Polk State Collecting Items For Harvey Victims
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) is leading the Eagles for Texans Donation Drive to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. SALO is collecting bottled water, nonperishable foods, toiletries, clothes, and bedding…
Polk State College Sees Steady Increase In Enrollment
Fall enrollment is up this year from last at Polk State College, and a focus on engaging and retaining first-year students is to thank. Enrollment is 1.1 percent higher for the start of the 2017-18…
First Flight Welcomes Students to Polk State College
On Friday, August 18, more than 1100 new freshmen attended Polk State’s First Flight Convocation, themed The Flavor of College. Incoming students were welcomed by the entire College community, inspired to learn interesting facts and…
Students Soar In First-Year Experience (FYE)
Classes officially began Monday, August 21, and Polk State’s staff, faculty, and students have been gearing up for a fantastic year. An integral part of the Academic Year’s commencement is the First-Year Experience, commonly known…
Polk State College Partners with the University of Central Florida to Offer UCF Transfer Connect to Students
Polk State College and the University of Central Florida (UCF) are pleased to announce an exciting partnership serving students who are seeking admission to undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered through UCF Online. The Transfer…
Be Prepared for Two Major Events on Monday, August 21
Monday, August 21 is a big day for Polk State College! The fall semester is starting, with students bustling to prepare for their first day of classes. But, there is another big event taking place…
Polk State College: 2018 Course Catalog Now Includes Full Year Academic Schedule
Polk State College is excited to announce the 2018 Course Catalog. With planning and input gathered from department coordinators, program managers, academic deans, and full-time faculty, the Polk State College Catalog now includes a full year’s…
CAREER COACH: A New Polk State Tool for Exploring Career Potential
Matching a career choice to personal talents and ideals can be a daunting task. So is figuring out the necessary training and coursework to attain the job, and doing the research to ensure that the…
You Are Invited: 3rd Annual Suit Up Career Fair and Networking Event
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Polk State College students to the 3rd annual Suit Up, Career Fair and Networking Event on February 1, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at CPS Investment Advisors, 201…
Five Questions With Veterans Services Coordinator Byron Loyd: Making the Transition to College Life
For the men and women of the armed services, the transition from military life can sometimes be a challenge. When it comes to their educational pursuits, however, those challenges are mitigated by the strong presence…