Polk State professor and alum achieves doctorate
Professor of Education Joanne Scharff serves as an inspiration to her students as not only a Polk State College alum but also a recent Southeastern University graduate who achieved her Doctorate of Education. As a…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School provides students with support, flexibility to obtain higher education on own terms
There is a consensus among students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School: classes are engaging, faculty and staff are supportive, schedules are flexible, and they don’t miss out on high school…
XploreFLEd: Access Florida’s first-class, affordable education system from anywhere at Polk State College
Students nationwide can now access Florida’s higher education system by enrolling in select online workforce education courses at Polk State College. This initiative provides out-of-state students with access to first-class programs that emphasize excellence and…
Priority registration starts November 11, open registration starts November 13 for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College
Priority registration for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College starts on November 11 for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements and students in the following programs: Honors, TRiO,…
Polk State Winter Haven open house rescheduled for October 29
Polk State College has rescheduled its October 15 open house on the Winter Haven Campus to October 29. The open house on the Lakeland Campus will take place on October 22. Prospective students and families…
Polk State is monitoring Tropical Storm Milton
Polk State College is monitoring Tropical Storm Milton and encourages all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to stay connected for updates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the College.…
Polk State will be closed Thursday and Friday due to Tropical Storm Helene
UPDATE Friday, September 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Polk State College will resume classes and normal operations on Saturday, September 28, following Hurricane Helene. Students and employees are advised to exercise caution while traveling to and…
Polk State Criminal Justice online students get “murder boxes” delivered for hands-on training at home
Students may expect deliveries of textbooks and school supplies leading up to the start of the semester, but for Polk State College’s Criminal Justice students, they also receive “murder boxes.” Filled with blood spatter, broken…
Polk State bolsters Study Abroad as program makes full return since pandemic
Polk State College has long prided itself on providing students with study abroad opportunities to boost cross-cultural awareness and prepare them for employment within the globally connected workforce. This 2024-2025 Academic Year, the Study Abroad…
Polk State celebrates growing enrollment as registration continues for Fall 2024 Semester
Polk State College is celebrating a 3.7% increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 Semester compared to this time last year, and enrollment is still taking place for eight-week classes that will start on October…