New Student Orientation

Welcome to San Antonio College!

New Student Orientation (NSO) is a mandatory requirement for all first time college students and transfer students with less than 7 transfer credit hours. NSO ensures that students are aware of campus resources, student support services, campus safety, and the different ways they can engage on campus. NSO also includes a Group Advising (GA) session where you will register for classes.

NSO is required for:

  • First Time In College (FTIC) students (have never attended a college or university).
  • Transfer students with less than 7 credit hours that have transferred over to SAC.
  • Dual Credit students are not exempt from NSO.

NSO exceptions

  • Returning/former students
  • Transfer students with more than 7 transferred credit hours
  • Transient students (those who enroll with the intention of earning credit without pursuing a degree or certificate from SAC)

Note: If you wish to attend an orientation, please contact sac-nso@alamo.edu.

Step 1: Complete Enrollment Checklist

All enrollment steps must be completed before attending an NSO.

Enrollment Checklist

Contact your Certified Enrollment Coach for questions about the checklist.

Step 2: Sign up for New Student Orientation

Note: SAC NSO is only available for SAC students.

Register for NSO

Step 3: Check Student Email for Confirmation

Note: Once you RSVP for NSO, you will receive a confirmation email within 2-3 business days with details from the NSO team.

NSO FAQs

General FAQs