Apply today!

Palo Alto College offers a wide variety of associate degrees and certifications to put you on the path to achieving your educational and career goals. Our team is ready to help you!
Apply Now

See What the Future Holds

Explore career options and learn about programs and course offerings at Palo Alto College!
Search Programs
or
Search for a Career

Keeping Students First

Founded in 1985 from the desire to provide higher education to residents of south San Antonio, Palo Alto College has spent more than 35 years serving over 150,000 individuals throughout San Antonio, Bexar County, and surrounding counties.

On Campus News

The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from Palo Alto College

  • image

    Spotlight Series: Leroy Ibarra

    Palo Alto College’s official Fiesta® San Antonio event, PACfest, marks the occasion each year with the release of its own Fiesta medal, which is designed by a Palo Alto College employee.
    Read more
  • image

    PAC breaks ground on new Natatorium, Wellness & Multigenerational Center

    Palo Alto College proudly marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, March 26, in its commitment to community wellness and education with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Natatorium, Wellness & Multigenerational Center. 
    Read more
  • image

    PAC awarded $254,109 JET Grant for Network Administration

    Palo Alto College received a generous $254,109 Jobs and Education for Texas (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to support the Network Administration Program.
    Read more
  • image

    AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month February 2024 Melina Arambula, Palo Alto College

    Born and raised in San Antonio, TX, Melina Arambula is no stranger to the Alamo Colleges District.
    AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month February 2024 Melina Arambula, Palo Alto College
  • NISOD-SpotlightSeries

    Spotlight Series: 2024 NISOD Recipients

    Palo Alto College is proud to announce the 2024 NISOD Excellence Award Winners highlighting the exceptional work of employees who help make this institution of higher learning a beacon of hope for the Southside community.
    Read more
View More Stories

Spotlight Events

  • 2024 Commencement Ceremony

    Wednesday, May 22, 4 p.m.

    Come celebrate Palo Alto College graduates from the 2023-2024 academic year at our annual Commencement Ceremony.

    image

  • Youth Summer Camp 2023

    Monday, June 3

    Palo Alto College offers affordable and enjoyable summer camps for kids from kindergarten to incoming PAC freshmen.

    image
Visit our entire Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • image

    Memorial Day Holiday - Campus Closed

    Monday, May 27
    Palo Alto College, part of the Alamo Colleges District, will be closed on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024.
  • image

    Registered Nursing Program Information Session

    Monday, June 3, 10-11 a.m.
    Palo Alto College will conduct an information session on Zoom for students interested in applying for the new AAS Nursing Program.
  • image

    Juneteenth

    Wednesday, June 19
    Palo Alto College will be closed for a day of observance in recognition of Juneteenth.
  • image

    Countdown to College: Register & Rave Edition

    Monday, June 24, 8 a.m. - Midnight
    Join us for a special edition of Countdown to College. Get ready to Register and Rave on June 24 from 8 a.m. to Midnight in the Rio Grande building.