Welcome to Your Future!
Eckerd College Program for Experienced Learners is specifically designed to fit the lifestyles and support the objectives of adult learners like you. Over 4,000 busy adults have earned an Eckerd College bachelor's degree — most of them while continuing to work. Discover an academic experience that will continue to grow in value throughout your life, and a community where lifelong friendships and lifelong rewards get their start.
About PEL
- Small classes, personal attention
- 2 locations: St. Petersburg (Main Campus) and Tampa
- Outstanding instructors
- A variety of academic programs
- 8 week courses with evening and weekend classes
- Experiential learning credit
- Directed study, online study & study abroad
- Career Services
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How do I apply?
Applying is fast, easy and convenient. You can choose to apply online, or download and complete the application at your leisure. Click here to apply now.
How long will it take?
Our admissions counselors will be happy to review your academic and experiential background and tell you how long it will take to complete a degree with us. If you have no transfer or experiential credit, and you attend full-time, it will take you about 3 1/2 years to finish. Be sure to talk to a counselor to discuss transfer or experiential credit and learn more about how soon you can complete your degree.
How do I get more information?
We would love to hear from you! Click here to contact one of our admissions counselors, or you may also call us at (800) 234-4735 or at (727) 864-8226. If you prefer e-mail, you can use our contact form here.
How can I pay?
We know that cost is an important factor in your college decision. That's why there are many types of aid available to students. Scholarships, grants, work, and loans are all available to qualified students. We're here to help make the Program for Experienced Learners an affordable option for you. Learn more about financial aid options as well as the cost of attending and then get in touch with us so we can help create a plan for you.
Locations
Eckerd College’s Program for Experienced Learners (PEL) offers two classroom locations in St. Petersburg (Main Campus) and Tampa.
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Classroom Locations
Main Campus
Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
727.864.8226 | 727.864.8422 (Fax)
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9-5:30; Friday 9-5; evening advising for current students is available by appointment.
Tampa
1300 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 135, Tampa, FL 33607
813.282.0002 | 813.282.4607 (Fax)
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9-6; Friday 9-3; evening advising for current students is available by appointment.
Selected courses are also offered in the following locations
Downtown St. Petersburg
The Morean Arts Center
719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
For information, please contact the main campus at 727.864.8226
Dunedin
Dunedin Fine Art Center
1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
For information please contact the main campus at 727-864-8226
Midtown St. Petersburg
St. Pete Clay Company
420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
For information please contact the main campus at 727-864-8226
Seminole
St. Petersburg College University Partnership Center
9200 113th Street North, Seminole, FL 33772
727.394.6214 | 727.394.6269 (Fax)
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Program for Experienced Learners, Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Phone: 727.864.8226 or 800.234.4735, Fax: 727.864.8422
