
Polk State Nursing application open March 15 – 25

Polk State College’s Nursing Program will accept applications from March 15 through March 25, 2025, as part of its late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester.…

From classmates to soulmates: Couple gets engaged at exact coordinates where they met in Polk State Nursing Program

28.0336° N, 81.7138° W is more than just a set of coordinates—it’s the place where two Polk State College students found each other amidst the hustle of nursing school. The spot nestled on the Winter…

Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrates 100% licensure pass rates

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program stands out as a leader in workforce training, consistently delivering exceptional results. With two consecutive years of 100% licensure pass rates and a 100% employment rate, the program…

Polk State therapy programs to host second annual Wellness 5K

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from…

First-generation student lands job, finds passion ahead of graduation from Polk State Nursing Program

Then a licensed practical nurse, Joane Mertilien applied to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in 2021 with the hopes of making a better life for her and her now 9-year-old son. In the process, Mertilien…

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…

Polk State Radiography graduate featured on cover of industry magazine

Since graduating from Polk State College in 2006 with his Associate in Science in Radiography, Rosevelt Nheik has been an advocate for his profession. This summer, his efforts were recognized as the cover story for…

Apply now for Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is open September 1 through September 30 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and note…

Join the Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program for info sessions

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program is kicking off its calendar of informational sessions on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, ahead of the spring application period that will take place May 2025. Attending an informational…

Polk State OTA Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 8, at 12 p.m.…