If you are not a U.S. citizen and you want to work toward your degree online from outside the U.S., please read all of the following information before you begin the process.
Please note that students using our online option must demonstrate some English proficiency as our English for Academic Purposes program has limited available coursework online. (See step 3 for details.)
SPC offers a variety of online programs and courses.
Make sure you understand the technical requirements for taking online classes at SPC.
Our online application makes it fast and easy for you to apply to St. Petersburg College. Please follow each step carefully.
Complete our online application. (The application includes instructions to submit the non-refundable fee of $35 by credit card or mail.)
Submit your high school transcript or diploma to an approved agency for evaluation and translation into English. The official translated document must be sent to us at the address listed below.
For university or college credit earned outside the U.S., a course-by-course evaluation is required from an approved agency. The official translated document must be sent to us at the address listed below.
To determine your placement in college courses you must do one of the following:
- Provide official transcripts showing college-level coursework.
- Provide acceptable SAT and/or ACT scores.
- Complete our Computerized Placement Test at an approved location.
To take the placement test, you will need to identify an approved proctor and testing facility to meet our off-site testing requirements.
To take courses online with SPC, your placment test scores must qualify you to take advanced English for Academic Purposes classes (EAP 1595 or higher).
Official testing results should be mailed to:
St. Petersburg College
International Center, SPG
P. O. Box 13489
St Petersburg, FL 33733
The International Student Services staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.
