President’s Message

As you decide to continue your education, we are excited that you are considering Palo Alto as your prospective college choice. Spurred by a desire to provide higher education to Southside residents in San Antonio, community leaders decided to create a place where everyone would have greater access to the American Dream. You are a recipient of that legacy, and the faculty and staff at Palo Alto have dedicated themselves to your success. You will find a Welcome Enrollment Center to guide you through admissions, financial aid and registration processes and a user-friendly online Advising/Degree Audit System to track your degree plan.

As you start your college career, you will find faculty who have rich expertise in their field and possess a strong love of learning and an unwavering commitment to students. The average class size is 24, so our faculty is able to provide you with more individualized attention.

Palo Alto is positioned to offer you a variety of programs, including technical programs you will not find anywhere else. You will have access to a world-class natatorium, a child care facility, and a state-of-the-art library.

I invite you to visit our beautiful, mission-style campus to find out why we’ve been called “the heart of the community” and the “economic engine” for growth and vitality on the Southside.

Welcome!

Dr. Ana M. “Cha” Guzmán
President