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About The Alamo Colleges

Fall 2008 - 52,010 students

• Vision
• Mission
• Shared Values
  
• About The Alamo Colleges
  
• The Colleges
• Off-Campus SItes
• Service Area
• Enrollment
• Student Profile
  
• Convenient Locations
• Hotel Accommodations Near Our Locations
  
• Tuition and Fees
  
• Flexible Schedules
  
• Degree and Certificate Programs
  
• Accessible Higher Education

Vision

The Alamo Colleges will be the best in the nation.

Mission

Empowering our diverse communities for success.

Shared Values

We the members of the Alamo Colleges are committed to building our individual and collective character through a set of shared values. These values guide and inspire our thoughts and actions as we seek to fulfill our vision and mission.

Integrity: By having the courage to act ethically, we build a culture of trust and respect.

Communication: We engage in open and transparent communication, information sharing and collaboration.

Community: We are committed to a joyful culture of learning and service where unity in diversity occurs through mutual respect, cooperation and
accessibility.

Academic Freedom: We value creativity, growth and transformation through vigorous inquiry and a free exchange of ideas for all.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and strive for continuous learning and improvement.

Prepared by the Alamo Colleges' Values Team

About the Alamo Colleges

The Alamo Colleges serve the Bexar County community through their programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Students are taught by highly qualified faculty with Master's and doctorate degrees dedicated to creating a learning centered environment. Student services include counseling, computer labs, tutoring, financial services, services for the disabled, developmental instruction, veteran's services, and job placement.

The five colleges - San Antonio, St. Philip's, Palo Alto, Northeast Lakeview, and Northwest Vista - offer associate degrees, certificates and licensures in occupational programs that prepare students for jobs, as well as arts and science courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities and lead to AA and AS degrees.

The Alamo Colleges nine-member board of trustees are elected locally to six-year terms by Bexar County voters. The Chancellor, the district's chief executive officer, guides and implements the programs and policies of the Alamo Colleges.

Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College and San Antonio College are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097, (404) 679-4501.

The Colleges

• Northwest Vista College (est. 1995)
• Palo Alto College (est. 1985)
• St. Philip's College (est. 1898)
• San Antonio College (est. 1925)
• Northeast Lakeview College (est. 2007)

Off-Campus Sites

• St. Philip's College Southwest Campus
• Advanced Technology Center
• St. Philip's College Military Base Locations
• Palo Alto College Off-Campus Locations
• San Antonio College Off-Campus Locations
• Northwest Vista College at Data Point
• Northwest Vista College Texas Research Park Location
• Central Texas Technology Center, New Braunfels, TX
• ACCD Community Education Centers
• Westside Workforce Education and Training Center
• Greater Kerrville—Alamo Community College Center

Service Area

Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr and Wilson counties

Enrollment - Fall 2008

Student Profile

Fall 2008

(Source: CBM certified reports, except NVC-*NVC data from ACCD Data Warehouse)

Convenient Locations

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Hotel Accommodations Near Our Locations

Alamo Community College-District Office- Houston Street
811 W. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
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Alamo Community College-District Office-Sheridan
201 W. Sheridan
San Antonio, TX 78204
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Northeast Lakeview College
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.
Universal City, TX 78148
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Northwest Vista College
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
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Palo Alto College
1400 Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224
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San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
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St. Philip's College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78203
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Tuition and Fees

The Alamo Colleges offer affordable tuition.

Summer 2008

Fall 2008

Spring 2008

Flexible Schedules

• Day and evening classes 
• Weekend classes 
• Internet courses 
• Telecourses 
• Off-campus classes 

Degree and Certificate Programs

The Alamo Colleges offer over 325 degree and certificate programs

List of Degree and Certificate Programs

Accessible Higher Education

• Open admission with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent 
• Financial Aid Available

Federal Pell Grant Summary