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NVC began offering classes in the fall of 1995 as one of the newest additions to the Alamo Colleges District. As of 2024, there are over 19,000 students taking courses at NVC. Most of the classes offered lead to a two-year associate degree or a one-year certificate option, and a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cloud Computing!

NVC News & Announcements

The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from NVC. 

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    Free Childcare at Vista

    Students enrolled in select Northwest Vista College courses in Spring 2025 will get free childcare and free meals for their children ages 5-13 during the time that they are attending their evening or Saturday classes.
    Free Childcare at Vista
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    NVC Students Present Posters on Cultural Anthropology Research

    NVC students from the Cultural Anthropology course conducted poster presentations of their ethnographic research projects on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in Live Oak Hall.
    NVC Students Present Posters on Cultural Anthropology Research
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    How Neurodiverse is our Community College Population?

    The Alamo Colleges District is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty for students, but one of the stigmas often not talked about is undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism.
    How Neurodiverse is our Community College Population?
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    Fulbright Experience Expands NVC’s Global Perspective

    NVC’s Yolanda Reyes-Guevara experienced the impact of World War II in Berlin as a recipient of a Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award.
    Fulbright Experience Expands NVC’s Global Perspective
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    NVC Named as a Finalist for Prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize

    The Aspen Institute named Northwest Vista College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence on June 11.
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  • NVC Named Fulbright HSI Leader

    NVC Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State

    Northwest Vista College is proud to be named as a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2024.
    NVC Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State
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Spotlight Events

  • Blessing of the Peacemakers

    Sunday, January 26, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Northwest Vista College will host the 20th Annual Blessing of the Peacemakers on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Palmetto Center for the Arts Theater. Please RSVP!

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Upcoming Events

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    Payment Deadline January 16

    Thursday, January 16, BY 7:30 PM
    Tuition must be paid in full (or a payment plan set up) online by Thursday, January 16, 2025 by 7:30PM to avoid being dropped from Spring 2025 classes.
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    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – College Closed

    Monday, January 20
    College Closed January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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    Join NVC at the MLK March on January 20th

    Monday, January 20
    Join the NVC Community at the MLK March on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025! To RSVP, Sign up here...
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    Spring Classes Start Tuesday, January 21

    Tuesday, January 21
    Classes start January 21, 2025, for Spring 16-week and Flex I 8-week semesters. Learn more about the semester plan and how to get remote support and student services.
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    Spring Break March 10-16, 2025

    Monday, March 10
    There will be no classes on March 10-16. The campus will be closed.
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    March 31 - César Chávez Day - College Closed

    Monday, March 31
    Northwest Vista College and the entire Alamo College District will be closed Monday, March 31, in recognition of César Chávez Day.
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    Easter Break April 18-20

    Friday, April 18
    All Alamo Colleges District campuses (including Northwest Vista College) will be closed Friday, April 18-20 for the Easter holiday break and will reopen on the following Monday with normal business hours.
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    Fiesta Holiday - College Closed May 2

    Friday, May 2
    Alamo Colleges District campuses (including Northwest Vista College) will be closed Friday, May 2, for the Fiesta holiday and will reopen on the following Monday with normal business hours.
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    NVC Commencement 2025 - Alamodome

    Thursday, May 22
    Planning to participate in our 2025 commencement? Students who complete(d) their degree requirements in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 are eligible... Learn more