School Details
Palo Alto College is classified as a public, two-year institution and is recognized as one of the top Hispanic serving institutions. Palo Alto College operates with the mission “to inspire and educate our community for leadership and success.” Their vision is to be the best in the nation in Student Success and Performance Excellence. Alamo College members are committed to building character through values such as respect, community engagement, information, collaboration, and putting students first.
Strategic directions of Palo Alto College are:
- Community empowerment
- Employee empowerment
- Maximize capacity to serve
- Student empowerment
Palo Alto College offers associate’s degrees and certificate programs, as well as workplace training and professional development services. Some of the degrees and certificates can be completed online whenever and wherever a student prefers. Online courses use interactive video conferencing and streaming so students can interact with peers and instructors. There are many online academic resources available to students.
Accreditation & Licensing
Palo Alto College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)