How to Enroll at SAC

Are you ready to enroll at SAC? Our enrollment process is broken down into a few easy steps.

Once enrolled, you can register for classes.

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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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Enrollment Checklist

View the steps for domestic/U.S. students to enroll at SAC and download the Enrollment Checklist.

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 Test Prep module 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.

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

Specific Populations

Dual Credit

A student who is currently in high school who wants to take dual credit courses, enroll at an ECHS, P-TECH or Alamo Academies.

Learn More

International Students

A student from another country who wants to study at one of the Alamo Colleges

View Enrollment Steps

Veterans

San Antonio College’s Office of Veterans Affairs is committed to supporting the needs of student veterans to maximize their academic success at SAC.

Learn More

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How to Register for Classes

Steps to Register
  1. Login to ACES with your ACES ID and password (If you do not have your ACES ID and password, follow the instructions on the ACES login page.)
  2. Select Student Tab
  3. Select the Register Here Icon
  4. Select Proceed To Registration Link
  5. Select Register for Classes
  6. Select a Term and Submit (Do not select any term that has CE or COM)
  7. Review GPS/ISP to gather Course Name and Number
  8. Enter the Subject, Course Number and College (San Antonio College)
  9. Select the Course that fits your Availability (Keep in mind the start dates, if the course is in person, online or requires a zoom time.)
  10. Once you find a course, scroll to the right and select add

    Repeat steps 7-10 to add additional classes.

    To Drop classes from your schedule, click the drop-down menu beside the course you wish to drop and select **Web Dropped Prior to Term**.

    At the bottom, select Submit Changes and the course will be removed from your schedule.

To see what classes you will be taking, log into ACES and select:

  1. “Student” in the menu on the left side of the page
  2. “Register Here”
  3. “Proceed to Registration”
  4. “View Registration Information”
    • Choose the semester from the drop-down menu
    • Once your schedule appears, you have the option to print, save to PDF by selecting the Print Option, or take a screenshot if you are using your cell phone
    • Pay attention to the start date and end date of each class

Important 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. 2, 2023 Nov. 5, 2023
Census date Sept. 13, 2023 Sept. 5, 2022 Aug. 31, 2023 Sept. 22, 2023 Oct. 5, 2023 Oct. 30, 2023 Nov. 9, 2023
2023 - 2024 Registration Calendar 2023-2024 Payment Calendar

Helpful Resources

Welcome Center

Fletcher Administration Building (FAB)
1819 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 212-5266
Email: sac-outreach@alamo.edu

Campus Map

Hours of Operation
(August 2023)
Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Website

Virtual Welcome Center

Summer 2023
Fridays - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Zoom Link

Enrollment Coaches

Certified Enrollment Coaches are ready to help!

Find Your Coach

Net Price Calculator (NPC)

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides a Net Price Calculator (NPC) webpage to allow the general public the ability to access estimated net price information for the institution they attend or plan to attend based on the user’s individual circumstances.


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