Alamo Colleges District-Palo Alto College has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program to support eligible students in their pursuit of higher education.
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    Spotlight Series: Ronda O'Cana

    Over the past few years, Palo Alto College has dedicated renewed energy toward making sure students' basic needs are met as this can improve the trajectory of their educational careers.
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    Spotlight Series: Erron Gonzalez

    With many summer activities being canceled due to COVID-19, Palo Alto College has taken their Summer Programs to a virtual space.
    Read her story
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    Community Column: Free virtual Summer Programs

    As Palo Alto College is operating remotely through the summer, our annual Summer Programs will be offered virtually.
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Upcoming Events

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    Return to Campus Info Session

    Wednesday, August 19, 4–5 p.m.
    Join us for one of our Return to Campus info sessions!
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    Return to Campus Info Session

    Friday, August 21, 4–5 p.m.
    Join us for one of our Return to Campus info sessions!
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    Fall 16-week session begins

    Monday, August 24
    Welcome back, Palominos! Classes for Fall 16-week session begins on Monday, Aug. 24. For more information about registration, important dates, and remote resources, visit alamo.edu/pac/remote-register.
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    Lunch with the President

    Monday, August 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
    Grab your lunch and join this open forum with Dr. Robert Garza, president of Palo Alto College. Students are invited to bring any questions they might have about remote teaching and learning or the college experience in general.
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    Return to Campus Info Session

    Tuesday, August 25, 3–4 p.m.
    Join us for one of our Return to Campus info sessions!
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    Return to Campus Info Session

    Wednesday, August 26, 9–10 a.m.
    Join us for one of our Return to Campus info sessions!
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    Social Circles: Food Demonstration: Pizza

    Thursday, August 27, 4 - 5 p.m.
    Join us as we start the semester off with a pizza party! Unlike a traditional pizza party, we will be heating up our ovens, getting our hands dirty and preparing them together. 
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    2020-2021 Scholarship Application Deadline

    Sunday, September 6
    Complete one application to be eligible for over 40 scholarship opportunities for the 2020-2021 academic year! Final Deadline : Sept. 6, 2020