Welcome to Online Learning
San Antonio College's Mission is to empower our community for success by meeting the postsecondary learning needs of a diverse and globally-networked society. To help students achieve their full potential by preparing them to graduate, transfer, or enter the workforce with effective critical thinking skills, communication proficiency, leadership ability, personal and civic responsibility, empirical and quantitative understanding, performance proficiency, and the ability to work effectively in teams.
Welcome to online learning at San Antonio College
We understand life can be busy juggling family, work, and school. Online learning ensures students reach their academic goals while remaining connected to their personal and professional lives. San Antonio College offers multiple virtual resources for online learning.
Online Degree Programs | Dynamic Course Search |
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Paying My Tuition | Tutoring | Technical Support for Online Learning |
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Before enrolling in an online course or pursuing an online program, students should meet with an academic advisor. |
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Contact Us Visit the Admissions and AID website |
Check Online Course Availability | View the Alamo Colleges online course offerings for a list of online courses. Distance courses are additionally listed on SAC Course Catalog together with all on-campus courses. |
Apply for Admission | Students should first enroll at San Antonio College (SAC) to register for courses. Follow the enrollment procedures on Admissions & Aid. |
Register for Classes | Once you complete the enrollment procedures, you can register for classes via ACES. |
Course Syllabi | Syllabi from Fall 2013 to present are accessible through online syllabus, Alamo Colleges District syllabi delivery system. Visit the Course Syllabi page for more info. |
Student Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy | Distance Learning Handbook | Student Handbook Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources |
Training Workshops | Free technology training workshops are conducted each month for students needing assistance. The workshops are designed to familiarize students with the requisite skills to become a successful online learner. Access the Student Mega Lab for additional information. |
Canvas | Canvas is a learning management system that enables faculty to manage and deliver online courses to students. Canvas is accessed through ACES by clicking on the MY COURSES tab and then on the course link. For more info review the Canvas Student Quick Guide or visit our Instructure / Canvas page. |
Library Services | The San Antonio College Library offers both on-site and online resources. For more information, select the Distance Learning link within our library website. |
Testing/Proctoring | In most cases, testing options are left up to the discretion of the course instructor and therefore your course may require on-site or proctored testing. |
Order Course Materials |
Textbooks are available in-person or online at the College Bookstore. To purchase the latest computer equipment at an education discount, or for tech repairs and services, stop by the Ace Tech Store, Moody Learning Center 207. |
Get Involved |
At San Antonio College we offer students many opportunities to get involved: Clubs and Organizations | College Radio: KSYM 90.1 FM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Online - Course with 100% of instruction delivered via the Internet Hybrid/Blended - Face-to-face (seated) course combined with required online assignments/tasks. Face-to-face meeting times will be determined by each department. Students who register for a hybrid or a blended course must have access to the Internet and be able to complete assigned course activities online in addition to meeting on scheduled class days.
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Web-Enhanced - Course is delivered face-to-face with a requirement that students have Internet access as a way to complete assigned tasks online. Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC) - San Antonio College uses high quality interactive video and audio conferencing systems to connect to remote classrooms. Instructors and students interact in a live video conference at scheduled times and locations. Students will use push-to-talk microphones to communicate with participants at the remote sites. |
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