
Polk State College’s 2023-24 Report to Community highlights success

Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, faculty, and staff over the last year and foreshadows the exciting milestones to come for Polk County’s largest-serving institution of higher education and…

Polk State Cardiovascular Technology grad forges career path outside of the lab

Lauren King admits, “I had no idea that an Associate in Science could take me so far.” Her Polk State College degree in Cardiovascular Technology has led to a rewarding and unexpected career outside of…

Polk State College phone lines restored

UPDATE 1/29 @ 4:30 P.M. Polk State College’s main phone lines have been restored after a temporary outage Monday afternoon. ORIGINAL POST 1/29 @ 3:01 P.M. Polk State College’s main phone lines are down Monday…

Polk State Success Coaches support freshmen, increased retention

Less than two years since its inception at Polk State College, the Success Coaching onboarding initiative is proving successful with an 82% retention rate for students who utilize coaching in their freshman year. Success…

Graduate credits Polk State for solidifying career path, transferring to UF

Ximena Villegas is the first generation in her Mexican family to attend college and is inspired by her parents’ work ethic to achieve a career in immigration law. She received her Associate in Arts degree…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate alum graduates from MIT

Sergio Perez fondly remembers late nights studying English flashcards with the help of his mother “when she didn’t know the language herself.” Now he reflects on how far he has come as an alumnus of…

State-of-the-art equipment helps set Polk State Respiratory Care students up for success

With newly acquired modern equipment, experienced instructors, and a track record of success, Polk State College’s Respiratory Program adequately prepares students for a rewarding career in the field. The two-year program awards an Associate in…

Polk State student: Haines City-Davenport Campus will give students hope

Ana Gutierrez has lived in Haines City for more than 20 years, witnessing the region’s exponential growth and persevering toward her college degree, despite a commute that is 30 miles roundtrip to reach Polk State…

Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program accepting applications, hosting info session

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accepting applications now through February 16 for the next class starting in the Summer 2024 Semester. The program is also holding an informational session on January 24…

12-week classes start February 5, 8-week classes start March 4

There is still time to enroll for the Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College. Twelve-week classes will start on February 5 and the second session of eight-week classes will start on March 4. Currently…