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Graduation Online Application
St. Petersburg College summer commencement ceremony is at Ruth Eckerd Hall on July 19, 2008 beginning at 10 a.m. To assist the college in planning this event, we ask that you apply for graduation online at MySPC as quickly as possibly. Being part of the graduation exercise does not imply or suggest that all graduation requirements have been met. Graduation certification is made by the College after final grades are posted. Immediately following your posting, your diploma will be mailed to you. This could take up to 4 weeks.
Reminder: Guest seating at graduation will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Graduation
timetable |
| Last date to apply for graduation: |
June 9, 2008* |
| Graduation date: |
Saturday, July
19, 2008 |
| Graduation time: |
Graduation processional starts at 10 a.m. IT IS IMPORTANT to be at Ruth Eckerd Hall by 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. for honor students.) The ceremony will last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Please plan accordingly and be courteous to other graduates by not leaving early. |
| Graduation location: |
Ruth Eckerd
Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater FL 33759
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* The last day to apply for graduation with assurance of your name in the program. Although we will accept your application for graduation through the last day of the term in which you would like to be considered for graduation, your name will not appear in the 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.
| On graduation day........ |
Arrive no later than: |
9:30 am |
| Graduates should enter: |
All students will enter through the back (South End) door. |
| Honor cords distribution time: |
9 am |
| Guests should arrive through: |
East and West entrances. |
| Parking fee: |
Free |
 A message from the College
Registrar's Office
Dear Student:
As the time for graduation approaches, you probably have numerous questions. The first step is to check with an SPC counselor to verify your graduation status. Next, you must complete the online GRADUATION APPLICATION / CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION form:
This should answer most of your questions.
- Complete the Apply for Graduation form and SAVE. This will submit the form to your home campus.
Because a college degree or certificate is an accomplishment worth celebrating, we invite you to participate in the Summer Commencement.
You must apply for graduation to receive your diploma whether or not you participate in Commencement. Of course, commencement exercises are a special once-in-a-lifetime experience that no graduate should miss. It is a time for you to receive a well-deserved recognition for your hard work. The last day to apply for graduation, with assurance of your name in the program, is June 9, 2008.
I hope to see you at graduation; I’ll be the one presenting the graduates.
Sincerely,
Patrick W. Rinard
College Registrar
You must apply for
graduation
All eligible students must apply for
graduation using 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 Summer Commencement Ceremony Saturday, July 19, 2008.
DON'T
DELAY!
Please apply for graduation no later than the deadline for graduation. This is the last day to
apply for graduation with the assurance of timely receipt of diploma and
participation in the graduation ceremony. If you're applying
for more than one degree or certificate, you must complete an application
for each. If you wish to make changes to your graduation application
once it is submitted, please contact the admissions office on your home
campus.
Graduation is free; caps and
gowns are affordable
Unlike some other institutions, SPC does not
charge a graduation fee. However, there is a nominal fee for the cap and
gown. You must pick up your cap and gown at the Follett's Bookstore on your
home campus when you
are measured.
When Purchasing Cap & Gown please contact your campus bookstore to be
measured for your royal blue cap and gown (you pay for and pick up on same day) between now
and Friday, July 18, 2008. Students can purchase caps and gowns, graduation announcements and rings.
Family and friends can find a variety of gifts for the graduate. Bookstore Hours:
| Caruth Health
Education Center |
Monday and Thursday
Wednesday and Tuesday
Friday |
8:30
am to 7:00 pm
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
8:30 am to 1:00 pm |
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Clearwater Campus |
Monday-Thursday
Friday |
7:45
am to 7:30 pm
7:45 am to 4:00 pm |
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| St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus |
Monday-Thursday
Friday |
7:45
am to 7:30 pm
7:45 am to 4:00 pm |
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Seminole Campus |
Monday and Thursday
Tuesday and Wednesday
Friday
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8:30 am to 7:00 pm
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
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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
as soon as received and placed on a hanger, to allow the folds acquired from
packing to fall out. The hook at the back of the yoke is for use
only in attaching collar for females. 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.
Dress The suggested dress for men is black or solid
dark pants, white shirt, black or solid ties and black or dark shoes. The
suggested dress for women is a white or light solid dress and black or dark
shoes.
Honor Cords (students receiving
Associate's and Bachelor's degrees) Students graduating with honors will receive
gold cords in recognition of their academic achievement. Honor cords will be
distributed inside the Grand Concourse area at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008. Students who are members of Phi Theta
Kappa may order their graduation stoles through their chapter sponsor. Your overall GPA (A.A., A.S. and A.A.S. recipients) for honor cords must be 3.30 - 3.79 for one cord and 3.80 or above for two cords (high honors). Your overall GPA for a bachelor's degree must be 3.50 for one cord and 3.80 or above for two cords.
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
will receive at graduation. Diplomas will be mailed within weeks
after the ceremony to those who met the application deadline. Diplomas for
students who applied late will be ordered with the next session's graduation.Final responsibility for meeting graduation
requirements rests with the student. A "graduation check" should
be requested from the Counseling Office for verification of degree(s).
Subsequent to the graduation check, 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. Graduation applications are not carried forward to the next term automatically. SPC does not issue duplicate diplomas. If
your diploma is damaged, a replacement can be made available to you for $15,
along with an explanation for the request. The original diploma must be
returned, regardless of condition.
NOTE: Honors designation on your diploma will be based on your final cumulative GPA.
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.
Important information
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If you would like accommodations for a
disability during the graduation, please call Peg Connell,
(727)341-3398 at least seven days prior to graduation. Our staff can
provide assistance for you such as accessible seating, interpreters for
the deaf or hard-of-hearing and other accommodations as needed.
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You should receive your 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 you choose, your name card will be used by Bob Knight Photo to send your graduation pictures to the e-mail address that you provide on the card. If there is an error in your name, phone number, or address, please call Don Harris, (727) 341-3125. If you did not receive a name card in the mail, this does not mean you are not graduation or that you cannot participate in the graduation ceremony. Extra name cards will be available at the graduation ceremony.
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Parking at Ruth Eckerd Hall is free.
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Guest seating is limited to first-come, first-seated. An overflow room with video capability will be availible if the hall reaches capacity.
Note: Do not enter Ruth Eckerd Hall carrying personal items. Leave all personal belongings at home or with family members.
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