Keeping Students First
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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Spotlight Series: Andres Montez
Andres Montez, a jazz student at Palo Alto College, was named the 2021 A-JAM Student Honoree. Each year, the program invites talented jazz musicians from across the Alamo Colleges District to audition.Read more -
Palo Alto College announces $1M gift towards Educate South
Palo Alto College introduced Educate South, a new initiative to create a college-going culture in south Bexar County. In 2020, PAC announced an eight-figure gift from MacKenzie Scott, $1 million of which will support this effort.Read more -
Community Column: Save time, money with Summer Momentum Plan
This "Save time, money with Summer Momentum Plan" column by Dr. Robert Garza was originally published in his biweekly column for the San Antonio Express-News' Southside Reporter and mysanantonio.com.Read more -
PAC’s AlamoAdvise program receives NASPA Excellence Award
Palo Alto College received the 2021 NASPA Excellence Silver Award in the category of Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate Professional for its AlamoADVISE program.Learn more -
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.Learn more
Spotlight Events
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VITA
Monday, February 8Get free tax help on campus with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offering free tax assistance services for individuals and families who earn up to $55,000 annually.
Upcoming Events
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Project Access Virtual Open House
Monday, April 12, 6-7:30 p.m.Join us for our Project Access Virtual Open House event. Project Access is a unique program offered to individuals with documented intellectual disabilities. -
Financial Literacy Month: Community Resources
Tuesday, April 13, 4-5 p.m.PAC has your back inside and outside of the classroom! Join us to learn how to access emergency funds, free food, discounted Internet, and other free resources. -
Virtual story and craft at the Children's Library
Wednesday, April 14, 5–7 p.m.On April 14, join the Children's Library this fall for Story and Craft. -
Virtual Student Art Exhibition
Monday, April 19, April 19 – May 15Gallery100 invites everyone to attend the virtual Student Art Exhibition -
MicroAggression/Bystander Awareness Training for Faculty/Staff
Tuesday, April 20, 3:30-5 p.m.Palo Alto College's Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee presents "MicroAggression/Bystander Awareness Training for Faculty/Staff." -
MicroAggression/Bystander Awareness Training for Students
Wednesday, April 21, 3:30-5 p.m.Palo Alto College's Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee presents "MicroAggression/Bystander Awareness Training for Students." -
Virtual story and craft at the Children's Library
Wednesday, April 21, 5–7 p.m.On April 21, join the Children's Library this fall for Story and Craft. -
Nursing Program : Transfer Advising Session
Thursday, April 22, 1-4 p.m.University of Texas Health - San Antonio will be conducting one-on-one, 15-minute virtual advising sessions by appointment only for students who are interested in applying for their Nursing program. -
Nursing Program : Transfer Advising Session
Monday, May 3, 1-4 p.m.University of Texas Health - San Antonio will be conducting one-on-one, 15-minute virtual advising sessions by appointment only for students who are interested in applying for their Nursing program. -
Presenting Children’s Book Author Martha Simpson
Wednesday, May 5, 5–7 p.m.Join the Children's Library live as author Martha Simpson reads her book "What Not to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day".