Portion of Fairfax Street NE near Polk State to close first week in April
A portion of Fairfax Street Northeast near Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus will be closed during the first week of April as Tucker Paving crews perform sewer work as part of the Fire Station…
Polk State FBLA Collegiate chapter makes resounding return to state competition
Polk State College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter achieved a significant milestone as members recently returned to the state competition arena. This year, competitions were held in the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando…
Open enrollment starts April 8 for summer, June 10 for fall at Polk State College
Important enrollment dates are coming up for the summer and fall semesters at Polk State College. Summer 2024 Priority registration starts April 1 for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements.…
Polk State Visual Arts to host art competition
Polk State College’s Visual Arts Department is inviting students to enter its 2024 Student Exhibition and Competition. Students can enter the following categories: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography, and/or Design (including digital or…
Polk State Radiography embraces virtual reality technology
Faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Radiography Program are already reporting positive results after only weeks of offering virtual reality technology to their students. Polk State’s Health Sciences programs have benefited from technology and…
Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus
Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County.…
Polk State OTA Program prepares graduate for rapid ascension in field
As Marlee Nickerson was on the cusp of graduating from Polk State College with her Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), she aspired to a supervisory position within five years. Instead, it took…
Reminder: Civic Literacy Exam is required for graduation
For students who enrolled in college for the first time starting in the Fall 2021 Semester or later, the state of Florida requires them to pass National Government (POS2041) or American History (AMH2020) with a…
Polk State Basketball to celebrate seven outgoing sophomores in season finale
Prior to Polk State Basketball playing its last game of the 2023-24 season on Monday night against No. 14 Eastern Florida State College, seven sophomores will be celebrated as they take the Health Center floor…
There’s still time to enroll for eight-week classes that start March 4
The Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College is well underway, but there is still time to enroll for the second session of eight-week classes which will start on March 4. Currently enrolled Polk State…