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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 35 years serving over 150,000 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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    PAC Family Plática: Bryan Villarreal

    Tune in to our latest PAC Family Plática featuring Bryan Villarreal, student at Palo Alto College.
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    Community Column: PAC serving up more education opportunities

    This "Palo Alto College serving up more education opportunities" column by Dr. Robert Garza was originally published in his biweekly column for the San Antonio Express-News' Southside Reporter and mysanantonio.com.
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    PAC celebrates America Recycles Day with a sustainable fashion show

    Alamo Colleges District–Palo Alto College is hosting its 11th Annual America Recycles Day Fashion Show virtually on Thursday, Nov. 18, to celebrate America Recycles Day.
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    Community Column: PAC honors and supports military veterans

    This "Palo Alto College honors and supports military veterans" column by Dr. Robert Garza was originally published in his biweekly column for the San Antonio Express-News' Southside Reporter and mysanantonio.com.
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    Educate South Community Impact: Palomino Pumpkin Patch

    As a part of our Educate South initiative, we hosted our annual Palomino Pumpkin Patch to increase exposure to our college for potential future students. Student Lisa Perales talks about her experience attending the event.
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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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Upcoming Events

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    Final Exam Reviews

    Monday, December 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    In preparation for finals, Tutoring Services is offering various Final Exam Reviews from Dec. 6-10 in person and online.
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    Financial Literacy Game Night

    Wednesday, December 8, 6-7 p.m.
    Join Palo Alto College to test your financial literacy trivia knowledge and possibly win some swag from your college!
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    Countdown to College - Dec. 13

    Monday, December 13, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    On Monday, December 13, visit Countdown to College at Palo Alto College from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Palomino Center.
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    Pop-Up Market

    Wednesday, December 15, 3— 5 p.m.
    Palo Alto College and the San Antonio Food Bank are hosting a Pop Up Market to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through this no-contact, drive-through event.
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    Countdown to College - Jan. 13

    Thursday, January 13, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    On Thursday, January 13, visit Countdown to College at Palo Alto College from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Palomino Center.
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    Spring 2022 Registration Deadline

    Monday, January 17
    Spring Registration deadline is Monday, January 17 – Enroll now and get the classes you need!