With six locations, seven intercollegiate sports, more than 50 student clubs and organizations, there is a lot going on at PHSC. Check out our news, updated with the latest information when it happens.

#ItTakesUs Social Justice Virtual Webinar Series

Understanding Social Justice Join us in a virtual engagement with dynamic speaker, Jamie Washington, DMin; and panelists Andrew Beman-Cavallaro, Tina Harris, Ph.D., and Russell L. Meyer, DMin. in a presentation and discussion on The Work We Have Before Us: "But I'm Not Racist." This kick-off…

Spring Hill Library Reopens

The Spring Hill library, previously closed for air conditioner maintenance, is open and serving students. Currently, the library is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Fridays, staff are available to provide virtual assistance from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Spring Hill Library Closed Until Further Notice

The PHSC Spring Hill Library will be closed (malfunctioning air conditioner) until further notice. Students wishing to study, or use a computer, can use the Academic Success Center adjacent to the library or they can schedule an appointment with the computer lab on campus. If a student needs access…

Fast Track to Your Degree with Term 1B

Register today for a 7.5 week course in Term B to help you fast track to your degree. Term B classes begin October 19, 2020.  Check out the course schedule and register today!

PHSC Reaccredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) received official notification regarding the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education…

PHSC Hosts Equity In Our Nation Event

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) will host a Linking in Faith and Education (LIFE), Spirit, and Wellness: Equity in Our Nation—mental health and resource summit coordinated by Emery Ailes, D.Min, LIFE Program Coordinator. This virtual event will be held on Monday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to…

PHSC Offers New Virtual Exam Prep Courses for Residential Property Management

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC), in partnership with the Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA), is now offering another remote and online exam prep class designed to prepare students to sit for testing to become industry-certified: Certificate in Residential Property Management as a National…

Child Care Opens at PHSC in New Port Richey

Great Hope Preschool has assumed the operations of the child care center located on Pasco-Hernando State College’s West Campus at 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. The center is now open for child care and preschool services. The preschool is available to PHSC students, faculty and staff, as…

PHSC Offers Medical Scribe Program

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is offering a Medical Scribe Professional Training certificate program for health care and non-health care individuals. A medical scribe assists physicians with electronic health records (EHR), maximizing workflow efficiency and productivity so that physicians…

PHSC Trustees to Review Proposed Course-Related Fee Adjustments

Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its September 15 board meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. at the Spring Hill Campus. If meeting will be held virtually, details will be available on the PHSC website at phsc.…

PHSC Offers New Virtual Exam Prep Courses for Industry Certifications for Fall 2020

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC), through the Continuing Workforce Education department, is now offering additional remote and online exam prep classes designed to prepare students to sit for testing to become industry-certified in a variety of fields to include: Certified SolidWorks…

PHSC Perspective Fall 2020 Issue Published

The Fall 2020 issue of PHSC Perspective magazine has been distributed. In case you missed it, PHSC Perspective is available in an online flipbook version for easy reading.  Be sure to read about the latest on the Instructional Performing Arts Center in "Artistic Expression Unleashed" on page 16 and…

Sports Update for Fall 2020

Cross Country has started practicing and will have their first race of the season on September 4, 2020. Due to COVID-19, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball teams will have a fall schedule where they will play scrimmages only. Official seasons for these sports are delayed until spring…

Graduating Debt Free from College

“In the midst of a pandemic and in an unstable economy, it is critical that students continue their education by earning workforce credentials or a college degree, without the burden of loans that can shackle graduates for decades.” — Rao Musunuru, M.D., PHSC Vice Chair, District Board of Trustees…

PHSC President Received Top Marks on Annual Review

Pasco-Hernando State College president Timothy Beard, Ph.D., earned near-perfect scores on his annual review, for a third year in a row, by the college’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT). Beard’s review was discussed at the July DBOT meeting. The nine-member College Board of Trustees gave him an…

PHSC District Board of Trustees Elects New Leaders

The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected a new chair and vice chair for the 2020-2021 academic year at its July 21 board meeting, held via Zoom. Trustee Marilyn Pearson-Adams was elected to serve as chair, succeeding Alvaro Hernandez, and Trustee Rao…

PHSC Maximizes Flexibility for Students in Fall 2020 Term

Pasco-Hernando State College will continue to deliver exceptional instructional offerings on campus (for certain programs and courses) and virtually (through online/hybrid/remote learning) while maintaining safety procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

PHSC Changes Child Care Services

Pasco-Hernando State College has worked closely with TodayCare Children’s Center, located at the West Campus in New Port Richey, to determine an appropriate time to reopen the center to ensure the safety of the children, parents, and staff. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TodayCare Children’s…

PHSC Student Email System Migrates to Office 365

On August 14, 2020, the student.phsc.edu email address will move to Exchange Online (Office 365). This necessary change will provide students with a more seamless, secure user experience and better integration with PHSC’s new enterprise resource planning system (ERP). All students currently have…

Phase One of College Re-Entry Plan Delayed

Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., PHSC president, announced Phase One of PHSC's College Re-Entry Plan is delayed to to increase in Coronaviurs activity and College preparation. Phase One and Phase Two college re-entry dates are to be determined. Please visit the Coronavirus web page for up-to-date…

Registration Closed for System Maintenance

Fall 2020 course registration is not available from July 1-7, due to annual computer systems maintenance. Access to registration system will be available on July 8, 2020.

PHSC Releases College and Academic Re-entry Plan

On June 23, 2020, in a letter to faculty and staff, PHSC President Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., announced Pasco-Hernando State College is planning a careful, phased return to campus-based operations for faculty, staff, students and the public. PHSC’s strategy is aligned and consistent with the State of…

Tuition Installment Plan Changes due to COVID-19

PHSC's Tuition Installment Plan for fall term 2020-2021 will now be a "prepayment" plan for Fall 2020. As a result of the COVID situation, Nelnet, the vendor PHSC contracts with to provide a Tuition Installment Plan for students, has made changes to their "guarantee" agreement contract with the…

PHSC Trustees to Review Proposed Course-Related Fee Adjustments

Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its July 21 board meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. at the West Campus in New Port Richey. If meeting will be held virtually, details will be available on the PHSC website…

TodayCare Children's Center at PHSC Re-Opening Delayed

TodayCare Children's Center at PHSC reopening scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2020 is delayed. The Center, located at PHSC West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey, will communicate with all parents of previously enrolled children with new plans to reopen. Parents may contact TodayCare…