
Polk State receives American Passport Grant to support underrepresented students with studying abroad

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has selected Polk State College to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Polk State students to obtain their first U.S. passports and…

Polk State Respiratory Care application for 2024-2025 open April 1 – May 31

The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open from April 1 through May 31 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…

Applying for Polk State Nursing in spring 2025 for the fall semester? A&P I, A&P II & Math pre-reqs will need to be completed

Starting with the application cycle in spring 2025 for the cohort that will begin classes in the Fall 2025 Semester, Polk State College’s Nursing Program will require the completion of BSC 2085C – Human Anatomy…

Priority registration for summer starts at Polk State, open house is April 4 on Lakeland Campus

Enrollment for the Summer 2024 Semester has started at Polk State College with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will begin on April 8 and…

Open enrollment starts April 8 for summer, June 10 for fall at Polk State College

Important enrollment dates are coming up for the summer and fall semesters at Polk State College. Summer 2024 Priority registration starts April 1 for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements.…

Polk State Radiography embraces virtual reality technology

Faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Radiography Program are already reporting positive results after only weeks of offering virtual reality technology to their students. Polk State’s Health Sciences programs have benefited from technology and…

Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus

Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County.…

Polk State Nursing application windows are changing

Polk State College Nursing is changing its application windows to allow prospective students more time to apply to the limited-access, highly sought-after program. For the Fall 2024 Semester, the generic track application for the Associate…

Polk State OTA Program prepares graduate for rapid ascension in field

As Marlee Nickerson was on the cusp of graduating from Polk State College with her Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), she aspired to a supervisory position within five years. Instead, it took…

Polk State’s Warriors for Wellness 5K announces discounts for select groups through March 25

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. General registration is $35 but there…