Advising

ATTENTION: ALL SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL

APPOINTMENTS, WITH YOU ASSIGNED ADVISOR, RESUME WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2021
During the days/times indicated below, click on the applicable link for Virtual Open Advising in Zoom:
Monday: January 18 - Martin Luther King Day (College Closed)
Tuesday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

If you need:

Open Advising

Brief (≤ 30 mins) advising guidance during SAC Open Advising sessions
Get assistance with general questions and info on tasks to release PIN
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

Appointment-based Advising

30-45 mins session with your ASSIGNED ADVISOR
Visit Advising Services to learn how to schedule appointments
Get assistance with DISMISSAL petitons, FINANCIAL AID appeals, and GRADUATION applications
Learn how to submit requests for Change of Major, Change of Primary Institution, and Course Overloads

Registration Information

Visit Advising Services to learn how to register for classes
For registration information, including ALL SPRING 2021 SESSIONS, visit the Registration Calendar

Degrees and Certificates

For course descriptions on classes in your Program of Study, review Degrees and Certificates

Certified Advisors provide a variety of advising services:

At key points in a student's academic journey
Via e-mail, telephone, and virtual sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic
During available extended and weekend hours
Such as comprehensive academic and career advising, CPOS verifications, and coaching for academic recovery concerns such as probation and dismissal
That support the MISSION of the College by facilitating optimal learning and successful attainment of student educational goals

REMINDERS:

NEW STUDENTS

NEW STUDENTS, please review the enrollment checklist to confirm that you are ready to meet with a Certified Advisor. If you still need to complete the ADMISSIONS PROCESS, contact an Enrollment Coach.

CONTINUING STUDENTS

CONTINUING STUDENTS, please refer to your Alamo GPS, found in ACES, to review your degree tracking tools:

SAC DEGREE PLANS allow you to view the courses you need to advance in your selected SAC program of study
TRANSFER ADVISING GUIDES (TAG) identify courses that apply to your SAC program and the University major at your identified transfer school

Contact Information

Director of Advising
Fidel Bém

Office Main Phone
210-486-0334

Office Email Account *
sac-advising@alamo.edu

January Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00am to 7:00pm

Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday
9:00am to 1:00pm

Office hours & advisor availability may be limited on some days due to Group Advising (GA).

Students are seen by Certified Advisors on an open-advising and/ or appointment basis. You are encouraged to plan ahead for your advising session to avoid an extended wait time.

* Expect e-mail responses within 3 business days