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Advising for First Time in College Students


To be prepared for registration, AlamoPROMISE scholars are required to attend a New Student Orientation (NSO)/Advising for First Time In College (FTIC) Students Session before you can register for classes.

About Student Sessions

In the NSO/FTIC students session, students will become familiar with prerequisites for courses, degrees, programs, and transfer institutions.

"First Time in College (FTIC) Advising Required" registration hold is placed on the student's record until the advising requirement has been met.

Students are encouraged to consult with their certified advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, plan to transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change. Students are encouraged to stay informed of any changes that may affect them by meeting with their certified advisor regularly. 

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university selected for their continued education. The Alamo Colleges' transfer services assist students in making their transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges that will be transferable and accepted by the senior institutions they plan to attend upon transferring.   

Session Requirements

Students must have the following items on file at the college they plan to attend a session: 

  • ApplyTexas Admission application for the correct entry term
  • Alamo Colleges Student Banner ID Number
  • Qualifying College Placement Exam scores (TSI, exempting SAT/ACT, etc.)
  • Official High School Transcript
Additional NSO Information Per College

Find out more information about dates and times of upcoming NSO/FTIC students sessions below for each college:

Northeast Lakeview College Northwest Vista College
Palo Alto College St. Philip's College
San Antonio College  
Connect virtually with one of the college Welcome Centers for enrollment assistance.

Northeast Lakeview College

210-486-5193

NLC-recruitment@alamo.edu

NLC Virtual Welcome Center

Northwest Vista College

210-486-4300

NVC-admissions@alamo.edu

NVC Virtual Welcome Center

Palo Alto College

210-486-3100

PAC-recruitment@alamo.edu

PAC Virtual Welcome Center

St. Philip's College

210-486-2150

SPC-recruit@alamo.edu

SPC Virtual Welcome Center

San Antonio College

210-486-0040

SAC-outreach@alamo.edu

SAC Virtual Welcome Center