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ACD campuses and facilities are open to essential employees and students attending in-person classes. Aligning with CDC, City & County guidelines, ACD will continue to require masks at all locations. Summer and fall online registration is open. With Safety as our priority, we are implementing a slow and careful phased return to campus. Updates and information.

Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

Bexar County
Downtown San Antonio
Est. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named "Best Institutional Facility" by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunities for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Named "Rising Star" by the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Northwest Vista College

Dream Big - You Belong at Vista
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About NVC
About NVC

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with the highest quality educational experience and fulfilling our mission of Creating Opportunities for Success.
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Apply to join a group you can belong to that will support you as you prepare for nursing school and becoming nurses and/or nurse practitioners together.
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Admissions & Aid
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NVC Admissions & Aid

Northwest Vista College has an open door admissions policy, which means there are no entrance exam scores, minimum GPA or class ranking required. The only requirement is completion of a high school diploma or GED.
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Experience NVC
Experience NVC

If you’re looking for a college that creates opportunities for success, you found the right place.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College is an exciting place to learn with a beautiful campus and a staff committed to student success.

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COVID-19 Message

Northwest Vista College is providing remote services to students. The buildings are currently closed but we continue to serve you remotely throughout the college.

Vista Central: Welcome and Admissions office will be limited services all day on Friday, May 14th. For assistance please call 210-21-ALAMO. All Remote Services including Zoom lobby will resume on the next business day Monday, May 17th.

Please contact us at nvc-admissions@alamo.edu or through our online admissions chat. Online chat services are available

Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm

Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm

Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Every First Saturday of the Month 9:30am - 12:30pm

We are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times. As you wait in the lobby be sure to have your Student ID available, and you will be brought in as soon as our onboarding team member is available. Thank you

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Future Students

If you’re looking for a college that creates opportunities for success, you found the right place. At Northwest Vista College, student success means learning from one another, appreciating diversity and discovering new possibilities. More than 93 percent of students surveyed would recommend Northwest Vista College to others. Here at NVC, or Vista as it’s often called, you’ll find quality education at an affordable price. Students enjoy working together in teams and getting to know their instructors and classmates, where they build on their strengths and become critical thinkers.

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