Earn free college credit through Dual Enrollment
Through this part-time program, students can take college courses at SPC or their high school and earn credits toward high school graduation requirements and a college degree. There is no cost for application, tuition, or required textbooks for Pinellas County public school students, private school students taking courses on SPC campuses, and home education students.
LEARN MORE AT OUR INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR THE 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR
Virtual via Zoom
Dual Enrollment, Part-Time Program - Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This program is for high school students seeking to take college courses while attending high school. Join us online to hear the qualifications needed and the steps to get started. Please use this link to pre-register for this online session.
In-person
Dual Enrollment for current sophomores (Class of 2027) - Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
Starts promptly at 6 p.m. at SPC Clearwater Campus
2465 Drew Street, Clearwater / Arts Auditorium
Dual Enrollment for current juniors (Class of 2026) - Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
Starts promptly at 6 p.m. at SPC Clearwater Campus
2465 Drew Street, Clearwater / Room ES-104
High School Families:
We are excited to present you with an opportunity to get a jump start on qualifying for the Dual Enrollment, Early College, and Early Admission programs for the next school year. This opportunity is made possible through a partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools. You could earn high school and college credits simultaneously at no cost to you!
Dual Enrollment Information Session Documents
- Dual Enrollment Checklist
- How Do I Obtain an SPC ID Number
- College Course Placement
- PERT Instructions
- Differences Between High School and College
- Accessibility Services Dual Enrollment/Early College/Early Admission Students
Enrollment Details
- Registration Opens Oct. 23, 2024
- Registration Deadline Dec. 6, 2024
- Home/Private School Book Pick Up Week Dec. 16–20, 2024
- Public School Book Week Jan. 6–10, 2025
- Dual Enrollment FAQs
Which program is right for you?
Compare SPC's Dual Enrollment, Early College and Early Admission programs
Who is eligible?
Students enrolled in grades 6-12 in Pinellas County public schools, private schools and home-education programs, and who meet the qualifying high school GPA and College Placement Test score requirements. Pinellas County Schools students must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA based on a minimum of seven (7) high school credits in a combination of math, science, English or social studies.
NOTE: Students under the age of 15 must meet with the Home Campus Associate Provost.
What's required to enroll?
- For academic courses, a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or a 3.0 in the subject area to be studied at SPC
- For career courses, a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or a 2.0 in the subject area to be studied at SPC.
- Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (CPT/PERT) or PSAT/SAT/ACT.
- Search for classes – Work with your counselor to complete the PCS permission form or Private School Agreement form. Refer to the list of approved courses and guide for registration and class selection information. Completed and signed permission forms are submitted by your counselor directly to a dual enrollment office. NOTE: Home-education students should work directly with a dual enrollment office to create a schedule.
- Transportation to classes at SPC.
To remain in the Dual Enrollment program, you must maintain a college GPA of 2.0 (C average).
View participating schools and contact your high school counselor to see if you are eligible to take dual enrollment classes at SPC. If you successfully complete a dual enrollment course, you also will receive high school credit. Many Dual Enrollment classes also are offered at public and private high schools.
Federal law prohibits the college from releasing information regarding a student's progress in college courses to a third party without the student's written consent.
interested in staying at SPC after high school?
If you are currently enrolled in high school and want to continue your college education at SPC after you’ve met all your high school graduation requirements, please complete the SPC Supplemental Application and follow the necessary steps upon completion to becoming a postsecondary student at SPC.
CONTACT INFORMATION
North County
The SPC north county dual enrollment office is located in the PS Building at the Tarpon Springs Campus.
Naly Lattenhauer
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
lattenhauer.naly@spcollege.edu
727-712-5281
Ewa Rzadzka
Administrative Services Specialist
rzadzka.ewa@spcollege.edu
727-712-5400
South County
The SPC south county dual enrollment office is located in PW 702 at the Seminole Campus.
Derrick Bullard
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
bullard.derrick@spcollege.edu
727-394-6164
Kristi Smith
Administrative Services Specialist
smith.kristiL@spcollege.edu
727-394-6023
Offsite Dual Enrollment (courses offered at the high schools)
Kelsey Brooks
Senior Administrative Services Specialist
brooks.kelsey@spcollege.edu
727-791-5977