Advising Centers
Academic advising and career advising builds a culture of integrated practices and shared responsibilities. Academic and career advising is a series of ongoing and intentional conversations among students, faculty, and staff that establish a pathway to the realization of educational, career, and life goals. Through collaborative teaching and learning, the advising process empowers our diverse student populations to explore and navigate their academic and career pathways.
Each student is assigned a certified advisor who will assist you with developing a degree plan, registering for courses, completing a financial aid appeal, exploring careers, and researching transfer opportunities.
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Out of an abundance of caution, Palo Alto College and the entire Alamo Colleges District have made some temporary changes to the way we provide instruction and operate in light of the concerns related to the coronavirus. Our teams are a ready to provide assistance remotely, so please contact them via phone or email to get started.
BOLD (Business Opportunities Leadership Demand Occupations) Advising Center
The BOLD Advising Center assists students who are studying programs in business, landscape, logistics, and other career and technical education degrees and certificates.
Phone: 210-486-3366
Carmen Velasquez - Avila College Tip: Do something today that your future self will thank you for |
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Mako Ivory College Tip: You cannot “wing-it”, plan adequate study time for every class. |
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Christina Barrera College Tip: Make today the perfect day to be AWESOME! |
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Selso Casares College Tip: Never be afraid to ask questions at Palo Alto College, we are here to help you succeed. |
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Elena Olivo College Tip: The start of your journey is full of unknowns, the middle of it is hard work, the end of it is gratification. |
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Rafael Sayago College Tip: In college as in life, a positive approach will lend strength to challenging days. |
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SEED (Service Education Empowerment Diversity) Advising Center
The SEED Advising Center assists students who are studying programs in education, criminal justice, kinesiology, fine and performing arts, communications, psychology, and social work.
Phone: 210-486-3131
Nidia Lopez College Tip: Be present, ask questions, take notes and study! |
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Elizabeth Garcia College Tip: It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop! |
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Nora Arredondo College Tip: Sometimes in life we fail, but never give up, that is where our greatest lessons are found. |
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David Mancha College Tip: Always strive to do your best, and never be afraid to ask questions! |
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Advising Center
The STEM Advising Center assists students who are studying programs in the science, technology, engineering, and math areas.
Phone: 210-486-3660
Maria Diaz-Viesca |
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Nancy Gonzales College Tip: Always back up your assignments to a spare flash drive when our technology gets a little glitchy. |
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Danielle E. Medina College Tip: Get involved on campus- Join a college club, sport, community service, volunteer for a campus event, etc. Don’t be afraid to be active on campus. |
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Jennifer Huebenthal College Tips: Invest in yourself and your dreams, your worth it! |
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Shawn Melendes College Tip: Try to soak in as much information as possible and use the resources that are available to you. |
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Adam Rodriguez College Tip: College can be difficult mentally, physically, and emotionally. You will face new challenges and will start to question things that you previously knew. Do not fear these changes; rather embrace them! Change is the only way we can become better people and create a better future. Understand that you are not alone in this journey. Seek advice from those that have been in your same situation and that are here to help you succeed. |
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Malorie Vallejo College Tip: Always believe in yourself, and you will be unstoppable. |
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Jose Vega College Tip: Little by little will soon become a lot. |
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Veterans Affairs
The Office of Veterans Affairs assists students who are receiving VA benefits or Hazelwood Exemptions. Your assigned advisor will assist you with processing your benefits, developing a degree plan, registering for courses, completing a financial aid appeal, exploring careers, and researching transfer opportunities.
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Disability Support Services
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College Tip: Be your own advocate! |
Contact Information
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Michael Ximenez Brenda Espinoza Phone: 210-486-3300 |
Summer Hours (June-July) Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. |
Regular Hours (Aug.–May) Monday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. |