Online Graduation Application and Ceremony Preference
St. Petersburg College will hold two Fall commencement ceremonies at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks on Dec. 19, 2009 beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. To assist the college in planning this event, we ask that you apply for graduation online at MySPC as quickly as possible. You will also need to choose your preferred ceremony time. Being part of the graduation exercise does not imply or suggest that all graduation requirements have been met. Graduation certification is made by Admissions and Records after final grades are posted. Immediately following your posting, your diploma will be mailed to you. This could take up to 4 weeks.
| Graduation
information |
| Last date to apply for graduation: |
Nov. 6, 2009 * |
| Graduation date: |
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009
Ceremonies are at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
| Graduation location: |
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks Auditorium
12685 Ulmerton Rd
Largo FL 33774
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| Parking: |
Free.
You can access the venue through one of three entrances from Ulmerton Road.
Guest seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each ceremony is expected to last approximately 2 hours. Please plan accordingly and be courteous to other graduates by not leaving early. |
| Live broadcast: |
For those students, family and friends who cannot attend the graduation ceremony on Dec. 19, 2009, live broadcasts will be available at 9:20 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. under “Click to View Broadcast.” |
| Commencement day timetable for Morning ceremony |
| Honor graduates must arrive by: |
8:30 a.m. to pick up honor cords |
| All other graduates must arrive by: |
9 a.m. |
| Processional begins: |
9:30 a.m. |
| Commencement day timetable for Afternoon ceremony |
| Honor graduates must arrive by: |
Noon to to pick up honor cords |
| All other graduates must arrive by: |
12:30 p.m. |
| Processional begins: |
1 p.m.. |
*This is the last day to apply for graduation with assurance your name will be in the commencement program. Although we accept your application for graduation through the last day of the term in which you would like to be considered for commencement, your name will not appear in the commencement program if your application is received after the date listed above. You may still participate in graduation as long as your application is received by the last day of the term.
 A message for Graduating Students
Dear Student: As graduation approaches, you may have numerous questions. Your first step is to check with your SPC academic advisor to verify your graduation status. Next, you must complete the online application for graduation:
- Go to http://www.spcollege.edu
- Click on MySPC
- Log in with your User ID and password
- Click on Apply for Graduation.
- Complete the Application form and hit Save. This will submit the form to your home campus.
- You will then be directed to pay the graduation application fee.
- If you elect to attend graduation, you will need to complete the Graduation Ceremony Time Preference Survey in MySPC to choose your preferred time of attendance.
Because a college degree or certificate is an accomplishment worth celebrating, we invite you to participate in the Fall Commencement exercises on Dec. 19.
You must apply for graduation to receive your diploma whether or not you participate in commencement. Of course, commencement exercises are a special experience that no graduate should miss. It is a time for you to receive well-deserved recognition for your hard work. The last day to apply for graduation with assurance of your name in the commencement program is Nov. 6.
I hope to see you at commencement; I’ll be the one presenting the graduates.
| Sincerely, |
| Patrick W. Rinard |
| Associate V.P. |
| Enrollment Management |
Applying for Graduation/Graduation Application Fee
Effective in 2009, SPC charges a $30 graduation application fee to process your
graduation. The non-refundable fee is not transferable to another term if, for some reason, you
fail to graduate this term. So it is important to complete a graduation check with a Student
Affairs professional to ensure your eligibility before applying. If you are applying to graduate
with more than one credential (A.A. and A.S. degree or A.S. degree and Certificate), you will only
be assessed this fee once per term.
You must apply for graduation to receive your diploma whether or not you participate in commencement. Students applying online for graduation must use Apply for Graduation in MySPC. Even if you have completed all the coursework for a degree or certificate, you cannot receive a degree or diploma without applying for graduation. Applying for graduation is also the first step toward participating in the Fall Commencement Ceremony.
Being part of the graduation ceremony does not imply or suggest that all graduation requirements have been met. Graduation certification is made by Enrollment Management after final grades are posted.
DON'T
DELAY!
Submit your Graduation Application soon. The last day to
apply for graduation with assurance your name will be in the
commencement program is Nov. 6. As long as your application
and payment are received by the last day of the term, you may still
participate in graduation. You may apply online and submit your graduation application fee at MySPC. Students can also complete this registration form and return it the Admissions Office of their home campus along with their $30 graduation application fee. Checks should be made payable to St. Petersburg College.
If you’re applying for more than one degree or certificate, you
must complete an application for each, but you are required to pay
one $30 graduation application fee. If you wish to make changes to
your graduation application once it is submitted, please contact Don Harris at 727-341-3125.
Confirmation of participation
If you elect to attend graduation, you will need to complete the Graduation Ceremony Time Preference Survey in MySPC to choose your preferred time of attendance. Please note that after a ceremony reaches capacity, that choice will no longer be available.
Purchasing cap and
gown
Visit a campus bookstore to purchase your cap and gown for a nominal fee. The deadline for obtaining your cap and gown is Friday, Dec. 18. Please bring these items with you to the ceremony.
NOTE: Graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees wear colored tassels that vary according to their majors. Please let your bookstore know if you are receiving a bachelor’s degree.
Campus bookstores also offer affordable personalized commencement invitations. Orders must be placed and paid for by credit card at least six weeks before commencement. Students can order class rings at the bookstores, and family and friends can find a variety of gifts for the graduate there as well. For more information, call 727-347-0310 or contact the bookstore on your home campus.
Bookstore Hours:
| Caruth Health
Education Center |
Monday and Thursday
Tuesday and Wednesday
Friday |
8:30
am to 7:00 pm
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
8:30 am to 1:00 pm |
| Clearwater Campus |
Monday-Thursday
Friday |
7:45
am to 7:30 pm
7:45 am to 4:00 pm |
| St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus |
Monday-Thursday
Friday |
7:45
am to 7:30 pm
7:45 am to 4:00 pm |
| Seminole Campus |
Monday and Thursday
Tuesday and Wednesday
Friday |
8:30
am to 7:00 pm
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
8:30 am to 2:00 pm |
| Allstate Center, SPC Downtown and SPC Midtown |
| Graduating students may purchase
their caps and gowns at any of the
other locations. |
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| Tarpon Springs
Campus |
Monday-Thursday
Friday |
7:45
am to 7:30 pm
7:45 am to 2:00 pm |
Wearing cap and gown
The cap should be placed on the head so that
the mortar board is level, with the long point of the crown to the back. The
front point should be well down on the forehead with no hair showing in
front. Put the tassel on the right side. The gown should be removed from the package
immediately and placed on a hanger to allow the folds to fall out. The hook at the back of the yoke is for use
only in attaching a collar for females. The collar should be hooked on the back of
the yoke and fastened on each side in front with small safety pins, which
are in the collar envelope.
Attire
The suggested attire for men is black
or solid dark pants, white shirt, black or
solid ties and black or dark shoes. The
suggested attire for women is a white or
light solid-colored dress and black or dark
shoes.
Honor Cords
(For students receiving associate and bachelor's degrees)
Students graduating with honors will receive gold cords in recognition of their academic
achievements. Honor cords will be distributed inside the Fellowship Center at 8:30 a.m. or Noon. Members of Phi Theta Kappa may order their graduation stoles through their chapter sponsors.
Your overall GPA (A.A., A.S. and A.A.S. recipients) for honor cords must be at least 3.30 for one
cord, and 3.80 or above for two cords (high honors). Your overall GPA for a bachelor’s degree
must be at least 3.50 for one honor cord and 3.80 or above for two honor cords. Your GPA can be found
on your unofficial transcript.
NOTE: The GPA used to compute honors eligibility is based on the prior term
cumulative GPA.
 Diplomas
Your diploma will not be in the cover you
receive at graduation. Diplomas will be mailed within four weeks
after the ceremony to those who met the application deadline and paid the graduation application fee.
Final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student. Request a
“graduation check” from your academic advisor for verification of degree(s). There will not be
time to compute final grades prior to the commencement ceremony. Students who fail to meet
graduation requirements must reapply for graduation for the next term and pay another $30
graduation application fee. Graduation applications are not carried forward automatically.
If your diploma is damaged, a replacement can be produced for $15. To request a
replacement diploma, please contact Don Harris at 727-341-3125. The original diploma must be
returned, regardless of condition.
NOTE: Honors designation on your diploma will be based on your final cumulative GPA.
Graduation Keepsakes
The following services are provided as a courtesy to students and parents by outside merchants. You are under no obligation to use them.
| Leader Frames now offers SPC
personalized degree frames for distinctive display of your diploma and
graduation portrait. Visit their site at www.degreeframes.com and look for St. Petersburg College's page. |
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In addition, Bob Knight Photo & Chappell Studio offers students a $5 discount on any photo order over $25 through GradTrak® by Graduation Images. |
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Important information
- If you are a student with a disability who requires accommodations,
please call Peg Connell at 727-341-3398 to make arrangements at least
seven days prior to graduation. Our staff can provide accessible seating,
interpreters for the deaf or hard-of-hearing and other accommodations
as needed.
- You should receive a name card in the mail the week of graduation;
please bring it with you. It is used to call your name as you walk forward
to receive your diploma cover. If there is an error in your name, phone
number, or address or if you do not receive a name card in the mail,
please call Don Harris at 727-341-3125. Your diploma will be mailed to
the address on the card. If you do not receive a name card in the mail,
this does not mean you are not graduating or that you cannot participate
in the ceremony. Extra name cards will be available at the ceremony.
- If you choose, Bob Knight Photo will send your graduation picture to the e-mail address you provide on the card.
- A map and directions to the First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks are available. Parking is free and is available through one of three entrances.
- Guest seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- For family and friends who cannot attend, a live broadcast link will be available beginning at 9:20 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m.
ceremony and 12:50 p.m. for the 1 p.m. ceremony.
NOTE: There is no provision for secured storage of personal items. Leave all personal belongings at home or with family members.
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