This article explains how to create a SharePoint site that is not affiliated with a department or college.
If you want to create a SharePoint site within your college or department SharePoint site, please consult this article: Managing a SharePoint Subsite.
This article details the process for creating a SharePoint site that is not tied to a specific department or college.
What is the purpose for creating this SharePoint site?
If your goal is to create a collaborative space for a team, then we recommend you look into creating a Microsoft Team, which comes with additional functionality including Microsoft 365 Groups, a chat feature, and a collaborative environment where you can have conversations as well as share and discuss files.
If your goal is to create a space to hold your resources or projects for your own benefit, then follow the instructions below: