
Polk State closed Tuesday-Friday for Hurricane Milton

UPDATE 2:07 P.M. MONDAY: Polk State College and its collegiate high school offices will be closed Tuesday, October 8, through Friday, October 11, due to Hurricane Milton. The College has made the decision to remain…

Polk State is monitoring Tropical Storm Milton

Polk State College is monitoring Tropical Storm Milton and encourages all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to stay connected for updates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the College.…

Students should view balances and pay for fall classes to ensure eligibility for spring registration

Polk State College did not drop students for non-payment for the Fall 2024 Semester due to delays and troubleshooting related to the transition from Passport to the Polk Portal. However, students must pay their account…

Polk Portal maintenance scheduled for Oct. 3

The Polk Portal will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Thursday, October 3 between 12:30 – 5:00 a.m. During this time, individuals will not be able to access the employee dashboard, student academic and financial accounts,…

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…

Polk State classes resume Saturday, September 28

Polk State College will resume classes and normal operations on Saturday, September 28, following Hurricane Helene. Students and employees are advised to exercise caution while traveling to and from campuses. Given that many members of…

Polk State charter high schools earn high marks for 2023-24

Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools are filled with high-performing students. When it comes to school grades for the 2023-24 Academic Year, one might say the high schools themselves made the honor roll. According…

Polk State will be closed Thursday and Friday due to Tropical Storm Helene

UPDATE Friday, September 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Polk State College will resume classes and normal operations on Saturday, September 28, following Hurricane Helene. Students and employees are advised to exercise caution while traveling to and…

Polk State grad combines two loves by creating music for video games

A Polk State College alumnus and recent graduate from Florida State University, Wood Simon has been making music for video games since he was in high school. His gaming list, however, continues to grow. Simon…

Polk State Criminal Justice online students get “murder boxes” delivered for hands-on training at home

Students may expect deliveries of textbooks and school supplies leading up to the start of the semester, but for Polk State College’s Criminal Justice students, they also receive “murder boxes.” Filled with blood spatter, broken…