Early College Enrollment

Early College Enrollment at St. Petersburg College

Earn college credit while you’re still in high school. Through St. Petersburg College, you can take high school and SPC courses at the same time. Best of all, classes and books are free to qualified students. Find out if you are eligible.

Explore SPC. Learn how you can embark on an adventure into college life.

• The Dual Enrollment program offers Pinellas County students in public, private and home schools the opportunity to take free SPC courses that give them credits toward a high school diploma and a college degree. Dual Enrollment courses are available on SPC campuses and some local high school campuses.


• The Early College offers the opportunity for students entering grades 11 and 12 in Pinellas County high schools, private and home-schooled students to attend school full-time at an SPC campus for free. Students may earn a high school diploma and an associate degree.


• The Early Admission program offers free college classes to qualified Pinellas County high school students who are entering the 12th grade. These courses also fulfill high school graduation requirements and are available only on SPC Campuses.


• St. Petersburg Collegiate High School offers an academic environment that ensures the completion of a high school diploma while enabling successful completion of college-level course work.
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Chart of Early Enrollment Options