Lake Elbert Trail construction to affect Polk State Winter Haven Campus commuters
This month, the City of Winter Haven is beginning construction on the long-awaited Lake Elbert Trail project, a 2.4-mile trail around Lake Elbert which will provide a beautiful amenity that will benefit residents and Polk…
New Polk State Lake Wales Director to build upon success at JDA Center
Von McGriff’s go-getter attitude and fuchsia fashion are enough to energize students and colleagues, but it’s her creative thinking and heart for the community that will aid her in “reinvigorating” Polk State College’s JD Alexander…
Polk State JD Alexander Center to host open house January 25 in Lake Wales
Polk State College invites prospective students, their families, and community members to an open house at the Polk State JD Alexander Center on January 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 152 E. Central…
Study abroad opportunities return for Polk State students
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Polk State College students will have the opportunity to study abroad. In the past, Polk State students have studied abroad in places such as London, Paris, Dublin,…
Pair of Polk State collegiate high school students participate in Community Classroom
A pair of students from Polk State College’s collegiate high schools had the opportunity this fall semester to learn a little more about local government. Zia Leidinger, 17, from Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to…
Severe weather possible for Tuesday, Jan. 9
UPDATE 2 P.M. 1/9/24: Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for 49 counties, including Polk County, due to severe weather expected throughout the state today. The state of emergency will allow Florida…
There’s still time to enroll for Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College
The Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College has started with 16-week classes and the first session of eight-week courses, but there is still time to enroll for 12-week classes that will start on February…
Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create…
Polk State Gateway to hold multiple info sessions early in 2024
As a new calendar year begins, Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will ramp up efforts to recruit and admit students for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. For interested students and parents,…
Soft launch for 2024-25 FAFSA form underway
The U.S. Department of Education is in the soft launch period for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Polk State College students are encouraged to apply early but there will be…