Admission
Find out how to Apply to Study at San Pedro Junior College
Choose SPJC, the premier public comprehensive junior college in the heart of San Pedro. Explore a broad array of majors, minors, programs, and academic opportunities, and be supported by a college-wide commitment to Student Success.
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Rigorous preparation is key to academic success at SPJC. We offer 4 Associate Programs in a dynamic and diverse learning community led by an amazing faculty. We prepare students to become leaders locally, nationally, and globally through inquiry and innovation with real-world applications inside and outside of the classroom. Find out what is required to enroll and the small amount we are asking for as an institution.
As well as course-specific pre-requisites, every student should have:
- Successfully completed high school;
- Taken CSEC General Proficiency Level English Language and Mathematics;
- Taken the Association of Tertiary Level Institution of Belize (ATLIB) Placement Test;
Consideration may be given to applicants who have:
- presented credentials showing a strong upward trend in high school grades;
- shown participation in extracurricular or community activities;
- maintained at least an average of B, especially in English and their major(s) from the previous institution
- good moral standings;
- worked in a recognized and accepted profession thus having sufficient experience to warrant acceptance into a program
NOTE: Persons not enrolled in formal schooling within the past four (4) years will be required to attend Remedial Math and English classes, and/or Remedial Accounting or Remedial Chemistry.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
Students who have attended another recognized tertiary-level institution within the last four years may apply for credits to be transferred to Independence Junior College. Such students must meet our requirements and ensure that their official transcript is received within the given deadline for application for admission.
Transfer of credits applies only to courses in which a C or a higher grade was achieved. A maximum of thirty-three (33) credits is accepted towards an Associate Degree.
Tuition and fees per semester are as follows: (Fees are non-refundable)
| Fee Description | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $300.00 | Every semester |
| Application Fee | $50 | Every semester |
| Late Registration Fee | $150.00 | One-time |
| Student Government/Activity Fee | $10.00 | Every semester |
| Identification Card | $20.00 | Once a year |
| Maintenance | $125.00 | Every semester |
| ATLIB | $7.00 | Once a year |
| Computer Lab User Fee | $125.00 | Every semester |
| Sports Fee | $75 | Except for summer semesters |
| Security Fee | $75.00 | Every semester |
| Stationary Fee | $100.00 | Every semester |
| School T-Shirt | $40.00 | Once a year |
| Programmed Completion Fee (Graduates) | $250.00 | One-time |
| Independent Study Fee (Per Course) | $300.00 | Per course |
| Field trips (Depends on course and destinations) | Varies | Varies |
Tuition and fees per semester are as follows: (Fees are non-refundable)
Tuition is $45.00 per credit hour for part-time & full-time students. Tuition is payable on the date of registration.
Computer Lab User fee applies to all students irrespective of program of studies and is charged each semester. Students who sign up for a course in Information Technology/ QuickBooks are required to pay an additional lab fee for such a course.
The THM field trip fees apply to students enrolled in these courses.
Food and Beverage Lab fees apply to Tourism and Business Management and Tourism Majors only
Students who have pre-registered for a course must return to the office during registration week/period to officially register for the semester.
Tuition is refundable only upon written application to the Admissions Office. The proportion of the tuition refundable is calculated on the following basis and depends on the student's official withdrawal from the college.
| Date of Withdrawal | Proportion Refundable |
|---|---|
| Before classes begin | 90% |
| During the first two weeks of classes | 80% |
| During the third and fourth weeks of classes | 60% |
| After the fourth week of classes | None |
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Why Study at SPJC ?
Studying at San Pedro Junior College can be a transformative experience that sets you on a path to academic and career success. Take action today to explore all that SPJC has to offer and begin your journey toward a bright future.
