
Polk State study abroad program a life-changing experience for soon-to-be Harvard grad

For soon-to-be Ivy League graduate Alex Dyer, a study abroad trip to Europe as a Polk State College student changed his outlook on the world and prompted him to get involved. He has received the…

Polk State closed March 11-17 for spring break

Polk State College, including its collegiate high schools and campus bookstores, will be closed from Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, for spring break. Saturday classes will meet on March 9. The College will…

Polk State’s Warriors for Wellness 5K announces discounts for select groups through March 25

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. General registration is $35 but there…

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…

Polk State bookstores closed 3/1 & 3/29

Polk State College’s bookstores will be closed for inventory on March 1 in Winter Haven and on March 29 in Lakeland. Students can order books and materials online for delivery by mail. More information including…

PASSPORT will have temporary outages 2/28 & 3/2

Polk State College’s PASSPORT will be temporarily unavailable from 12 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, and from 12 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, as the system undergoes upgrades. Polk…

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…

Polk State Aerospace remains on cutting edge of technology to prepare aspiring pilots

Polk State College Aerospace is revered as a quality program that provides aspiring pilots with the most realistic flight experiences possible before they ever step foot in the cockpit. A recent equipment acquisition builds on…

Polk State VP for Resource Development focused on building relationships, supporting students

Dr. Steve Warner has led a successful career in education but his arrival at Polk State College as the institution’s Vice President for Resource Development and Executive Director of its Foundation is perhaps where his…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate recognized as Polk County’s top high school

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been recognized as the top school in Polk County and among the best schools in the state of Florida. The high marks came from U.S. News & World…