Welcome to St. Philip's College
St. Philip's College, founded in 1898, is a comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness. As a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Philip's College is a vital facet of the community, responding to the needs of a population rich in ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity.
St. Philip's News, Annoucements and Success Stories
St. Philip’s College is the pride of San Antonio's Eastside and our success stories prove that we are one of the 10 Most Admired Universities and Colleges and Top 20 Community Colleges in Texas.
Find out why we are the most admired college in the state.
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SPC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Latinas in Mass Media
SPC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a focus on Latinas in Mass Media, through the lens of four powerful voices: Jessie Degollado, Amanda Hernandez, Melissa Vela-Wiliamson and Mayde Gomez.Learn More -
St. Philip’s College Loses Oldest Alumnus
Gertha Lockett Murphy, born May 20, 1913, in Goodwill, Texas, passed away on Sept. 20, 2022. She was the oldest living alumnus of St. Philip’s College and Alamo Colleges District (ACD).Learn More -
St. Philip’s College to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month with New Building
SPC will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Southwest Campus on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. The Welding and Auto Collision Center.Learn More -
SPC President Receives Donation of Aircraft
St. Philip’s College President Dr. Adena Williams Loston got a big surprise during a recent live interview on Daytime with Kimberly & Esteban. San Antonio businessman Dick Tips gifted the college an aircraft.Learn More -
SPC Veteran Affairs Awarded ‘Gold Standard’
SPC Office of Veteran Affairs received the 2022 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) – Gold Level by the Texas Veterans Commission.Learn More -
SPC joins ‘See Yourself in Cyber’ National Partnership with HBCUs
The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) recently announced the launch of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Career Program.Learn More -
SPC Faculty, Dean Appointed to THECB Committees
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Harrison Keller recently announced committee appointments, which include several St. Philip’s College employees.Learn More -
SPC Student Tony Sanders Selected as 2022 Trustmark Workforce Development Scholar
St. Philip’s College student, Tony Sanders, was recently awarded the Trustmark Workforce Development ScholarshipLearn More -
U.S. Secretary of Labor visits the Alamo Colleges District
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently joined Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores, SPC President Dr. Adena Williams Loston and others to tour the SPC - Southwest Campus as part of his support of the city’s Ready to Work program.Learn More -
SPC Celebrate Legacy Day
ACD Board of Trustees, Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores, President Dr. Adena Williams Loston and SPC leadership joined community leaders and neighbors to celebrate Legacy Day.Learn More -
All-new Alamo Colleges District Mobile App
The Alamo Colleges District has an all-new mobile app that provides current students with easier mobile access to college resources and student account information.Learn More -
St. Philip’s College plans to offer bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity
SPC will begin pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.Learn More
Spotlight Events
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Thursday, September 15St. Philip’s College celebrates the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) from September 15 – October 15, 2022.
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Financial Aid Appeal
Monday, September 12Financial Aid appeals for the Spring 2023 semester are currently being accepted via your ACES portal from September 12-November 4, 2022 after the FIRST meeting with your certified academic advisor.
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Fall 2022 Registration
Thursday, July 21Fall 2022 Registration is available. Students, find out when you are eligible to register today!
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Student Laptop Check Out
Monday, June 27Student Loaner laptop computers are available for immediate check out to assist students, while equipment last or is available. There are no costs involved in checking out the item.
All Upcoming Events
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Vice President for Student Success Forum
Monday, September 26, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMJoin us on Monday, September 26, 2022, as we hear from three candidates during the Vice President for Student Success Forum. -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinas in Mass Media
Wednesday, September 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us as we host a discussion panel on Latinas in Mass Media featuring Jessie Degollado, Amanda Henderson, Melissa Vela-Williamson, and Mayde Gomez. -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Beat Your Stress Away
Wednesday, September 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMJoin Student Life as they host "Beat Your Stress Away with a Piñata" sponsored by SPC Future United Latino Leaders for Change (FULLC). -
Surgical Technology Information Session
Wednesday, September 28, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMIf you're interested in applying to the Surgical Technology Program at St. Philip's College, an information session is going to be held to provide you with an overview of the career of being a surgical technologist. -
Tiger PAWS Call for Submissions
Friday, September 30Get published and win prizes! Be an editor and compete for scholarships! -
Nursing Program Open House
Monday, October 3, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMJoin us for an information session for prospective VN Students or LVN/Military to ADN Nursing Students. -
Health Information Technology Program Information Session
Monday, October 3, 6:00 PMProspective students interested in learning more about the Health Information Technology (HIT) program need to email the faculty listed to request registration for the information session. -
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Information Sessions
Tuesday, October 4, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMLearn about careers in physical therapy, our Physical Therapist Assistant Program and how to apply to the program! -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Karaoke
Wednesday, October 5, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMJoin us as the SPC Future United Latino Leaders for Change (FULLC) hosts Karaoke in the Turbon Student Center. -
Surgical Technology Information Session
Wednesday, October 5, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMIf you're interested in applying to the Surgical Technology Program at St. Philip's College, an information session is going to be held to provide you with an overview of the career of being a surgical technologist.