Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is a newer requirement for Polk State College students to earn an associate or baccalaureate degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are aware and…
Spring 2025 Semester starts, enrollment continues for 12-week, 8-week classes
The Spring 2025 Semester has started with 16-week and Fastrack 1 eight-week classes at Polk State College. Students can continue to register for 12-week classes that will begin on February 3 and Fastrack 2 eight-week…
Spring 2025 Semester starts January 6 at Polk State College
The Spring 2025 Semester starts on Monday, January 6, at Polk State College with 16-week and the first session of eight-week classes. Twelve-week classes will begin on February 3 and the second session of eight-week…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. December 11 for winter break, enrollment for spring continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, for winter break. College operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A limited number of College staff…
Enroll now for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College
Open enrollment has started for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on January 6. Currently enrolled students register for classes via the Polk Portal. Prospective students should submit a free…
Spring 2025 enrollment starts with priority registration at Polk State College
Priority registration for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements and students in the following programs: Honors, TRiO, Veterans, Disability…
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,…