#15toFinish
KNOW THE PROBLEM
The math is clear: in order to graduate on time, students must take at least 15 credits per semester or 30 credits per year. But even amongst full-time students, the majority are taking credit loads that automatically put them on a 3- to 4- year plan for an associate degree and a 5-year plan for a bachelor’s degree. Each extra semester comes with a cost, and the longer it takes, the more life gets in the way – decreasing the likelihood students will ever earn their degree. Further complicating the matter, federal financial aid policies require students to be enrolled in just 12 credits each semester to be eligible for assistance, creating a de facto standard that 12 credits are “full-time.” The result: students graduate late, if at all, and rack up unnecessary time and debt in the process.
Don't hesitate, pledge to graduate on time and commit to 15 to finish today!
Taking at least 15 credits per semester, or 30 credits per academic year ensures that you are on track to complete your degree on time.
LEARN WHAT 15 TO FINISH IS ALL ABOUT BY VIEWING THE VIDEO BELOW:
- You can save $$$ by not paying extra tuition
- Avoid taking on more debt
- Start working and earning faster
- Up your chances for making a higher GPA
- Reduce the odds that you'll drop out
You can meet with your advisor to speak about 15 to Finish and your degree plan.
To schedule a Zoom APPOINTMENT with your ASSIGNED Certified Advisor all you need to do is:
- Log in to your ACES Account & click on the “Start Here” tab
- Select the “Alamo NAVIGATE” icon
- Click “Login”
- Select the “Appointments” tab
- Select “Schedule an Appointment”
- Select the Reason for your appointment and hit Next
- Select the Location and hit Next
- Select the Day and Time that works for you and hit Next
- Enter “Zoom Appointment” in the Notes box
- Review the selection and confirm your appointment
Remember:
- New SAC students are assigned an advisor, and can then begin scheduling appointments, AFTER attending a general advising session
- Appointments are available for students who have an ASSIGNED ADVISOR. Visit "My Page" on ACES to view "My Advisor".
- Log into the ACES Portal with Alamo Colleges District username and password.
- Click on My Page Tab on the left-side tool bar.
- Click on Register Here icon.
- Click on Proceed to Registration and complete survey, if applicable.
- Click on Register for Classes.
- Select appropriate Term from the drop-down menu, then click Continue (*DO NOT select COM/CE Term)
- Enter Search Criteria
- Enter Subject (i.e., ENGL, MATH)
- Enter Course Number (i.e., 1301, 1314)
- Click Advanced Search
- Enter College (i.e., San Antonio College), then click Search
- Review all courses listed, expand Meeting Times column for course days, times and method of instruction.
- Under Title click course name (i.e., Composition I) for important course information
- To register, click on the Add button next the desired course. Use the worksheet above to write down day(s) and time of course.
- Click Submit at the bottom right corner
- To search for another course, click Search Again on the upper right-hand corner and begin process again.
- To view class schedule, click on Schedule Details on the lower left-hand corner.
View our Transfer Advising Guides (TAG) for select four-year institutions. These will assist you in selecting courses that meet your SAC degree requirements and those for your potential bachelor program.