Graduation
Congratulations! Graduation means you have officially and successfully completed all your degree requirements that will be recorded on your official transcript.
Graduation Candidates
You will be notified if you are a candidate for graduation via your SPC email address. If you do not receive a notification and think you should graduate at the end of the term, please contact your academic advisor who can perform a graduation check with you.
Graduation Announcements
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Digital Diplomas are Here!
SPC has partnered with Parchment.com to handle all diploma needs. Your digital diploma or certificate will always be accessible online via your Parchment account.
In 4-6 weeks, you will receive a notification when your digital diploma is ready! Once you receive a text message and email from Parchment, you can log in to Parchment.com and create your account using your home email. From there, you can download or share your digital diploma or certificate on social media or with family members as many times as you’d like throughout your lifetime.
Student Information Verification
- Your diploma will be mailed to the Permanent Address listed in MySPC under Personal Information. Please verify that your address is correct. If it has changed, update your record.
- Your diploma will display the name listed in MySPC under Personal Information. If you would like your middle name or initial included, you may add a separate Diploma Name to your record.

Requirements
While you don't need to apply for graduation, you still need to make sure you're on track to receive your diploma.
View Requirements
Ceremonies
Learn more about our graduation ceremonies, including Commencement and Grad Walk.
Explore Ceremonies
Prepare to Graduate
Find out how to prepare for the graduation ceremony, including cap and gown purchase and regalia.
Get Ready
Day of Ceremony
Your day to celebrate has arrived! What you need to know about the protocol and schedule.
See DetailsYou did it! Don't be shy.
Share the moment using #SPCGrad and images for your social media accounts.
Social MediaBy the Numbers
In Fall and Summer 2024, St. Petersburg College awarded more than 1,700 degrees and certificates.
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