Candidates for Graduation
Candidates for graduation will receive Commencement information via their SPC email accounts approximately 4-6 weeks after the semester begins. If you haven't received any updates and expect to graduate at the end of the semester, contact your academic advisor to confirm all degree requirements will be met.
Digital Diplomas
SPC has partnered with Parchment to handle all diploma needs. We are excited to introduce digital diplomas and certificates starting for Fall 2024 graduates. You’ll receive an email and text message with instructions on setting up your Parchment account to access your diploma. Once this step is completed you can share your digital diploma on Facebook, X, or LinkedIn or download a secure PDF. Use the SPC graduation hashtag, #SPCGrad, when posting on social media.
Graduating from SPC
The SPC Records Office will formally confer your degree and attest that all graduation requirements have been fulfilled after final grades are certified at the end of the term. Generally, 10 business days after the semester ends, transcripts will reflect degrees and certificates awarded.
To confirm that your degree or certificate was issued, please use MYSPC to check your unofficial transcript. When you see the conferral date and degree issued on your unofficial transcript, visit the SPC website for ordering official transcript via National Clearinghouse. Your official transcript will reflect that you have completed all requirements for your degree when you graduate.
If you feel you should be graduating, please with your academic counselor.
Please Note:
- Final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with you, the student.
- The program you are presently pursuing, along with any related degrees or certifications, will be evaluated if you are enrolled for the current term.
- It is strongly advised that you have a meeting with your advisor before your final semester to go over your records and make sure you will fulfill all graduation requirements. Log in to MySPC via the Titan Hub to see your progress, for a summary of your academic progress, click My Academics.
- All correspondence pertaining to commencement and graduation is delivered to your MySPC email address. Make sure you regularly check your SPC email for any new information.
Digital Diplomas
We are excited to introduce digital diplomas and certificates for the first time starting for Fall 2024 graduates! SPC has partnered with Parchment.com to handle all diploma needs. If you have graduated prior to Fall of 2024, please see the information regarding Replacement Diplomas on the Diplomas tab.
Graduation Honors
The College gives special recognition to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance while working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree. Honors distinction is based on your final Combined Cumulative GPA; not your SPC Cum GPA or Transfer Cum GPA. Certificates are not eligible for honor distinction.
| GRADUATION GPA DISTINCTIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| DEGREE | GPA | DISTINCTION |
| Associate | 3.3 - 3.49 | Honors |
| Associate & Bachelor's | 3.5 - 3.69 | Cum Laude (with Honors) |
| 3.7 - 3.89 | Magna Cum Laude (with High Honors) | |
| 3.9 - 4.0 | Summa Cum Laude (with Highest Honors) | |
Students graduating with Honors are recognized in the Commencement program and the honors distinction will be shown on your diploma and final transcript.
Transcripts
You can request your official transcript by accessing MySPC through the Titan Hub or visiting the Transcript Ordering Center.
If you are ordering your transcript prior to the last day of the term, please review your unofficial transcript to make sure you see all grades and conferral of degree or certificates. Once you have reviewed your unofficial transcript, place the official transcript order via National Clearinghouse, by using SPC website link Transcript Ordering Center.
Please Note:
- Transcript fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- It is your responsibility to review your records before ordering the official transcript.
Please send questions about ordering transcripts to spctranscripts@spcollege.edu.
Diplomas
Your diploma will be sent to the Permanent Address listed in MySPC under Personal Information. Please verify it is correct. If your address has changed, update your record. If you wish to have your diploma sent to a different address, you may add a separate Diploma Address to your record. Due to the size and shape of the envelope, do not use a P.O. Box.
Your diploma will reflect the name listed in MySPC under Personal Information. If you wish to have your middle name or initial included add a separate Diploma Name to your record.
If you have had a legal name change, submit a Record Change Request to Admissions and Records along with a copy of your driver's license, marriage certificate, divorce decree, Social Security card or a legal document reflecting your new name.
Digital Diplomas
For students graduating in Fall 2024 or later, you will receive an email and text message when your digital diploma is ready. There will be a separate text and email notification for each diploma or certificate you are earning. Follow the instructions to create your Parchment account. From there, you can download or share your digital diploma or certificate on social media or with family, friends and employers as many times as you’d like throughout your lifetime.
Benefits:
- Easily share your diploma with a secure, verified link
- View online at any time with permanent access to your Parchment account
- Download and save as a PDF
- Recognized by employers and organizations
- May serve as an alternative to the Apostile by countries recognizing digital diplomas
When you receive notification of your digital credential, you will need to confirm within 72 hours the address to which your diploma should be sent. Any changes made with Parchment will not update your MySPC account. Diplomas are normally mailed 15-20 days after you receive your digital copy.
Replacement Diplomas
There is a $15 per copy charge for replacement diplomas. Pay at any campus Business Office. Once the Office of Admissions & Records receives confirmation of payment, your new diploma will be sent to the mailing address on file.
Replacement diplomas will bear the signatures of the current officials of St. Petersburg College.
Reverse Transfer
This is a unique process of awarding an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree retroactively to SPC students who transferred to a four-year institution before completing the A.A. Reverse transfer allows you to combine the credits you have earned at your current school with those you previously earned at SPC and retroactively be awarded an Associate of Arts degree.
Eligibility
If you are a prior SPC student who earned 30 or more credits hours towards an A.A. degree while enrolled at the college, you may qualify for Reverse Transfer. To have the A.A. awarded, you must meet the following criteria:
- Left SPC in good academic standing
- Currently enrolled at a four-year institution
- Have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at all colleges attended
- Have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree
- Satisfied the Florida Civic Literacy requirement
- Completed two years of foreign language in high school or a minimum of 6 credits of in college. Courses taken must be sequential and in the same language.
Benefits
Having your A.A. degree awarded through Reverse Transfer gives you a recognized and meaningful credential which immediately increases your ability to get a job and for earning a raise. Completing an associate degree can yield significantly more pay than entering college and not earning a degree. Additionally, research has shown you are more likely to persist and complete your bachelor’s degree if you have already earned a degree.
Send an email to graduationquestions@spcollege.edu for further information.