Welcome Future Tiger!
St. Philip’s College knows the first year in college is critical! The First Year Experience Center (FYEC) is here to help you adjust to college life and become a successful student, with one-on-one student services, academic support, tutoring sessions, new student orientation, and much more.
Visit the FYEC in the Norris Technical Building room 100 and see how we can help you!
Steps for Enrollment
Before you apply, you are encouraged to complete the Alamo Colleges Introduction to College & Pathways and Admissions Process Modules available at alamo.edu/district/MyMAP.
Download the Steps for Enrollment Guide.
01. APPLY
Complete and submit your admission application: www.applytexas.org . An Active Application is required to move forward with the enrollment process. You will then receive a series of e-mails with directions on how to log-in to your Alamo Colleges Education Services (ACES) account to view the “Start Here” Tab for next steps and required modules: aces.alamo.edu
02. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS
Submit official high school transcript or GED certificate/scores to our Records and Registration Office located in our Welcome Center.
You can hand deliver your transcripts in a sealed envelope or have your previous institution(s) send official transcripts to the following:
- St. Philip's College
- Records/Transcripts
- 1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
- San Antonio, TX 78203
03. SUBMIT PROOF OF BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION
Texas state law requires that entering students show evidence of receiving a bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster dose during the five year period prior to enrollment. The law allows for few exceptions. You may obtain additional information at: alamo.edu/meningitis
Please submit documents to our Admissions Office located in our Welcome Center
04. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
You are strongly encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov
Please consult alamo.edu/district/financial-aid for Priority and Processing Guarantee Dates.
SPC Federal School Code: 003608
05. COMPLETE MODULE:
Paying for College (Access through “Start Here” tab in ACES)
06. COMPLETE MODULE:
I-Care (Access through “Start Here” tab in ACES)
07. COMPLETE MODULE:
Assessment Information (Access through “Start Here” tab in ACES)
08. COMPLETE MODULE:
Test Prep (Access through “Start Here” tab in ACES)
09. TAKE THE ASSESSMENT TEST (IF APPLICABLE)
Information on the placement exam is available at: alamo.edu/spc/testing-center/
10. ADVISING:
Students must visit with an advisor in Norris Technical Building (NTB), Room 100 at the Martin Luther King Campus or Bldg. 1 B172 at the SPC Southwest Campus
All requirements and modules listed above must be completed before visiting an advisor
11. REGISTER FOR CLASSES USING ACES
This is done online through your ACES account. Students must be admitted for the requested semester and have no holds on their record in order to register for classes
12. PAY TUITION AND FEES
Tuition payments via credit card or online check must be made online thru your ACES account. Cash payments can be made in person with the Bursar Office located in the Welcome Center. Payment in full or by installments must be made by the payment deadlines or you will be dropped from your classes
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is designed to introduce students to college leadership, highlight college programs and services, motivate students to make a successful transition to college life, and orient students to the campus. Visit the New Student Orientation page for dates and location.
For more information, visit alamo.edu/spc/orientation.
Loan Programs
Calculator Loan Program
The Calculator Loan Program allows students the opportunity to borrow a calculator for a semester. Calculators are available on a first come, first served basis.
Calculators must be returned to the First Year Experience Center by the end of the semester in good condition. If students do not turn in calculators, a possible fine will be assessed, and a registration hold will be placed on the student's record.
To borrow a TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator, you must meet the following criteria and provide the listed items:
- Must be a current SPC student
- Provide a valid Picture ID
- Submit a copy of your class schedule for us to keep
- Must not have holds on student record.
Disclaimer: Students borrowing calculators MUST return them at the end of the semester in good condition. If students lose or damage borrowed calculator, they MUST replace it. Replacement costs will be the student's responsibility.
Textbook Loan Program
The Textbook Loan Program allows students to loan a book for the duration of a semester. Books are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. An inventory list for semesters will be available a week prior to first day of class. It is extremely important that you check your ACES emai.
Books must be returned to the First Year Experience Center by the end of the semester in good condition. If students do not turn in books, a possible fine will be assessed, and a registration hold will be placed on the student's record .
To borrow a book, you must meet the following criteria and provide the listed items:
- Must be a current SPC student
- Provide valid Picture ID
- Submit a copy of your class schedule for us to keep
- Provide the title, author and edition of each book you are requesting
- Must not have holds on student record
Disclaimer: Students borrowing textbooks MUST return them at the end of the semester in good condition. If students lose or damage borrowed textbook(s), they MUST replace them with the exact book(s) borrowed. If the edition borrowed is no longer available, students must replace it with the new edition. Replacement costs will be the student's responsibility.
Laptop Loan Program
The Laptop Loan Program allows students the opportunity to loan a laptop for the duration of a semester. Laptops are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Laptops must be returned by the end of the semester in good condition or a possible fine will be assessed, and a registration hold will be placed on the student's record.
To be placed on waiting list to borrow a laptop, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be in your first year of college.
- Must be First Year (FY) students; if 2nd semester FY student, must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must not have any holds on your students record.
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours).
- Must be cleared by the LRC and FYEC departments.
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