Self-registration steps

1. Log in to the ACES Portal with your Username and Password.

   ACES Portal

   For assistance logging into ACES, please call our IT Helpdesk at 210-485-0555

2. Select Student on the left-hand menu.
3. Select Register Here
4. Select Proceed to Registration.

   First-time users, you will be asked to complete a survey.

5. Submit survey once completed, if applicable
6. Select Prepare for Registration to verify your registration status
7. Select the Term you will enroll in (i.e., Fall, Spring, or Summer) and click Continue.

   You may need to scroll down to see the correct term. You will receive a registration error message if you select a term that starts with CE or COM.

8. If you have remaining enrollment steps, they will be listed in red. To register, return to the menu by selecting Registration.
9. Select Register for Classes
10. Select Term and Continue.

    Example: Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022 (do not select terms that begin with CE)

11. Select the Subject you are looking for (i.e. ENGL) and the Course Number (i.e. 1301).

    Select Advanced Search to select the institution you wish to attend.

    You can also search for online courses in Advanced Search by selecting a fully distance education course under Instructional Methods. Once the information is entered, select Search at the bottom. A list of all courses meeting the criteria you entered will appear.

12. Select Add when you have chosen a course.

    Shaded days indicate when a class meets. If no days are shaded, the class is fully online with no set meeting time.

    Select course name under Title to view full class details.

13. Once your course is added, select Submit under Summary to finalize.

    The course will change from Pending to Registered.

14. Select Schedule for a calendar view of your classes. Select Tuition and Fees to view the total cost for classes.
15. If you need to drop a class, select Web Drop Prior to Term under Action, and Submit.
16. To add additional courses, select Search Again and repeat steps 11-15.

Did you know?

You can schedule virtual drop-in advising during our peak registration season.

Select your Alamo College to view their virtual drop-in advising schedule.

What "fully online" means for you

You can earn your college degree or credential online with a learning style that fits you best. Our five Alamo Colleges offer online courses in two learning modes:

Asynchronous online learning
Students access their courses each week at any time.

Synchronous online learning
Students log in and participate in class at a specified time each week via Zoom or video conference.

No matter which mode you select, our Alamo Colleges are here to ensure you meet your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

At the Alamo Colleges District

AlamoONLINE represents the range of opportunities for students pursuing degrees, certificates, or other offerings delivered 100% online from:

 Northeast Lakeview College

 Northwest Vista College

 Palo Alto College

 St. Philip’s College

 San Antonio College