College Closed for Spring Break
Polk State College will be closed for spring break from Monday, March 26, to Monday, April 2. When students return, enrollment for summer and fall will be taking place for those who qualify for priority…
Parking Lot Improvements to Take Place Over Spring Break
When students, faculty, and staff return from spring break, parking on the north and south sides of the Winter Haven Campus may seem a little different. While Polk State College is closed, improvements will be…
Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to Hold Info Sessions
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host informational sessions for students interested in attending the public charter school, which is an academic alternative for students who want to graduate and transition…
Polk State College Victorious in 2018 Legislative Session
Senate Bill 540 is dead, the Polk State JD Alexander Center is safe, and Polk State College is victorious in securing funding for operational support this Legislative Session. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed the…
SGA Elections Underway: Vote Today!
Students can vote today and Tuesday for Student Government Association (SGA) officers on the Winter Haven Campus. The election for Lakeland Campus SGA officers will take place April 3 and 4. SGA provides Polk State…
Wise & Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men Event Inspires
The Polk State College Foundation’s 12th annual Wise & Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men events this week entertained and inspired more than 400 guests who came together in celebration of Women’s History Month and…
Polk State JD Alexander Center Makes it Possible for First-Generation-in-College Student to Juggle School and Three Jobs
For students at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, it’s all about location. Without Polk State College’s presence in the Lake Wales community, many students would not be pursuing their higher education because they would…
Application Unavailable While Upgrades Being Made
Polk State’s online application for prospective students will be unavailable from noon March 21 to noon March 23 as the College transitions to a new software system that will make the admission process more user…
Admission & Registrar’s Services Limited During Staff Training
Services at the Admission and Registrar’s Office will be reduced March 15 and 16 while staff is receiving training on a new software system that will better serve students. The offices on the Winter Haven…
Register for Fall Classes Sooner Than Ever, Before Summer
To ramp up student retention and ensure that students have access to the courses they need, Polk State College is giving students the ability to enroll for fall classes sooner than ever before. Beginning April…