St. Petersburg College Downtown Center Student Services

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The SPC Downtown Center is a "one-stop," full-service educational facility, serving over 1,800 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.

Student Services

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 Academic Advisor 727-341-4248	Dr. Jerry Cade Counselor 727-341-7966	Carol Huber Academic Advisor 727-341-4249

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

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.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - noon

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Nancy Kelley
Administrative Manager
MySPC Answer Place (MAP)
727-341-4247

Vivian O'Dell
Senior Staff Assistant
Student Services
727-341-7965

Gigi Reiter
Student Service Assistant
727-341-4249

Julie Stott
Senior Staff Assistant
727-341-4249

Bookstore

Follett’s Bookstore will have textbooks for the downtown classes available for purchase at SPC Downtown at the times listed 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, 6605 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg FL 33710.

Follett’s Downtown Center dates and times:		SPC Downtown Center 244 Second Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL
Thursday, Aug. 20 Monday, Augt 24 Tuesday, Aug. 25 Wednesday, Aug. 26 Thursday, Aug. 27	9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Office for Services for Students with Disabilities

Gene Oskamp
Learning Specialist
727.341-4316

Office hours: Wednesday, 1 - 4:30 pm

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 at the SP/G campus.