WELCOME TO POLK STATE COLLEGE ADMISSION

We love our students!

Polk State College maintains an "Open-Door" policy and may admit any high school graduate or GED certificate holder. Students may enter Polk State during any term, and the College also offers a variety of innovative, flexible alternatives to traditional scheduling, including online, weekend, accelerated, shift-friendly and mini-semester options.   

The catalog contains information on policies and regulations. We want to help you get through the process as efficiently as possible, so we have devised an easy to follow Admission Guide. Steps may vary depending on the kind of student you are, so the admission guide helps you identify the kind of student you are plus answers many other questions.

There is no fee to apply for admission to Polk State College.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Regular college-credit admission is managed through the Student Services Department, which consists of Admission, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid Office, Student Advising, Dual Enrollment Services, International Student Services, Student Success, and Testing Services. Student Services offices are located on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses and the JD Alexander and Airside Centers.

We have many services to help students succeed, so check out the links on the left for additional information for Transfer Students, Dual Enrolled Students, International Students, and more.

All Student Services offices are open on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses and the JD Alexander and Airside Centers from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Advisors are also available on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Lakeland, Winter Haven and the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales.

Below are some helpful links to get you started!

Admission Guide
This link is an information packed guide to help you with questions and answers for admitting and paying for college, getting books and many other details.  it is definitly a must read!.

Catalog
It is important that all students read and know the catalog. The College follows the procedures and regulations in the catalog.

Find Admission and Registrar's Office Forms
This link gives a short explanation of many procedures including Florida residency, transient status, and transcript requests.

Complete an Application

Please note that admission to Polk State College does not imply nor guarantee acceptance into any program with special admission requirements. Additionally, admission to the College does not signify that you have met or will meet requirements for professional licensure. If completion of your intended program of study requires professional licensure, you are encouraged to obtain information relative to those licensure requirements prior to entering the program of study.

 LIMITED ADMISSION PROGRAMS - APPLICATIONS

Limited Admission Programs (LAP) at Polk State College have a separate application process. Acceptance to Polk State College does not guarantee nor imply acceptance to any LAP. For information and application to these programs click the links below.

  NON-COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is a collection of courses offering institutional credit to serve the needs of teacher certification.

K-12 Reading Endorsement is a program whose goal is to assure that every person completing the reading competency courses will acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary for success in teaching reading to students in the K-12 schools.

Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety provides training and educational programs to law enforcement, corrections, and correctional probation officers. The Institute has a partnership with the Florida criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and local, regional, and state agencies. These credits are adult vocational.

The Corporate College brings together an extensive curriculum of technological, business, and professional development courses at the non-college credit level. Each institute incorporates the latest developments in technologies and applications that have an impact on commercial business.

ADMISSION OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

You can email questions to Polk State College's Admission and Registrar's offices at registrar@polk.edu.

Correspondence concerning Admissions, Student Records, or Registration may be addressed to:

 Polk State College
Admission and Registrar's Office
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299   

 FERPA Statement

Polk State College is committed to the protection of student rights and privacy of information. We comply with the provisions of the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For more information, go to FERPA or read Polk State College's specific information in the catalog/handbook under Admission, Advising, Registration, and Records.