Advising

Drop-in advising is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. When visiting the department without an appointment, you can expect extended wait times. We would like for you to have the best possible advising experience so, for your convenience, consider virtual drop-ins. 

September 3 - December 14 (Monday - Saturday)

* On-campus drop-ins are located in the Moody Learning Center (MLC) on the ground floor. 

Drop-In Services:

• Receive brief (~ 15 mins) advising guidance 
• Get assistance with general questions
• Review Registration PIN tasks 
• Identify resources to support your success in school
• Complete Change of Major and Change of Primary Institution requests

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULED VIRTUAL DROP-IN SERVICES

NOTE: Transient (visiting) students are able to meet with advisors through in-person and virtual (Zoom) drop-ins only

• September 4 - December 7: Advising appointments available
• Receive 30-45 min guidance through your ASSIGNED ADVISOR
• New SAC students, are assigned an advisor by census day of their first semester on campus and, can begin scheduling appointments after attending a general advising session. 
• Visit Advising How-to Guides to learn how to schedule appointments
• Get assistance with Dismissal petitions, Financial Aid appeals, and Graduation applications
• Review your Individual Success Plan (ISP)
• Complete advising before submitting 3-peat/27-hour Tuition Appeal
• Learn how to petition for Course Overloads
• Contact the Advising Office if your assigned advisor's schedule does not appear in Navigate 

* Visit "My Page" on ACES to view "My Advisor" & contact your advising institute if you do not have an assigned advisor:

• BPSI: sac-bpsi@alamo.edu 
• CCAI: sac-ccai@alamo.edu 
• FTIC: sac-fticadvis@alamo.edu 
• HBSI: sac-hbsi@alamo.edu 
• STEM: sac-stem@alamo.edu

Please include your Banner ID number

NOTE: Registration before an upcoming deadline requires payment in full or, to avoid being dropped on the payment deadline, you should consider establishing a Payment Plan  

Here are important dates for you to take note of:

• FALL 2024 PAYMENT DEADLINES (7:30 P.M.)
  • August 22, 2024
  • August 29, 2024
  • September 5, 2024
  • September  19, 2024
  • September 26, 2024
  • October 17, 2024
  • October 24, 2024
  • October 31, 2024

• COLLEGE CLOSURES & DEADLINES:
  • September 2, 2024: Labor Day
  • September 13, 2024: Student Success Division Retreat
  • October 25, 2024: Employee Development Day (TENTATIVE)
  • November 28 -  December 1, 2024: Thanksgiving Weekend
  • November 30, 2024: Submission deadline for Change of Primary Institution (Spring 2025)
  • December 19, 2024 - January 1, 2025: Winter Break
  • January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day
  • February 28, 2025: SAC Scores (Limited in-person advising services only)
  • March 17-23, 2025: Spring Break
  • March 31, 2025: Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • April 18-20, 2025: Easter Holiday
  • April 30, 2025: Submission deadline for Change of Primary Institution (Summer 2025)
  • May 2, 2025: Fiesta Holiday
  • May, 2025: Commencement Ceremony (Date pending)
  • June 19, 2025: Juneteenth Holiday
  • July 4, 2025: Independence Day Holiday
  • July 31, 2025: Submission deadline for Change of Primary Institution (Fall 2025)

• Learn how to Register for Classes
  • Select your Term e.g. Fall 2024
  • Remember, Wintermester is part of the spring term and Maymester is part of the summer term.
  • Consider registering for the entire academic year at once using Full Academic Year Registration (FAYR)
  • Here is a helpful video on how to register for courses

• • If you need to withdraw from a course, watch the video below:

• For dates and deadlines, visit the Registration Calendar
• Browse the Course Schedule (Filter courses by selecting San Antonio College)
• Review Degree and Certificate plans 
• Search Course Descriptions, for details on classes in your Program of Study

Submission Dates

• Fall 2024: May 1 - June 27, 2024 (before 11:59 p.m.)
• Spring 2025: September 9 - November 1, 2024 (before 11:59 p.m.)
• Summer 2025: No Appeal Process

Complete your SAP Appeal

• Watch this brief tutorial:

• Update your GPS degree plan in ACES
• Make your SAP appointment in Navigate or visit Advising in Moody Learning Center (MLC) ground floor to schedule your session 
• Complete your Reasons for Appealing in ACES (Visit Writing Center for help preparing your reasons)
  • Log onto Alamo Colleges ACES Portal
  • Select “Student” tab
  • Select “Web Services” link
  • Select “Financial Aid” link
  • Select “Appeal for Financial Aid Reinstatement” link
  • Complete the 3 required statements for the online Appeal form
    • Reason for suspension
    • Action Plan
    • Educational Goals
• Submit supporting documentation to the Financial Aid office within seven (7) days

Students completing SAP appeals must be current SAC students:

• If you are not a SAC student, contact your home school’s Advising department
• If you have not taken classes for more than a year, ask for help at our SAC Welcome Center