
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program to host info sessions

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be hosting informational sessions starting on August 23 through January for individuals interested in applying for the Summer 2024 Semester. It is important to note that attending…

Polk State celebrates 2023 Convocation

Polk State College’s faculty, staff, and administrators convened on August 10, 2023, for its annual Convocation. This year’s theme, “A Brighter Future,” focused on the work ahead to ensure success for students and to develop…

Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management

Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…

Polk State Nursing application open August 15-31

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s general track will be open from August 15 through August 31. Applicants to Polk State’s limited-access programs must complete the College’s free, online application and submit their official transcripts prior to…

Fall 2023 classes start, enrollment continues

The Fall 2023 Semester began today at Polk State College, but it’s not too late to register for classes. Enrollment continues for 12-week classes that will start on September 11 and eight-week classes that will…

Polk State welcomes freshmen at 2023 First Flight

Polk State College welcomed more than 800 first-time-in-college students to the 2023-2024 Academic Year during two First Flight Freshmen Welcome events on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. Students had the opportunity to meet with…

Polk State President’s Leadership Institute Class II Graduates

Polk State College’s Office of Corporate and Leadership Development celebrated the graduation of its second President’s Leadership Institute class on August 1, 2023. Faculty and staff participants culminated the leadership development program with presentations of…

What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2023 Semester

With the Fall 2023 Semester underway on Monday, it’s important for Polk State students to know how to purchase books, apply for financial aid, and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…

Polk State provides alum with motivation, foundation to pursue graduate school

When Berenis Revelo started her higher education journey as a dual enrollment student in high school, she didn’t know just how far it would take her. As the first generation in her family to attend…

Polk State’s inaugural HR VP brings two decades of experience

Stacey Cary may be new to Florida, but she’s no stranger to human resources or higher education as she joins Polk State College as its first Vice President for Human Resources. Born and raised in…