Prepare to Graduate
If you are a graduate or candidate for the current academic year, you will receive an email from Admissions and Records with instructions on registering for the ceremony. All correspondence is sent to your SPC student email account.
You must register for commencement to participate. Log into MySPC through the Titan Hub, then click on My Academics and then select Commencement Registration. After registering, event details will be sent to your SPC email.
After registering to participate in the ceremony, you will receive additional details and updates sent directly to your SPC email. Please be sure to check it regularly.
Deadlines
- April 27, 2026: Last day to register to have your Name Card mailed to you
- April 29, 2026: Last day to register to be listed in the Commencement program
- May 11, 2026: Final day to register for Commencement
There are no exceptions to these deadlines.
Venue: Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Ceremony 1 will begin at 9 a.m. and Ceremony 2 will begin at 1 p.m. Doors open one hour in advance and each ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. All students in the College’s High School Programs will participate in the afternoon ceremony. All other students may participate in either ceremony.
If you are graduating this term and did not receive a registration invitation, contact your Career & Academic Advisor or email graduationquestions@spcollege.edu.
Purchase Your Cap and Gown
Graduates wear a royal blue cap and gown. If you are graduating with your Associate in Arts degree, your tassel is blue. Otherwise, your tassel color is based on your program.
You may purchase your regalia online at herff.ly/spc Regalia is available for purchase at any SPC campus bookstore. Regalia will also be available for purchase at Commencement.
Degree Tassels
- ASSOCIATE - Royal Blue
- CERTIFICATE - Royal Blue
- BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE
- Biology - Gold
- Business Administration - Drab
- Cardiopulmonary Science - Nile
- Nursing - Peach
- Public Policy and Admininstration - Peacock
- Human Services – Citron
- BACHELOR'S OF APPLIED SCIENCE
- Dental Hygiene - Lilac
- Digital Media - White
- Education - Light Blue
- Health Services Admininstration - Kelly Green
- International Business - Drab
- Management and Organizational Leadership - Drab
- Paralegal - Purple
- Public Policy and Administration - Red, White, Blue
- Sustainable Management - Drab
- Technology Development and Management - Drab and Orange
- Veterinary Technology - Grey
Pick Up Your Cords and Stoles
Graduation cords and stoles are a time-honored tradition and are worn to signify your academic achievements, membership in student organizations, or involvement in the college community.
- Honor Cords are distributed at campus Grad Fests and at check-in on the day of the event. See Honors eligibility requirements.
- First to Finish Cords are distributed at campus Grad Fests and at check-in on the day of the event.
- Veteran Cords are available from our Veterans Services coordinator. Email shenofsky.allison@spcollege.edu to make arrangement to obtain your cord.
- Student Organizations and Departmental Program Regalia
Cords and stoles designating membership in student organizations or honor societies must be picked up in advance. Contact your organization for specific instructions on obtaining this regalia.
The week before SPC Commencement, you will receive your Name Card in the mail. This postcard will include important information on arrival times, parking and general direction.
Bring this card with you!
Your Name Card is your "fast pass." You do not need to check in upon arrival and can immediately be seated. The card will be used to call your name as you walk across the stage and will be given the official photographer to match with your photo.
If you do not receive a Name card in the mail prior to the ceremony, a blank name card will be available for pick up prior to the start of the ceremony.
Graduates requesting disability accommodations should contact SPC’s Accessibility Services at 727-341-4510. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations for participating students.