Polk State reinforces important guidelines for students, employees returning to campuses
Polk State College will enter Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan on Monday, August 17, the start of the Fall 2020 Semester. The College is excited to welcome students and employees back to…
Polk State faculty use resources to succeed, encourage students to do the same
Polk State College’s faculty members have “become students themselves” in adapting to the remote environment and are mastering online classes by utilizing their resources, setting a positive example for their students. Since the College closed…
Polk State reminds students of resources to help in remote environment
As students prepare to return to classes online for the Fall 2020 Semester at Polk State, the College is sharing valuable resources that are in place to support student success in the remote environment. The…
Polk State Bookstores offer convenient online ordering, delivery & curbside pickup
The on-campus Polk State College Bookstores remain closed but they are open online for course material selection and delivery. Students can begin buying books for fall classes on Friday, August 7, through the online order option and can receive books…
Polk State College reminds students of mental health and support resources
Fear and anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming, but coping with stress makes us, the people we care about, and our community stronger. Now or in the future, face-to-face or online, Polk State…
Polk State College is tracking Hurricane Isaias
AUGUST 1 UPDATE: Polk State continues to track Hurricane Isaias. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, Isaias had made landfall on northern Andros Island and is expected to approach the southeast coast of Florida late Saturday…
Polk State College delays Phase II of Return to Campus to August 17
Polk State College has delayed Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan from August 3 to August 17, 2020, due to recent pandemic data and guidance from local health officials. Polk State continues to…
Polk State extends hours for responding to student inquiries by phone, email & webchat
To enhance its services to students and prospective students while operations remain remote due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Polk State College has increased the number of hours that staff is actively responding to…
CARES Act emergency financial aid grants available for students
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides financial support to higher education institutions for the purpose of covering expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 public…
Polk State College delays Phase II of Return to Campus Plan
Polk State College has delayed Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan from July 20 to August 3, 2020, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Polk County. Polk State continues to work…