Polk State to host walk-in vaccination events starting July 26
Polk State College, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk), is hosting on-site, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination events for all individuals who are 12 years of age and older. The events…
APPLY NOW: Federal relief funds make education possible for Polk State students
Emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) are keeping Polk State College students on track to achieving their higher education goals by covering the cost of their classes, and…
Polk State libraries, tutoring & more to return to campus
Polk State College staff and faculty are excited to expand on-campus services for students during the fall semester. Beginning Monday, August 2, 2021, Polk State will move to Phase III of its Be the Solution:…
Polk State bookstores will open for in-person services
As Polk State College transitions to Phase III of its Return to Campus Plan with all services opening on campus, Polk State’s on-campus bookstores will provide in-person services beginning August 2, 2021. The College’s bookstores,…
Polk State College receives national Hispanic-Serving Institution designation
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) recently designated Polk State College as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as the College’s Hispanic student population has reached 26 percent and continues to grow. Additionally, Polk State…
Polk State will move to Phase III on August 2 with services and more classes returning to campus
Polk State College will be moving to Phase III of its Return to Campus Plan on Monday, August 2, 2021, with the majority of services returning to campus and more face-to-face class options available for…
Polk State College achieves reaffirmation of accreditation by SACSCOC
Polk State College is celebrating the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) which is a testament to the institution’s commitment to quality and integrity as…
The big leagues & viral TikToks: Polk State Business student’s company Screen Skinz sees great success
Clay Canning started his cellphone screen protector design company Screen Skinz as a “side gig” in high school. Now, with his education through Polk State College, years of experience in the industry, licenses with the…
Polk State PTA Director trades clinical role for academia
Mary Krell started June 1 as director of Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and brings nearly 10 years of professional experience to the College. Most recently serving as a clinical instructor for PTA…
Polk State dual enrollment student receives full ride to Princeton
Matthew Ciccone is heading to Princeton University and credits Polk State College, Florida Virtual School Full Time, and the University of Florida for preparing him for the Ivy League. Additionally, as a QuestBridge Scholar, Ciccone…