Registering for Classes

Find resources to navigate the course schedule and registration process.

Self Registration

Once you have completed the first step (applying to our Alamo Colleges), you can self-register for your fully online classes. Self-registration is an online process you can do on your own time. 

More resources and information to help

Schedule advising Important dates Contact AlamoONLINE

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.

Need help registering for classes?

Contact your Alamo Colleges' advisor.

To schedule a web conference, phone call, or face-to-face appointment with your college advisor, follow these steps.

  1. Log into AlamoNAVIGATE via
    ACES Portal
  2. Select “Schedule an appointment” under the Appointment tab.

For more information, visit your College’s advising webpage.

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Important dates

  • 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. 26 - Dec. 14

    Aug. 26 - Oct. 19

    Aug. 26 - Sept. 28

    Sept. 9 - Dec. 14

    Sept. 30 - Nov. 2

    Oct. 21 - Dec. 14

    Nov. 4 - Dec. 14

    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. 5, 2024

    Aug. 5, 2024

    Aug. 5, 2024

    Aug. 6, 2024

    Sept. 16, 2024

    Oct. 7, 2024

    Oct. 7, 2024

    Registration deadline

    Aug. 25, 2024

    Aug. 25, 2024

    Aug. 25, 2024

    Sept. 8, 2024

    Sept. 29, 2024

    Oct. 20, 2024

    Nov. 3, 2024

    Census date

    Sept. 11, 2024

    Sept. 3, 2024

    Aug. 29, 2024

    Sept. 20, 2024

    Oct. 3, 2024

    Oct. 28, 2024

    Nov. 7, 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

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Dec. 16 – Jan. 3

    Jan. 21 – May 17

    Jan. 21 – Mar. 15

    Jan. 21 – Feb. 22

    Feb. 3 – May 17

    Feb. 24 – Apr. 5

    Mar. 24 – May 17

    Apr. 7– May 17

    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. 2, 2024

    Dec. 30, 2024

    Dec. 30, 2024

    Dec. 30, 2024

    Jan. 20, 2025

    Feb. 10, 2025

    Mar. 10, 2025

    Mar. 10, 2025

    Registration deadline

    Dec. 15, 2024 Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 20, 2025 Feb. 23, 2025 Mar. 23, 2025 Apr. 6, 2025

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

    Dec. 17, 2024

    Feb. 5, 2025

    Jan. 28, 2025

    Jan. 24, 2025

    Feb. 14, 2025

    Feb. 27, 2025

    Apr. 1, 2025

    Apr. 10, 2025

    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 19 – Jun. 6 May 19 – July 10 June 9 – July 10 June 9 – Aug. 1 June 9 – Aug. 15 June 23 – Aug. 15 July 14 – Aug. 15

    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

    May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025 May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025

    June 9, 2025

    June 30, 2025

    Registration deadline

    May 18, 2025 May 18, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 22, 2025 July 13, 2025

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

    May 20, 2025 May 26, 2025 June 12, 2025 June 17, 2025 June 30, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 17. 2025

    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

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