Student Services

The SPC Downtown Center is a "one-stop," full-service educational facility, serving over 2,000 students each semester, from application to graduation. Students can take a wide variety of classes, meet with an academic advisor or a career guidance specialist, apply for financial aid, participate in student activities, and more. Specifically, SPC-DT offers preparatory and general education courses toward Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees.

Academic Advising

Services are available on a walk-in basis, in DC 110. Please note that limited services may be available up to an hour before closing, depending on the number of students already waiting. To be sure you will see an advisor, please arrive at least one hour before closing. The shortest wait times are in the morning.

A staff of experienced counselors and academic advisors are available to assist students in the decision-making process regarding:

Elaine Abruzzo Jerry Cade James Johnson
Elaine Abruzzo
Academic Advisor
727-341-4248
Dr. Jerry Cade
Counselor
727-341-7966
James Johnson
Academic Advisor
727-341-4345
  • career selection and planning
  • degree program selection
  • academic course selection and planning

Hours

Monday and Thursday
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - noon

Financial Advising

Charlotte Johns-Rich
Financial Aid Officer
727.341.4257

Office hours: Monday: 9 am - 7 pm, Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm, Friday: 8 am - 12 pm
Charlotte

Placement Testing

The SPC placement test is designed to measure entry-level skills in writing, reading and mathematics. State law mandates that state-supported institutions test their students' entry-level skills.

Admissions, Registration and Fee Payment

At this location, you can apply for admission, register for classes, pay your fees, receive your grades, request transcripts, or get answers to any questions you have.

Hours

Monday and Thursday
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tues and Wed
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - noon
Apply to SPC
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Mark Strickland
Associate Provost
Downtown/Midtown
727-341-4247
Vivian O'Dell
Senior Staff Assistant
Student Services
727-341-7965
Gigi Reiter
Senior Staff Assistant
727-341-4249
Julie Stott
Senior Staff Assistant
727-341-4249
Jessica Penny
Staff Assistant
727-341-4249

Bookstore

TEXTBOOK SALES

For your convenience, Follett's Bookstore will have textbooks for both the Downtown and Midtown classes available for purchase at SPC Downtown during the times below. The "book line of credit" will not be available at SPC Downtown. You may also purchase your textbooks at the St. Pete/Gibbs Campus. If you wish to purchase your textbooks on-line go to http://efollett.com

Follett's "on-site" dates/times: (Room DC 314)

Thursday January 5 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday January 9 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday January 10 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday January 11 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday January 12 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Disability Resources

Tonya Williams
Disability Resource Specialist
727.341.7913

Office hours: Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Williams

Placement Testing

The SPC placement test is designed to measure entry-level skills in writing, reading and mathematics. State law mandates that state-supported institutions test their students' entry-level skills.

Student ID Cards

SPC students taking classes at SPC Downtown need to obtain an SPC photo ID card. This card allows students to access the SPC libraries, computer labs and student events. You can obtain a SPC Photo ID card at SPC Downtown or SPC Midtown. Students must have a current print-out of their Tuition Fee Schedule to show to obtain a Student I.D.