Palo Alto College

Apply today for Fall 2021!

Registration is now open for Fall 2021, so apply today!

As we prepare for the Fall semester, our Palo Alto College community is returning to campus with renewed enthusiasm and excitement to see our students back on campus. As part of our return to campus plan, we continue to ensure the safety and wellness of everyone as we all transition to include more in-person instruction and events to start the academic year. Complete information will be available in the coming weeks.

View the the Return to Campus Plan

What is remote learning?

Remote learning occurs when the learner and instructor cannot meet in a traditional classroom setting. Although it takes place online, remote learning is different from online learning. Remote learning strives to re-create the classroom environment as the student learns through the computer. This means the student logs in to the virtual classroom environment at scheduled times to view lectures or participate in group learning activities.

For Fall 2021, up to 75% of instruction will be face-to-face (F2F). Students will be notified of the instructional method for the course at the time of registration.

For more information about how to register and identify instructional method, watch our Registration Tutorial or view page 10 of the Alamo College's District Return to Learning Student & Family Guide.

Begin your educational journey at Palo Alto College.

Whether you're new to college, transferring, or interested in taking a course, our team is available to help all incoming students through the enrollment process.

Phone:
210-486-3100

Hours of Operation:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
First Saturday of the month: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote "walk-in" sessions

If you have any questions, sign in to our Virtual Welcome Center (powered by Zoom) to speak to one of our Enrollment Coaches. Click the button below during our hours of operation to be directed to our virtual waiting room, and someone will assist you shortly.

Mondays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesdays-Fridays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 pm-5 p.m.
First Saturday of every month: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Visit the Virtual Welcome Center

Virtual New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is a mandatory requirement for first time in college students, transfer students, and for any students who has been out out of college for more than one year. Completing this requirement will help you learn how to register for classes, resources available to you at Palo Alto College, and so much more. If you have applied for admission to Palo Alto College, register for an NSO today!

Important Dates

	Fall 16 Week	Fall Flex I	Fall Start Two	Fall Flex II
Application Deadline	January 3, 2022	January 3, 2022	January 17, 2022	February 28, 2022
Registration deadline	January 17, 2022	January 17, 2022	January 30, 2022	March 20, 2022
Classes begin	January 18, 2022	January 18, 2022	January 31, 2022	March 21, 2022
Classes end	May 14, 2022	March 12, 2022	May 14, 2022	May 14, 2022

View complete Spring 2022 Registration/Payment Calendar

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Enrollment Steps

We are #PACFamily

Though the college experience might look a little different these days, the feeling is the same – one of learning, growing, and belonging. We are still one PAC Family, and we remain committed to providing access to excellent education and helping students achieve academic and personal success.

Remote Resources

We are here to support you through remote learning and beyond. Do you need access to technology? Need to purchase or rent textbooks? Want to know more about the S.H.A.R.E. Center and how to access advocacy support services remotely?

View campus resources

Virtual Tour

As Palo Alto College continues remote operations in light of concerns related to the coronavirus, you can take a “virtual tour” of our campus by checking out our interactive and printable maps.

Interactive Map

Printable Campus Map

For a list of student resources for remote teaching and learning, visit alamo.edu/coronavirus/student-resources.

For more information about the Alamo College’s District’s response to the coronavirus, please visit alamo.edu/coronavirus. If you have any questions related to the coronavirus, visit the FAQ page or email coronavirus@alamo.edu.