1. The Keys to
YOUR SUCCESS
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
From the moment you walk
through our doors for the first
time, whether in person or
online, you have the support
you need to succeed at St.
Petersburg College.

2. WELCOMETOSPC
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

3. SUCCESS
IS AROUND THE CORNER
83% of students who attended new student
orientation experienced no issues with their
classes in the first semester at SPC.

4. AGENDA
New Student Orientation
SESSION ONE
WEBSITE OVERVIEW, COMMUNICATION, SAFETY
BREAK
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SESSION TWO
THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: STUDENT SUCCESS
CAMPUS TOUR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SESSION THREE
PAYING FOR SCHOOL, REGISTERING FOR CLASSES
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

5. WELCOME
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE
“The definition of student success is that
students finish what they start.”
-President Bill Law

6. WELCOMEMESSAGE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
DR. BILL LAW, PRESIDENT OF ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

7. SPC WEBSITE
AN OVERVIEW
With more than 100 academic programs
and an innovative network of support, we
put your dreams within reach.

8. WEBSITEOVERVIEW
WWW.SPCOLLEGE.EDU
FAITH OCASIO, WEB DEVELOPER
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

9. WEBSITEOVERVIEW
Academics, Degrees & Certificates
St. Petersburg College offers certificates, Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science
degrees and bachelor’s degrees. Through the University Partnership Center, we offer even
more bachelor’s degrees and even master’s degrees and doctorates.
Certificates
Associate of
Science Degrees
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
Associate of
Arts Degrees
Bachelor’s
Degrees

10. QUICKPOLL
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
How do you browse the web
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11. QUICKACTIVITY
COMMUNICATION OVERVIEW
Where are you going?
Do you want to attend a university, jump straight into a
career or move up in your current job? St. Petersburg
College gives you options to meet your needs.
Let’s explore your degree options
From the SPC homepage:
1. From the top navigation, hover over Academics and click on Degrees and
Programs.
2. As an example, choose Education, then click on Science Education. Here you
can review career information, curriculum, admission requirements and
faculty contacts.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

12. QUICKACTIVITY
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
Navigate to:
SPC home page
www.spcollege.edu
Locate:
MySPC
From home page
Login:
MySPC
Stay logged in
Locate:
Angel
From MySPC
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

13. COMMUNICATION
AN OVERVIEW
Stay connected to the latest news and
information from St. Petersburg College.

14. QUICKPOLL
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
What is the most effective
way to reach you?
Student email
Personal email
Cell phone call
Cell phone text
Home phone call
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15. COMMUNICATIONOVERVIEW
HOW WE COMMUNICATE WITH YOU
MySPC
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General announcements
To Do list
Financial aid updates
Student Email
Go to MySPC for email from:
• Advisors
• Business office
• Financial aid
ANGEL Email
Messages from your professor
about your class (not the same
as your student email)
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
Phone/Text Alerts
Key communications including:
• Weather and Safety
• College closings
• Deadlines
Early Alerts
If your professor thinks you need
help, they will issue an Early Alert
and a coach will contact you to
provide assistance.
Direct Link
This new blog is a way for SPC
students to join the conversation
with SPC leadership on important
topics.

16. QUICKACTIVITY
COMMUNICATION OVERVIEW
Navigate to:
MySPC (You should still be logged in)
www.my.spcollege.edu
1. From the top navigation in MySPC click on Personal
Information.
2. Work your way through each of the tabs verifying the
information and adding additional information where
needed. For example, you can add your mobile phone and
check the box to indicate the preferred contact number.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

17. QUICKACTIVITY
COMMUNICATION OVERVIEW
www.my.spcollege.edu
1. From the top navigation click on email.
2. From here you can view and reply to any emails in
your inbox.
3. From the top navigation you can also hover over
email and select Skydrive to login and access free file
storage options.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

18. CAMPUS SAFETY
AN OVERVIEW
SPC is dedicated to ensuring the safety and
security of students, staff and visitors by
providing quality services and information to
help make the time that you spend at SPC
safe and enjoyable.

19. CAMPUSSAFETY
AN OVERVIEW
DAN BARTO, SECURITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

20. CAMPUSSAFETY
CAMPUS SAFETY WEBSITE
You can find everything you need to
know about Campus Safety at:
On this site, you will find
information on:
Parking on campus
Emergency Numbers
Safety Tips
Crime Reports
Emergency Alert System
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/safety

21. CAMPUSSAFETY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
You can find everything you need to
know about Campus Safety at:
Our Emergency Response Guide
is also on this site and on a flip
chart near the door of all our
classrooms. This guide has great
information to prepare you how
to respond to a variety of
emergencies and how to
recognize and report suspicious
behavior or deal with a hostile
person on campus.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/safety

22. CAMPUSSAFETY
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
You can find everything you need to
know about Campus Safety at:
When an emergency poses a
potential threat to life and safety, the
college will issue timely warnings
and/or emergency notifications to
students and employees.
Register for text alerts
In a minute we will walk you
through the steps to sign up to
receive text s for SPC Alerts.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/safety

23. QUICKPOLL
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
If there were an emergency
on campus, what would be
the quickest way to let you
know?
Student email
Personal email
Cell phone call
Cell phone text
Home phone call
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
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24. QUICKACTIVITY
CAMPUS SAFETY
Navigate to:
MySPC (You should still be logged in)
www.my.spcollege.edu
Now let’s select an Emergency Notification Option
1. From the top navigation hover over Personal Information.
2. Select Emergency Notification from the drop down menu.
3. Register for mobile alerts, add your cell phone number and check
the boxes for contact by cell phone and contact by text message.
4. Then from your mobile phone, text “YES” to 68453 to confirm your
choice.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

25. BREAK TIME
10-MINUTE BREAK
Restrooms are located…
Vending machines are located…

26. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
STUDENT SUCCESS
Promoting student achievement and
success at St. Petersburg College is the
primary commitment of our faculty and staff
members.

27. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
You are already doing one of the things that
will help you succeed. So far, we have found
that attending the new student orientation
increases a student’s chance of succeeding in
their first semester classes.

28. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
CAITLIN DRAKOS, SPC STUDENT
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

29. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
CAREER ADVISING
Let’s not forget why you are here at SPC. It’s to work
towards a great job or move up in an existing career.
Students are more successful if they have a career in
mind. From the start, we’ll ask about your career
plans. Don’t have one in mind? No problem. We have
the tools to help you figure it out.

30. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
CAREER ADVISING
CAREER ADVISING
MAY WAINRIGHT, SPC STUDENT
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

31. QUICKPOLL
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
Which of the following
things are you curious
about?
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A. What careers would be a fit for
my interests and goals
B. How much money I can make for
different career options
C. What degree best suits my career
goals
D. All of the above

32. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
CAREER ADVISING
LYNNE WOLF, CAREER ADVISOR
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

33. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
CAREER ADVISING
You can find career resource tools in
MYSPC under “My Career” tab:
Focus 2
Find your calling by using Focus 2, an
online career assessment tool that
helps you discover your interests
and skills and then matches you with
occupations and appropriate college
majors. It provides up to date
information about job outlook,
salaries and education needed for
most career paths. Complete your
self assessment in Focus 2 before
contacting a career advisor on your
campus.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.my.spcollege.edu

34. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
CAREER ADVISING
You can find career resource tools in
MYSPC under “My Career” tab:
Optimal Resume
Optimal Resume, an online
employment guidance program,
helps with writing resumes, cover
letters and locating job opportunities
that might work for you while you
are in college or after you complete
your degree. Get started now and
return to Optimal Resume to update
your saved resume as needed.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.my.spcollege.edu

35. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
MY LEARNING PLAN
My Learning Plan is an online tool that shows
you the courses you need to take for your
program. It’s your road map to degree
completion. We’ve found that students who
complete the plan stay on track.

36. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
MY LEARNING PLAN
MY LEARNING PLAN
CHRISTINA SNEAD, STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISOR
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

37. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
MY LEARNING PLAN
Watch step-by-step tutorials on My
Learning Plan:
My Learning Plan
You can’t argue with the facts.
Students using my learning plan
were 18.2% more successful than
those that didn’t and 7.2% more
likely to return the next term. If you
are taking the SLS1101 class, your
professor, advisor and mentor team
will work with you to complete your
Learning Plan.
If not, you can meet with an advisor
to review your plan so that you start
off on the right foot.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/myplanner

38. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
MY LEARNING PLAN
MY LEARNING PLAN
JORGE GRANADOS, SPC STUDENT
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

39. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
EARLY ALERT
If you happen to stumble in a class, a faculty
member will alert an advisor. The advisor will
call or email you to find out what you’re
struggling with. Together you’ll come up with
an action plan.

40. QUICKPOLL
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
What does it mean if I get
an alert?
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41. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
STUDENT COACHING SYSTEM
Student Coaching System
Currently, SPC has 157 coaches trained to help
students overcome obstacles to their success.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

42. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
STUDENT COACHING SYSTEM
BROOKE JANIK, STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISOR
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

43. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT
On campus, you can visit the Learning Centers
to find tutors, help with time management,
study skills or a quiet place to study. Each
week, tutors and faculty members provide
2,300 hours of help to our students.

44. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT
JOE LEOPOLD, LEARNING RESOURCES DIRECTOR
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

45. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT
Get FREE tutoring and academic
support online or on campus:
Out of Class Support
Students who visit our Learning Centers
more than four times in a term have
better than an 80% chance at success.
St. Petersburg College offers FREE
tutoring to all degree-seeking students
to help review core concepts, tackle
tough homework assignments or
prepare for tests. From one-on-one
tutoring to online resources, SPC offers
tools to help you succeed.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/

46. COLLEGEEXPERIENCE
OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT
OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT
LY TAN, SPC STUDENT
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

47. QUICKACTIVITY
OUT OF CLASS SUPPORT
Navigate to:
Learning Support Website
www.spcollege.edu/tutoring
Let’s walk through how you can use our website to find the
support you need
1. Choose Get Support on Campus to link to Learning Center
locations and hours on each campus.
2. Choose Get Support Online for details on smarthinking 24/7
online tutoring and find links to resources by subject.
3. Let’s go down the list of subjects and choose Library,
Research and General Guides. Now you can select a Library
Guide. For example, the AP/MLA Citation guide is one of our
most popular guides. It shows you how to set up a research
paper in Microsoft Word and how to cite in-text sources.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

48. SUCCESS TIPS
AN OVERVIEW
We have a few tried and true success tips to
help you get started on the right foot.

49. SUCCESSTIPS
AN OVERVIEW
Get to class
Poor attendance is
the #1 reason
students fail. Arrive
on time so you won’t
miss any important
information or
assignments.
Set a realistic
schedule
Taking too many
classes leads to poor
grades. Plan to spend
twice as much time
studying as you do in
class.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
Know your
professor
Get to know your
professor. They have
office hours and are
available to help you.
Get involved on
campus
Studies show the
more a student is
involved the better
they do in their
classes.

50. SUCCESSTIPS
ACADEMIC HONESTY
DAVID MONROE, ACADEMIC CHAIR, ETHICS
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

51. SUCCESSTIPS
CLASS SYLLABUS
Know Your Syllabus
Each class has a syllabus that
outlines all the details about your
class including your professor’s
rules for:
Attendance
Grades
Assignments
Testing
Let’s review a few college-wide
policies that you should also
know about.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

52. SUCCESSTIPS
CLASS SYLLABUS
Other Important Policies
Adding a class
You cannot add a course after the first day the class meets.
Dropping a class
You can drop a class through Friday of the first week and still be
eligible for a refund.
Attendance and Withdrawal Policy
Students classified as “NO Show” for both of the first two weeks
will be withdrawn from the class/classes they are not attending
and your financial aid will be adjusted. If you withdraw from a
class after the withdrawal deadline you will receive a “WF”
grade. These and other important dates are listed on the official
Academic Calendar at www.spcollege.edu/calendar.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

53. SUCCESSTIPS
CLASS SYLLABUS
Grading and Repeat Course Policies
•
To successfully complete a course,
you have to have an A, B or C in the
class. And while it is true that “C’s
will get degrees” they may
disqualify you from some academic
programs.
•
And while you may be able to
repeat a class that you get a D or
an F in, Florida law does not allow
students to repeat courses for
which a grade of “C” or higher has
been earned.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

54. CAMPUS TOUR

55. PAYING FOR
COLLEGE
Not sure how to pay for college? Financial
Assistance Services provides guidance on
grants, scholarships, student
employment and loans to help pay college
expenses.

56. QUICKPOLL
WEBSITE OVERVIEW
How are you paying for
school?
Cash or credit card
Florida Prepaid
Scholarships
Financial Aid – Loans
Financial Aid – Grants
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57. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
AFFORDABLE TUITION RATES
Get information on SPC’s
tuition rates:
Affordable tuition rates
No matter how you are paying for
college, your grants, loans,
scholarships and hard-earned
dollars go farther at SPC. All SPC
courses cost less per credit hour
than those at a public university or
private college. You take the same
general education courses you
would take as a freshman and
sophomore at a university at a much
lower cost.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/tuition

58. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
FLORIDA RESIDENCY
Get information on Florida
residency rates:
Florida Residency
Florida residents pay a much lower
tuition rate than out-of-state
residents. If you are a Florida
resident, you probably provided us
with valid ID numbers for two
documents when you applied. We’ll
show you how to check your
residency status in a few minutes to
make sure you take advantage of
this discount.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/residency

59. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
TUITION DUE DATE
Get information on tuition
due dates:
Tuition Due Date
It is important to know your tuition
due date so that your classes don’t
get dropped from your schedule for
nonpayment. If your financial aid file
is complete your due date may be
extended to allow for those
payments. In any case, never
assume it is covered. Here is how
you can be sure.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/universalduedate

60. QUICKACTIVITY
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Navigate to:
MySPC (You may need to login again)
www.my.spcollege.edu
Now let’s check your residency status
•
Go to Status/My Finances
Now check your status for tuition due date and amount
•
Go to Status/My Finances
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

61. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
HOW TO PAY YOUR TUITION
Get information on options
for paying tuition:
How to pay your tuition
• Tuition and fees can be paid with
Financial Aid, cash/credit or our
Tuition Payment Plan.
•
SPC offers an automatic tuition
payment plan that is affordable,
convenient and interest-free.
•
To qualify, you have to pay 2550% up front and an
enrollment fee of $35 to $40
depending on when they
apply.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.my.spcollege.edu

62. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
TODD SMITH, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES DIRECTOR
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

63. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Get information on financial aid:
www.spcollege.edu/getfunds
How to apply for financial aid:
1. Complete the FAFSA at www.FAFSA.gov
2. Request a PIN
3. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)
4. Check your Status and To Do List in MySPC
for updates
Make sure you choose SPC’s Federal
School Code on your FAFSA
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

64. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID
Get information on financial aid:
How to receive your financial aid
1. Login to MySPC to accept or
decline awards.
2. Activate your SPC OneCard when it
arrives in the mail.
3. SPC deducts tuition and fees from
your financial aid award directly.
4. If you have any financial aid left
over it will be refunded to you on
your SPC OneCard.
5. If your financial aid did not cover
all of your amount due, you will
need to pay the balance by the due
date.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu
www.spcollege.edu/getfunds

65. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
MAINTAINING FINANCIAL AID
Get information on financial aid:
www.spcollege.edu/getfunds
Follow these tips to make sure you
are not at risk of losing your
financial aid
1. Review your Financial Aid Status
often in MySPC and monitor
your Satisfactory Academic
Progress.
2. Use My Learning Plan in MySPC
and work closely with your
3. Monitor your mail and your SPC
student email to stay informed.
4. Withdrawing from classes can
Academic Advisor to ensure you
cost you - know the
are meeting your academic
consequences of withdrawing.
requirements.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

66. PAYINGFORCOLLEGE
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MONEY
Get information on managing
your funds:
www.spcollege.edu/salt
SALT – TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MONEY TODAY
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

67. QUICKACTIVITY
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Navigate to MySPC :
(You may need to login again)
www.my.spcollege.edu
•
Check your To Do list
•
Check My Financial Aid Status
•
Accept or decline awards
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

68. ACADEMIC
STANDING
Good academic performance and a clear path to
the finish are keys to your success at SPC. These
policies, which apply to all students, have been
put in place to help you stay focused on your goal
and get back on track if you falter.

69. ACADEMICSTANDING
NEW POLICY
Review Academic Standing:
www.spcollege.edu/academicstanding
Why do we have an Academic Standing Policy?
Save money - Students who maintain good academic standing typically save money
and remain eligible for financial aid. (This policy closely aligns with the Standards
of Academic Progress that must be met to receive financial aid.)
Graduate from college - Students who maintain good academic standing also have
a better record of completing a degree than those who do not. Our goal is to put
you in the best possible position to receive your degree or certificate.
Let’s explore SPC’s Academic Standing Policy.
ST.PETERSBURGCOLLEGE
www.spcollege.edu

70. SUCCESSTIPS
ACADEMIC STANDING
Accelerated
Restrictions
Must maintain:
• 2.0 cumulative GPA
• 75% completion
No enrollment
restriction.
Suspension
Intervention
Restricted
Must maintain:
• 2.0 GPA for term
• 67% completion
One term only:
• 2.0 GPA for term
• 67% completion
If a student falls into
suspension status
he/she cannot enroll
for one term.
Enrollment restricted
to number of courses
passed in previous
term.
(Minimum: 6 credits =
2 courses)
Student must
complete the SPC
Re-entry Program
before re-enrolling.
Enrollment limited to:
• 12 credits for fall
and spring
• 7 credits for
summer
Students will either
move back to
Intervention Status or
into Suspension
Status.
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71. ACADEMICSTANDING
GET PREPARED
Get prepared for college level
classes:
New Tools Include:
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Quick units that target specific areas
for improvement
Free online, work-at-your-own-pace
classes that get you ready for collegelevel math, reading and writing
Preparatory courses that combine
related areas, such as reading and
writing, into a single class
Courses that you can take alongside
your regular class (such as a writing
improvement class taught by your
Composition 1 teacher)
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72. REGISTERING
FOR CLASSES
Remember, the sooner you register the
better chance you have of getting your
ideal schedule.

73. REGISTERINGFORCLASSES
ONLINE REGISTRATION
www.spcollege.edu/calendar
Registering for classes online is easy:
• View class offerings in MySPC
• Register for classes
Remember, the sooner you register the better chance you have of getting your ideal schedule.
Also, just because you register early does not mean you have to pay early. Your due date will still
be the same.
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74. REGISTERINGFORCLASSES
ACADEMIC TERMS
www.spcollege.edu/calendar
The academic calendar is organized by terms:
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Spring Term (January-May)
Summer Term (May-July)
Fall Term (August-December)
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75. REGISTERINGFORCLASSES
CHOICE OF SESSIONS
www.spcollege.edu/calendar
In some cases, students can choose to take classes in a more condensed
session. You’ll spend the same amount of time in class and complete the
same amount of work.
• Regular (16 weeks during spring and fall; 10 weeks during summer)
• Express (12 weeks during spring and fall; 6 weeks during summer)
• 8-Week Mod sessions (available for a limited number of classes during spring
and fall terms only)
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76. REGISTERINGFORCLASSES
REGISTRATION TIPS
How many classes
should I take?
Maximum
Course Load
For Financial Aid
purposes
The number of classes you
should take depends on:
• academic standing
• financial aid
• work status
• family obligations
• other factors
18 credit hours
Fall and spring terms
Full-time = at least 12 credit hours
3/4 time = 9-11 credit hours
1/2 time = 6-8 credit hours
<1/2 time = 1-5 credit hours
12 credit hours
Summer term and
Express sessions
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77. REGISTERINGFORCLASSES
MAXIMUM COURSE LOAD
Why do you limit how many
classes I can take?
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Enrollment limitations are
meant to help you be
successful.
•
If you do not succeed
academically, you could face
Academic Suspension and lose
your financial aid eligibility.
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78. SEEYOUATGRADUATION
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79. THANK YOU
For Your Attention
Best of luck on your educational journey at
St. Petersburg College. If you need further
assistance, faculty, advisors, learning specialists
and tutors are waiting to meet with.
www.spcollege.edu/support

80. ?
HOW DID WE DO?
Please complete a brief survey on today’s
orientation session. We value your feedback!
http://www.spcollege.edu/survey/9163