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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Advocacy resources available to Palo Alto College students
This " Advocacy resources available to Palo Alto College students" 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 -
This Texas community college group is offering free tuition – and much more
This story by Wayne D’Orio was originally published in The Hechinger Report – a national nonprofit news organization.Read more -
Palo Alto College announced as no-cost COVID-19 testing site
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will be hosting no-cost COVID-19 testing at several Alamo Colleges District facilities, including Palo Alto College, to help reduce wait times in the area.Read more -
Return to Campus Plan
With Omicron cases on the rise across the country, including Texas, Palo Alto College offers an update on where we stand as we are preparing for the Spring 2022 semester.Learn more -
Goodwill SA employees receive certificates through UpSkillSA!
Goodwill San Antonio employees were recently awarded Level 1 Certificates from Palo Alto College as part of the UpSkillSA! CertificatePLUS program.Read more -
Free textbooks for Palo Alto College students
The AlamoBOOKS+ program will provide free textbook rentals to all returning and new students through a new partnership with Barnes & Noble College.Learn more
Spotlight Events
Upcoming Events
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Virtual Palomino Round-Up
Tuesday, January 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Welcome back, Palominos! Student Life is kicking off the Spring 2022 semester with Palomino Round-up! -
VITA
Tuesday, January 18Get 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. -
Pop-Up Market
Thursday, January 27, 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. -
King and Queen Application
Wednesday, February 2Apply to run for PACfest King or Queen on AlamoExperience. -
Student Athlete Orientation
Tuesday, February 8, 4 - 6 p.m.Mandatory meeting for all student athletes to discuss academic and athletic requirements, volunteer work, and the signing of the athletic handbook. For more information, call (210) 486-3800 -
Jacket & Sock Drive
Saturday, February 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us in donating gently used men’s and women’s jackets and new, unused socks. Our goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of socks to help the homeless stay warm! -
Spring Break
Monday, March 14Palo Alto College, and the entire Alamo Colleges District, will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 14 through Sunday, March 20. -
PACfest 2022
Thursday, April 7, Noon-10 p.m.Are you ready to Fiesta on the south side? Palo Alto College will host PACfest 2022, an annual official Fiesta® San Antonio event, on Thursday, April 7 -
Easter Holiday
Friday, April 15The campus and district offices will be closed April 15-17 for the Easter Holiday. -
Pop-Up Market
Thursday, April 28, 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.