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. We encourage you to participate in Commencement so we can formally recognize and celebrate your hard work and accomplishments.

Graduation Announcements

SPC 148th Commencement Fall 2025
Commencement details:
Place: The BayCare Sound, Coachman Park, Clearwater, FL 33755
Date: Monday Dec. 15, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 5 p.m.
Live Stream: Family members and guests who are unable to attend can watch from the comfort of home at stpe.co/graduationlivestream.
Attending Commencement
- You must register to participate.
- Monday Nov. 10, 2025, your Name Cards deadline to be sent via mail.
- Wednesday Nov. 20, 2025, is the deadline to have your name included in the commencement program.
- Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, your Name Cards deadline to be sent via mail.
  If you did not receive a name card by mail (USPS), please visit the designated table at commencement.
- Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, registration for the commencement ceremony will be closed.
- There are no exceptions to these deadlines
In the weeks leading up to the event, you will receive additional details and updates directly to your SPC email, so be sure to check it regularly.
Honor Cord, Purchase Caps and Gowns
Honor distinctions are awarded to students enrolled in Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree programs who achieve a qualifying cumulative GPA. You can check your GPA on your unofficial transcript in MySPC. Please note that certificate programs do not qualify for honors. Visit the SPC website to verify your eligibility.
Purchasing your Cap and Gown, refer to the official SPC website. You may also reach out to Barnes and Noble through your specific home campus for assistance.
Receiving Your Diploma

Once all Fall 2025 graduation requirements are verified and your degree is officially conferred, you’ll receive an email from Parchment in mid-to-late January on how to access and download your digital diploma.
Follow the instructions to create your Parchment account and access your credential. Be sure to review and confirm the accuracy of your name and mailing address within 72 hours of receiving the notification.
Printed diplomas will be mailed 15–20 days after your digital diploma is issued, using the Permanent Address listed in your MySPC account. If you'd like to include a middle name or initial on your diploma, add a Diploma Name to your record. For questions, contact graduationquestions@spcollege.edu