Welcome Center

Whether you're new to college, transferring, or interested in taking a course, our team is available to help all incoming students through the enrollment process. We can help with:

Application assistance
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) information
Uploading bacterial meningitis paperwork
FAFSA & TAFSA application assistance
Getting you ready and registered for New Student Orientation (NSO)

Photo of students in the Rio Grande building

Hours of Operation

Monday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Friday:
8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Every first Saturday of the month:
9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Phone: 210-486-3100

Location: Rio Grande (RIOGND 105a)

Remote "walk-in" sessions

If you have questions, sign in to our Virtual Welcome Center (powered by Zoom) to speak to one of our Enrollment Coaches. During our hours of operation, click the button below to be directed to our virtual waiting room, where someone will assist you shortly.

Mondays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m.–7 p.m.

Tuesdays-Thursday: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m.–6 p.m.

Fridays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (limited services)

Visit the Virtual Welcome Center

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is a mandatory requirement for first-time college students, transfer students, and any students who have been out of college for more than one year. Completing this requirement will help you learn how to register for classes, the resources available to you at Palo Alto College, and so much more. If you have applied for admission to Palo Alto College, register for an NSO today!

View NSO schedule

Meet our Team