19 from Polk State’s collegiate high schools earn national recognition
The accomplishments of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools regularly produce high achievers. That has been made evident once again with 19 students from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, Polk State Chain of…
Join the Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program for info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program is kicking off its calendar of informational sessions on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, ahead of the spring application period that will take place May 2025. Attending an informational…
Polk State grad’s research pinpoints Polk as ideal location for next Buc-ee’s
For recent Polk State College graduate Jackson Lord and Mathematics Professor Mike Long, it was a love for Beaver Nuggets and pulled pork sandwiches that prompted a yearlong research project pinpointing the ideal location for…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2024 Semester
With the Fall 2024 Semester underway today, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes. Below is a list…
Polk State OTA Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 8, at 12 p.m.…
Register now, fall classes start August 12 at Polk State College
Open registration for the Fall 2024 Semester at Polk State College is underway in the new Polk Portal. Classes will begin on August 12 with 16-week courses and the first session of eight-week classes. Twelve-week…
Polk Portal now restored
UPDATED July 24, 2024, 9:44 a.m. The Polk Portal’s functionality has been restored. Students should be able to access the Portal for all fall 2024 registration, financial aid, and payment functions. ORIGINAL POST (at July…
Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates decade of Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program is a leading training provider for respiratory therapists in Polk County, and students can rest assured that they are receiving quality higher education that contributes directly to their success…
Two Polk State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year status for 2023-24
On the diamond and the court, athletes from Polk State College’s softball and volleyball teams racked up hits, strikeouts, digs, kills, and aces this past year, but those two programs also racked up something else…
Polk State College continues partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands
Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $5,000 in its fifth year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited…