Enroll @ SAC

Submit an application for admission via ApplyTexas.

• Visit applytexas.org to complete application
  
  
• Please allow 3-5 business days for application processing
• Questions: sac-outreach@alamo.edu
  -or- Contact a Certified Enrollment Coach

International Students:
Students who are applying for the F-1 visa from outside of the U.S. or tranferring with an F-1 visa from a U.S. college or university.

Please contact the International Students Office for enrollment assistance.
Email: sac-iso@alamo.edu

Submit official transcripts from previous schools digitally, by mail, or in-person. Transcripts must be submitted sealed or directly to SAC from your previous institution to be considered official documents.

• Email: sac-transcripts@alamo.edu
  
  
• Mailing Address:
  SAC Welcome Center
  San Antonio College
  1819 N. Main Ave.
  San Antonio, TX 78212-3941
  
  
• In-Person:
  Students may submit official, sealed transcripts in-person to the SAC Welcome Center, located in the Fletcher Administration Center (FAC) on the 2nd floor. Click here to view the campus map.
  
  
  
• Foreign transcripts will need to undergo credential evaluation. Please visit naces.org/members for accepted evaluation services.

Foreign High School Transcripts: Students may select a general evaluation/analysis*. 

Foreign College Transcripts: Students should select a course-by-course evaluation/analysis*.

* Service wording may vary by evaluation provider.

Original foreign transcript must be presented with evaluation, or a copy must be included with evaluation.

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at FAFSA.gov.

• Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
  
  
• Non-US Citizen Texas Residents:
  Submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
  Click here to download TASFA application.
  
  
• Questions: Financial Aid Office
  dst-sfs@alamo.edu
  (210) 212-5266

Access your ACES student account at aces.alamo.edu.

• Complete the AlamoENROLL Go FAAR and Test Prep modules (Start Here tab).
• Access your Student Email by clicking the “Student Email” link (top-right corner).
• Questions: sac-outreach@alamo.edu
  -or- Contact a Certified Enrollment Coach

Contact the IT Helpdesk for ACES assistance:
(210) 486-0777 (option 7)

Submit proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination, during the five-year period prior to enrollment.

• Upload documents via ACES (Start Here tab).
  Click "Submit Bacterial Meningitis Forms Here"
  
  
• Applies only to students under the age of 22.
  
  
• Questions: sac-outreach@alamo.edu
  -or- Contact a Certified Enrollment Coach

Complete the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) college-readiness exam.

• Click Here for Assessment & Testing Office hours and testing information. Located in Fletcher Administration Center (1st Floor). Please bring a current, valid photo ID.
  
  
• TSIA is currently free for:
  - Students completing the TSIA for the first-time
  - Students with expired TSI or other placement scores
  
  
• Exemptions from TSIA exam placement may apply (SAT, ACT, etc.) Click Here for a list of exemptions.
  
  
• Testing accommodations can be requested by contacting disABILITY Support Services at (210) 486-0020 or sac-DSSstudent@alamo.edu
  
  Schedule TSIA Exam
  
  Questions: Assessment & Testing Office
  sac-assessment@alamo.edu
  (210) 486-0444

Attend SAC New Student Orientation (NSO).

New Student Orientation (NSO) is an informative presentation that welcomes students attending San Antonio College for the first time.

• SAC NSO is required for:
  First-time college students and transfer students with less than 7 credit hours.
  
  

NSO Options

• Campus NSO: held in-person on the SAC campus. Group Advising (GA) and class registration included in session.

• Online NSO: completed via Canvas portal in ACES. Group Advising (GA) and class registration held separately, virtually via Zoom.
  

Register for NSO

Questions:sac-nso@alamo.edu
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Meet with an Academic Advisor to register for classes.

• First-time college students and transfer students with less than 7 credit hours will attend a Group Advising session after New Student Orientation (NSO). (See the above NSO section.)

• Transfer students with 7 credit hours or more, returning Alamo Colleges District students, and transient students can attend "Drop-In Advising" sessions or schedule an appointment with their assigned Academic Advisor.
  
  • Click here for Academic Advising Office information and hours.
    
    
• Questions: Academic Advising Office
  sac-advising@alamo.edu
  (210) 486-0334

Pay tuition and fees after class registration.

• View account balance and make payments via your ACES account.
  Make payments ahead of deadlines to avoid having classes dropped.
  Click "My Page" tab and find "My Bill" section
  
  Payment plans may be available.
  
  
• Click here for payment schedule.
  
  
• Questions: Business Office
  dst-vbo2@alamo.edu
  (210) 212-5266

The International Student Services Office is committed to helping you achieve your educational goals by providing for the special needs of international students, ensuring compliance with the laws and regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, and promoting internationalization through our services and programs.

Click Here for Information

SAC Veterans Affairs serves all military affiliated students at San Antonio College, including: Active Service Members, Guard, Reserve, Veterans, and all family members.

Click Here for Information

San Antonio College and the Alamo Colleges District believes that every student deserves a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment to thrive during their academic journey.

We support the various needs of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students by providing students and employees with the training, resources and knowledge needed to ensure that every DREAMer receives the support to successfully enroll, persist and graduate.

Click Here for Information

San Antonio College offers a wide array of services and resources for our LGBTQIA2+ student community.

Click Here for Information

The P.A.T.H. Foster Youth Program is a support system to put foster and adopted youth on a path to succeed in college. Located within Student Advocacy Centers, the program is available at all five of the Alamo Colleges.

Click Here for Information