
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 Radiography graduate featured on cover of industry magazine

Since graduating from Polk State College in 2006 with his Associate in Science in Radiography, Rosevelt Nheik has been an advocate for his profession. This summer, his efforts were recognized as the cover story for…

Polk State charter high schools earn high marks for 2023-24

Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools are filled with high-performing students. When it comes to school grades for the 2023-24 Academic Year, one might say the high schools themselves made the honor roll. According…

Polk State grad combines two loves by creating music for video games

A Polk State College alumnus and recent graduate from Florida State University, Wood Simon has been making music for video games since he was in high school. His gaming list, however, continues to grow. Simon…

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…

Apply now for Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is open September 1 through September 30 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and note…

Polk State Education Program to hold open house-style events on both campuses this fall

The Polk State College Education Program will offer a “TEACH Night” on each campus during the Fall 2024 Semester. The events will allow those interested to receive more information about the program. The first of…