Polk State Respiratory Care application 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 2023-2024 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…
Polk State Criminal Justice alum gets bachelor’s degree debt free, enrolls in master’s program at UF
For Noah Guinn, his ability to save money at the front end of his educational journey at Polk State College has been paramount as he now pursues a master’s degree at the University of Florida…
Priority registration for summer and fall starts at Polk State
Priority registration for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on…
Polk State College advocates for Haines City Campus in 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 Legislative Session has begun but Polk State College students, employees, and supporters have already been hard at work advocating for the needs of the community. This legislative session, Polk State is focused on…
Polk State’s Open Educational Resources save students $2.5 million
More than 25,000 Polk State students have saved $2.5 million in textbook costs thanks to faculty and staff who have worked to implement Open Educational Resources in College courses. Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching,…
Polk State & Amazon put student’s dreams within reach
After 10 years at Polk State College, Chris Montero achieved his Associate in Arts degree in December and is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program thanks to support…
Polk State makes it possible for migrant worker, bartender & single mom to become full-time student in pursuit of career
Mariza Mojica has come a long way from her upbringing as a child migrant worker and her job as a bartender. The single mother of four is now a full-time student at Polk State College,…
POLKcast: Sheriff Grady Judd on getting his start at Polk State College
Sheriff Grady Judd joins POLKcast to share about his 50 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and how it all started right here at Polk State College. Sheriff Judd is a Polk State Distinguished…
Students can apply now for Polk State Foundation scholarships
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year is open through February 28. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for more information and to complete the scholarship application process. It is important to note…
Polk State continues to enroll for 12-week, 8-week classes
Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with 12-week classes starting on February 6 and eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students…