Earn free college credit through Dual Enrollment
Through this part-time program, students can take college courses at SPC or on their high school campus, earning credits toward both high school graduation and a college degree. There are no costs for application, tuition, or required textbooks for Pinellas students taking courses on SPC campuses. We are excited to offer you the chance to get a head start on qualifying for the Dual Enrollment Program for the next school year. This opportunity is made possible through a partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools. You can earn high school and college credits simultaneously at no cost to you!
Check if you already have an account at SPC
If you previously applied or participated in an SPC-sponsored program such as College for Kids, you will already have an SPC ID number. You can look it up here.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR AT OUR UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS:
In-person info sessions
- St. Pete/Gibbs Campus – November 3, 2025
- Clearwater Campus – November 5, 2025*
*New this year: Clearwater info session will also be offered in Spanish! We're excited to make this session more accessible to our Spanish-speaking community. - Seminole Campus – December 2, 2025
Please check back for updates. Session times and locations will be announced soon.
SPRING 2026 Enrollment Details
- View Classes online: October 13, 2025
- Registration opens: October 29, 2025
- PCS Students Registration Deadline: November 20, 2025
- Home/Private School Students Registration Deadline: December 10, 2025
- Public School Book Week: January 12-16, 2026
- Home/Private School Book Week: January 5-9, 2026
- Dual Enrollment FAQs
Who is eligible?
Students enrolled in grades 6-12 in Pinellas County public schools, private schools and home-education programs, and who meet the qualifying high school GPA and College Placement Test score requirements. Pinellas County Schools students must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA based on a minimum of seven (7) high school credits in a combination of math, science, English or social studies.
NOTE: Students younger than 15 are required to meet with the Associate Provost at their Home Campus to obtain enrollment authorization.
College-Level Expectations: Students participating in this program are expected to demonstrate a higher level of independence, maturity, and self-advocacy. This includes taking the initiative to communicate directly with SPC faculty and staff, seeking help when needed, and managing their academic responsibilities proactively.
Dual Enrollment Documents
- How Do I Obtain an SPC ID Number
- College Course Placement
- PERT Instructions
- Differences Between High School and College
- Accessibility Services Dual Enrollment/Early College/Early Admission Students
Which program is right for you?
Compare SPC's Dual Enrollment, Early College and Early Admission programs
What's required to enroll?
- For academic courses, a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or a 3.0 in the subject area to be studied at SPC
- For career courses, a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or a 2.0 in the subject area to be studied at SPC.
- Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (CPT/PERT) or PSAT/SAT/ACT.
- Search for classes – Work with your counselor to complete the PCS permission form or Private School Agreement form. Refer to the list of approved courses and guide for registration and class selection information. Completed and signed permission forms are submitted by your counselor directly to a dual enrollment office. NOTE: Home-education students should work directly with a dual enrollment office to create a schedule.
- Transportation to classes at SPC.
To remain in the Dual Enrollment program, you must maintain a college GPA of 2.0 (C average).
View participating schools and contact your high school counselor to see if you are eligible to take dual enrollment classes at SPC. If you successfully complete a dual enrollment course, you also will receive high school credit. Many Dual Enrollment classes also are offered at public and private high schools.
Federal law prohibits the college from releasing information regarding a student's progress in college courses to a third party without the student's written consent.
interested in staying at SPC after high school?
If you are currently enrolled in high school and want to continue your college education at SPC after you’ve met all your high school graduation requirements, please complete the SPC Supplemental Application and follow the necessary steps upon completion to becoming a postsecondary student at SPC.
CONTACT INFORMATION
North County (servicing Pinellas County students living north from East Bay Dr. Clearwater / West Bay Dr. Largo)
The SPC north county dual enrollment office is located in the PS Building at the Tarpon Springs Campus.
Mid County (servicing Pinellas County students living south from East Bay Dr. Clearwater / West Bay Dr. Largo & north of 62nd Ave. N, Pinellas Park)
The SPC mid county dual enrollment office is located in PW 702 at the Seminole Campus.
South County County (servicing Pinellas County students living south of 62nd Ave. N, Pinellas Park)
The SPC south county dual enrollment office is located in the LA building, St. Petersburg / Gibbs Campus
Offsite Dual Enrollment (courses offered at the high schools)
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