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. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus – Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at 6 p.m.
    6605 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg
    Current Sophomores: Music Center
    Current Juniors: Room SU 236
    Pre-register here

  • Clearwater Campus – Nov. 5, 2025 at 6 p.m.*
    2465 Drew Street, Clearwater
    Current Sophomores: Arts Auditorium
    Current Juniors: Room ES 102
    Spanish Session (Sophomores & Juniors): Library East Community Room
    Pre-register here
    *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 – Dec. 2, 2025 at 6 p.m.
    9200 113th Street North, Seminole
    Current Sophomores: Digitorium
    Current Juniors: Room UP 303
    Pre-register here

Please check back for updates. Session times and locations will be announced soon.

SPRING 2026 Enrollment Details

  • View Classes online: Oct. 13, 2025 
  • Registration opens: Oct. 29, 2025 
  • PCS Students Registration Deadline: Nov. 20, 2025 
  • Home/Private School Students Registration Deadline: Dec. 10, 2025 
  • Public School Book Week: Jan. 12-16, 2026 
  • Home/Private School Book Week: Jan. 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

Which program is right for you?
Compare SPC's Dual Enrollment, Early College and Early Admission programs

What's required to enroll?

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

Jeff Cesta
Director, Early College/Early Admission/Dual Enrollment
cesta.jeff@spcollege.edu
727-791-5970

Marysabel (Mary) Merino
Administrative Services Specialist
merino.mary@spcollege.edu
727-791-5970

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.

Naly Lattenhauer
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
lattenhauer.naly@spcollege.edu
727-712-5281

Ewa Rzadzka
Administrative Services Specialist
rzadzka.ewa@spcollege.edu
727-712-5400

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.

Derrick Bullard
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
bullard.derrick@spcollege.edu
727-394-6164

Kristi SmithAdministrative Services Specialist
smith.kristiL@spcollege.edu
727-394-6023

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

Brooke Taylor
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
taylor.brooke@spcollege.edu
727-341-7109

Offsite Dual Enrollment Courses offered at high schools

Kelsey Brooks
Senior Data Management Specialist
brooks.kelsey@spcollege.edu
727-791-5977

Ana C. Cotto-Pizarro
Senior Data Management Specialist
cottopizarro.anay@spcollege.edu
727-791-5971

Meet the Team

Staff photo for high school programs