what is an alamo in direct course

Alamo IM Direct Course means the course offers low to no-cost digital materials for the course. Check with the professor or instructor of the course for more details. Can I be added in to a full course? Once a course is full, it is at capacity and students cannot be added in to the course.

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What is an Alamo Im direct course?

IM Direct (IMD) is an inclusive access model with major education publishers, including Pearson, Cengage and McGraw-Hill Education. Entire classes of students automatically receive digital instructional materials discounted below competitive market rates, rather than purchasing them individually.

What is AlamoOPEN?

AlamoOPEN is the district's no-cost initiative. It includes the use of Open Education Resources (OER) for students and instructors. AlamoOPEN also includes IM Direct, which is the district's inclusive access initiative. IM Direct negotiates with publishers to reduce the cost of instructional materials.

Can I take classes at multiple Alamo Colleges?

Now that you are part of the Alamo Colleges system, you can take a course at any of the Alamo Colleges. However, if you plan to graduate from San Antonio College, it is important to speak to your Advisor about the maximum number of courses you can take at another Alamo College.

What is ontrac program UTSA?

On-TRAC (Transitioning Roadrunners at Alamo Colleges) is a program for first-time freshman students who apply to UTSA but may not qualify for guaranteed admission into UTSA. Students can not apply directly to On-TRAC but are offered the opportunity to be a part of the On-TRAC program.

Why is the Alamo important?

The Battle of the Alamo was an important event in the Texas Revolution and American History because it rallied the rest of Texas to fight against the Mexican army eventually leading to a victory over Santa Ana at the Battle of San Jacinto.

How much does the Alamo cost?

Admission to the Alamo Church is free and always will be but to provide a convenient experience, preserve the Alamo's precious historic building, and reduce crowds, timed reservations are required.

Can I take classes at any Alamo college?

Students who apply to one college are eligible to attend any of the Alamo Community Colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College.

How many Alamo colleges are there?

five collegesThe Alamo Colleges District and its five colleges have a long history with the San Antonio community.

How do I transfer from one Alamo college to another?

Transfer students must submit an official transcript from the last undergraduate college or university attended. Transcripts must be unopened and sealed in their original envelope to be accepted for admissions. Once you receive your “Next Steps” email you can log in to ACES.

Can I get into UTSA with a 2.0 GPA?

Minimum Grade Requirements Students remain in good standing when they maintain a UTSA grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

What is the CAP program at UTSA?

UT Austin Coordinated Admission ProgramUTSA is a participating school for the UT Austin Coordinated Admission Program (CAP). Students who are applying to UT Austin and get offered CAP can select UTSA as their participating university when selection opens up on the student's UT Austin MyStatus page.

What is conditional admission UTSA?

Conditional admission means that guaranteed admission requirements, which take into consideration high school class rank and SAT and/or ACT scores, were not met. Once a student accepts to be in the LEAD Summer Academy, they will be admitted as a UTSA student.

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What happens if you drop a course at Alamo?

Dropping a course may result in the student having to re-enroll for a required course and with higher tuition for the repeated course. Effective Fall Semester 2005, the Alamo Colleges will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third (3) or subsequent time for a course.

What radio station is Alamo closed?

San Antonio College’s radio station, KSYM 90.1 FM, as well as local radio and television stations, will also have the latest information on the Alamo Colleges’ closures. Adds, Drops, and Withdrawals.

What is WECM in Texas?

Additionally, all Texas public institutions of higher education that offer Workforce Education programs or Continuing Education courses utilize WECM course numbers. These common course numbering systems allow students to compare courses between colleges and provide them with greater ease of course credit transfer.

What is prerequisite for a course?

A number of courses have prerequisites. The prerequisite may be a score on a placement test or successful completion of a lower-level course. Before registering for courses with prerequisites, students must show proof that they have fulfilled the requirement or are in the process of fulfilling the requirement.