Return to Alamo Colleges

Welcome back to the Alamo Colleges!

If you began attending Alamo Colleges but needed a break, we are thrilled to have you back! Our five Alamo Colleges are here to make getting your degree possible with AlamoONLINE, on your time, anywhere!

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As a former Alamo Colleges student, to ensure you experience a frictionless transition back, AlamoONLINE has a team of dedicated Enrollment Coaches who can:

  • Start the application process.
  • Guide you through registration for fully online courses.
  • Connect you to an advisor.
  • Refer you to services available to online students.

Come back today!

To speak with an Enrollment Coach, complete this form.

How to apply to Alamo Colleges

AlamoENROLL for self-starters

Apply Now

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Apply

Apply and get accepted to college!

Applying is free and easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application. 

Apply now at GoApplyTexas.org

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Most students qualify for financial aid. 

Learn about applying for aid

Next Steps

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Access Student Portal

The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.

  • You will receive your ACES login information via email within 3-5 days of submitting your ApplyTexas application.
  • Be sure to complete the AlamoENROLL GoFAARR and Test Prep modules located in the "Start Here" tab.
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Select the link in the top-right corner of ACES to access your student email.

Submit Documents

You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:

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You don’t have to wait to gather your paperwork. Start submitting these as soon as you apply. 

Get Registered

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Orientation and Registration

Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students.

Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes. 

Learn more about NSO 

Make Payment

After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped. 

View Registration and Payment Calendar

Questions about paying for college?

Learn more about Paying for College

To add or drop online classes

Follow these 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)

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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

    The course will change from Pending to Registered.

  4. Select Schedule for a calendar view of your classes. Select Tuition and Fees to view the total cost for classes.
  5. If you need to drop a class, select Web Drop Prior to Term under Action, and Submit.
  6. 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.

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  • Parts of Term

     

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week 

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Aug. 28-Dec. 16 

    Aug. 28-Oct. 21

    Aug. 28- Sept. 30

    Sept. 11-Dec. 16

    Oct. 2- Nov. 4

    Oct. 23-Dec. 16

    Nov. 6- Dec. 9

    Term length

    16 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

    14 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates
     

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week 

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Aug. 7, 2023

    Aug. 7, 2023

    Aug. 7, 2023

    Aug. 28, 2023

    Sept. 18, 2023

    Oct. 9, 2023

    Oct. 23, 2023

    Registration deadline

    Aug. 27, 2023

    Aug. 27, 2023

    Aug. 27, 2023

    Sept. 10, 2023

    Oct. 1, 2023

    Oct. 22, 2023

    Nov. 5

    Census date

    Sept. 13, 2023

    Sept. 5, 2022

    Aug. 31, 2023

    Sept. 22, 2023

    Oct. 5, 2023

    Oct. 30, 2023

    Nov. 9, 2023

    Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

    What is Census date?

    • Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
    • Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
  • Parts of Term

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Dec. 18 – Jan. 5

    Jan. 16 – May 11

    Jan. 16 – Mar. 9

    Jan. 16 – Feb. 17

    Jan. 29 – May 11

    Feb. 19 – Mar. 30

    Mar. 18 – May 11

    Apr. 1– May 11

    Term length

    3 weeks

    16 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

    14 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Dec. 4, 2023

    Jan. 2, 2024

    Jan. 2, 2024

     

    Jan. 2, 2024

    Jan. 15, 2024

    Feb. 5, 2024

    Feb. 27, 2024

    Mar. 18, 2024

    Registration deadline

    Dec. 17, 2023 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 28, 2024 Feb. 18, 2024 Mar. 18, 2024 Mar. 31, 2024

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    Dec. 19, 2023

    Jan. 31, 2024

    Jan. 23, 2024

    Jan. 19, 2024 §§

    Feb. 9, 2024

    Feb. 22, 2024

    Mar. 25, 2024

    Apr. 4, 2024

    Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

    What is Census date?

    • Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
    • Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
  • Parts of Term

     

    Maymester

    Summer I 8 Week

    Summer I

    Summer II 8 Week

    Summer 10 Week

    Summer III 8 Week

    Summer II

    Term dates

    May 13 – May 31 May 13 – July 3 June 3 – July 3 June 3 – July 25 June 3 – Aug. 8 June 17 – Aug. 8 July 8 – Aug. 8

    Term length

    3 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    10 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates

     

    Maymester

    Summer I 8 Week

    Summer I

    Summer II 8 Week

    Summer 10 Week

    Summer III 8 Week

    Summer II

    Last day to apply for admission

    Apr. 29, 2024 Apr. 29, 2024 May 22, 2024 May 20, 2024 May 20, 2024

    June 3, 2024

    June 24, 2024

    Registration deadline

    May 12, 2024 May 12, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 16, 2024 July 7, 2024

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    May 14, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 6, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 24, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 11. 2024

    Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

    What is Census date?

    • Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
    • Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes