Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus to bring workforce training to Northeast Polk
Polk State College continues to advocate for critical funding to complete the first phase of development for the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. With $13.8 million allocated during the 2022 Legislative Session, the planning and…
Study abroad opportunities return for Polk State students
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Polk State College students will have the opportunity to study abroad. In the past, Polk State students have studied abroad in places such as London, Paris, Dublin,…
Pair of Polk State collegiate high school students participate in Community Classroom
A pair of students from Polk State College’s collegiate high schools had the opportunity this fall semester to learn a little more about local government. Zia Leidinger, 17, from Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to…
There’s still time to enroll for Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College
The Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College has started with 16-week classes and the first session of eight-week courses, but there is still time to enroll for 12-week classes that will start on February…
Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create…
Polk State Gateway to hold multiple info sessions early in 2024
As a new calendar year begins, Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will ramp up efforts to recruit and admit students for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. For interested students and parents,…
Soft launch for 2024-25 FAFSA form underway
The U.S. Department of Education is in the soft launch period for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Polk State College students are encouraged to apply early but there will be…
APPLY NOW for 10th & 11th grades at Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are launching 10th grade to expand accelerated learning opportunities and preparation for students interested in the collegiate program. Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High…
Polk State’s youngest graduate, 14, will receive degree at 129th Commencement
Before she has a driver’s license or even a learner’s permit for that matter, Abigail Mena will have a college degree. Mena, 14, will be Polk State College’s youngest graduate of the 129 Commencement class…
Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant grad inspired to help others ‘in my own way’
Jessica Barber grew up proudly watching her mother serve as an emergency medical technician and a nurse. When it came time for her to decide what she would pursue as a career, she was inspired…