Advising Centers
The Advising Department upholds the mission of San Antonio College by proactively engaging with students to support and facilitate optimal learning and the successful attainment of their educational goals. Our dedicated advisors are committed to helping you navigate your academic journey with confidence and clarity.
Contact your assigned advisor for additional assistance. Visit ACES "My Page" for the name and e-mail of your assigned advisor. If you do not have an assigned advisor, contact your advising institute:
Areas of Interest include: Accounting, Administrative, Banking and Financial, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Human Resources, Human Services, International Business, Legal Administration, Management, Marketing, Mortuary Science, Music Business, Office Assistant, Real Estate, Basic Fire Fighter, Child Care, Correctional Science, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Court Reporting, Legal Assistance, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Early Childhood, Fire Science, Political Science, Leadership/Public Administration, paralegal studies, Social Work Records, Sociology, and Teacher.
Advising Syllabus - BPSI Review your Business & Public Service Institute's syllabus to view your step-by-step advising plan.
Moody Learning Center (MLC) 1st Floor
Email: sac-bpsi@thychic.com
(please include your Banner ID number in your email)
Advising Team Lead
Daniel Barreto
MLC 100
210-486-0328
dbarretoalderr@thychic.com
Certified Advisors
Michelle Baland |
Michelle Lara |
Matthew Maldonado
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Ramona Ortiz |
Sara Passement |
Sandy Pricer
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Valeria Quinones
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Areas of Interest include: American Sign Language, Architecture, Art, Communication Design, Dance, Drama, English, Foreign Languages, History, Humanities, International Studies, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Mexican American Studies, Music, Philosophy, Radio-Television-Broadcasting, Speech, and Speech Communications.
Advising Syllabus CCAI Review your Creative & Communication Art Institute's syllabus to view your step-by-step advising plan.
Moody Learning Center (MLC) 1st Floor
Email: sac-ccai@thychic.com
(please include your Banner ID number in your email)
Advising Team Lead
Stephanie Burton
MLC 100
(210) 486-0868
sburton23@thychic.com
Certified Advisors
Norma Ramirez |
Mary Segovia |
As a first-year student you are assigned to a Certified Advisor (CA) who assists you, beginning immediately following New Student Orientation (NSO), during this very important entry to college. Your CA first assists you, during your mandatory Group Advising (GA) session, with:
- Completing your Personal Mission Statement (MMS)
- Identifying your Transfer Intent (TRF)
- Introduction to your GPS degree plan
- Providing information on learning communities:
- Selecting classes for your first semester, including the required Student Development course
We encourage you to build a meaningful relationship with your assigned advisor and schedule advising appointments each semester so you are best prepared for the exciting year you will have as a SAC ARMADILLO!
Advising Syllabus - FTIC Review your First Year syllabus to view your step-by-step advising plan.
Group Advising Presentation Learn more about important policies and registration details.
Moody Learning Center (MLC) 1st Floor
Email: sac-fticadvis@thychic.com
(please include your Banner ID number in your email)
Advising Team Lead
Maria Rogers
MLC 100
(210) 486-0339
mrogers3@thychic.com
Certfied Advisors
Maria Cooper |
Jennifer Correa |
Kyle Destefano
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Melissa Guerra |
Marilyn Luna |
Karyn McCarty
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Valerie Najera |
Crystal Olivo |
Itzel Orozco
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Edward Rangel |
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Areas of Interest Include: Biology/Pre-Nursing Emphasis, Biology/Pre-Pharmacy Emphasis, Biology/Pre-Professional Emphasis, Biology/Pre-Dental Emphasis, Biology/ Pre-Medical Emphasis, Dental Assisting, Dentistry, Kinesiology, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assisting, Medicine, Nursing-Career Mobility-LVN to RN, Military to RN, and Nursing-Generic.
Advising Syllabus - HBSI Review your Health & Bioscience Institute's syllabus to view your step-by-step advising plan.
Moody Learning Center (MLC) 1st Floor
Email: sac-hbsi@thychic.com
(please include your Banner ID number in your email)
Advising Team Lead
Dr. Felicia A. King
MLC 100
(210) 486-0355
fking10@thychic.com
Certified Advisors
Preston Garrahan |
Eren Martinez |
Eddie Ramirez
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Emily Rodriguez |
Felipe Rodriguez |
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Areas of Interest Include: Early College High School, Dual Credit, Early Admit, Home School, and P-Tech.
Certified Advisors
George Crump |
Nina Guerrero |
Areas of Interest include: Anthropology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, General Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Computer Programming, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Network Administration: Service Track, Computer Database Specialist, CISCO Certified Network, Information Security/ Assurance, Information Technology Security, MCSA: Windows Server Administration, Network Administrator, Physical and Natural Sciences.
Advising Syllabus - STEM Review your Science & Technology Institute's syllabus to view your step-by-step advising plan.
Moody Learning Center (MLC) 1st Floor
Email: sac-stem@thychic.com
(please include your Banner ID number in your email)
Advising Team Lead
Stephanie Burton
MLC 100
(210) 486-0868
sburton23@thychic.com
Certified Advisors
Janice Castillo |
Hilda Finkenbinder |
Javier Vargas
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Vanessa Villalpando-Elsayed |
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Certified Advisors offer a wide range of advising services to support students at key points in their academic journey, including comprehensive academic and career advising, CPOS verifications, and coaching for academic recovery concerns such as probation and dismissal.
These services align with the college's mission by facilitating optimal learning and helping students achieve their educational goals.
For additional assistance, contact us at sac-advising@thychic.com. Please include your Banner ID number in your email.