Road closure to affect Polk State Winter Haven Campus traffic
A road closure is underway that may cause Polk State College students and employees longer travel times when driving to and from the Winter Haven Campus. Construction crews for Tucker Paving have begun roadway repairs…
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Enroll for Fall 2023 Semester at Polk State
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2023 Semester at Polk State College which will start on August 14. Currently enrolled Polk State students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students can submit a free online application to…
Polk State College Start Right Campaign 2023
Polk State College hosted its annual Start Right Campaign on July 29 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, a food pantry, and more were…
Federal emergency financial aid available for fall 2023
Emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) will be available through the Fall 2023 Semester. All students who submit completed applications will be considered for funding. Students must complete…
Polk State launches Associate in Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management degree program
Polk State College has launched the Associate in Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management Program for students seeking a degree and certifications that lead to in-demand, high-wage careers in Polk County’s booming industry and beyond.…
Application open for Polk State Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
The application period for entry into Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is now open. The program was recently reaccredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It has successfully held…
Meet Student Government: An exciting year is ahead for Polk State
Polk State College serves 20,000 students each year and is home to three Student Government Associations spanning the Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Lake Wales campuses. Their officers have been hard at work this summer participating…
AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
Polk State warns students and employees of email scams
Polk State College works diligently to identify and block harmful or scam emails from Polk State email accounts, but from time to time, phishing or spoofing emails get through the College’s system and into email…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.…
