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…
LAC cafeteria, some classrooms remain closed Wednesday after minor fire
Update 3/27/2024 8:36 a.m. The Lakeland Academic Center (LAC) is still experiencing some closures Wednesday following a minor fire on Tuesday. The cafeteria as well as the following classrooms are closed Wednesday: LAC 1237, 1239, 1240,…
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…
POLKcast: SGA takes over with President Jonasia Hilliard
POLKcast returns for its fourth season with the Student Government Association’s takeover of Polk State College’s official podcast. Hosts Subrina Akter and Alexander Gonzalez sit down with President of the Winter Haven…
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 Nursing application windows are changing
Polk State College Nursing is changing its application windows to allow prospective students more time to apply to the limited-access, highly sought-after program. For the Fall 2024 Semester, the generic track application for the Associate…
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…
