• Polk Community College maintains an "Open-Door" policy and may admit any high school graduate or GED certificate holder. Students may enter in the fall, spring, or summer terms. Correspondence concerning Admissions, Student Records or Registration may be addressed to:

Admission to PCC Has Two Avenues

 

Continuing Education includes professional development classes, licensure courses, company-sponsored courses, child care classes, and other similar courses.  These are managed by the Corporate College.  Go directly to the  Corporate College website to review course offerings and course information. 

 

Regular College Credit is managed through the Student Services Department which consists of the Admission, Registrar, Advising, and Testing Departments.  See the steps below to apply for admission. Student Services offices are located on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campus with full services offered in both locations.

 

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•  An Online Application for admission to PCC should be submitted to begin your record.  You can enter your application from any computer.  All PCC campuses have computers available in the Student Services Department. We also invite you to download the Admission Credentials forms which includes supplemental documents for the application process and a checklist.  These may be submitted to PCC via United States Postal Service or in person. You cannot fax them.

 

• The online application for admission includes the affidavit of residence. The online application requires two forms of proof for you or your parent.  You will provide two of the following: a driver's licenses, a voter's ID card, an automobile registration.  Read about residency at FACTS.org. If you need to use alternate documentation for proof of residency, you may submit it in person at any PCC campus or mail it to the Registrar and Admission Office at the address above. Call us at 863-296-1010 Ext 5016 or 6102 for information on valid alternate documentation.

   

• If you previously attended a Florida college, you may submit transcript requests to PCC electronically by visiting FACTS.org rather than completing a transcript request form found in the Admission Credentials forms.  This is generally a faster method of submission.

 

• Request that official transcripts be sent directly to the Registrar and Admission Office from the high school or state GED office and from all colleges attended. These must be received within three weeks of the application date. Forms are available in the Admission Credentials.

 

•  Students whose first language is not English must provide documentation of English proficiency. See the International and Visa Student section for more details.

• Transfer students may need to complete placement testing requirements. All new PCC degree-seeking and non-degree students with transferable credits will see an advisor to determine if you should take one, some or all of the placement tests prior to registering. The test results are used to place students in appropriate level courses in English, reading, and math. There is no pass or fail to the tests but it is important to do your best.  For more information on the College Placement Tests (CPT) go to CPT Testing.

 

• ALL first time in college applicants will receive a College Placement Test (CPT)"ticket” along with a letter of acceptance. The student may also pick up a ticket in the Registrar and Admission Office located in the Student Services area on the Lakeland or Winter Haven campuses.
   

• Complete Advising. No appointment is required. Check out the advising section for hours and more information. Generally you should take the CPT test prior to seeing an advisor.  If you have had any previous college work, see an advisor first, then take the CPT test.

   

• We recommend you apply for Financial Aid early.  Complete the FAFSA form online and visit PCC's  Financial Aid page.

Before Registering

Prior to registering for courses, a student shall have on file in the Registrar and Admission Office:

• A completed admission application which can be submitted as an Online Application,
• Official high school transcript or GED scores,
• A copy of placement test results,
• Official transcripts of all previous college work,
• An affidavit of residence.

Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Registrar and Admission Office at the address above. Applicants are notified of their application status by mail.

Consult Course Schedule Booklet for important registration dates.

Helpful Recorded Messages:
Admissions Information	297-1001
Registration Information	297-1090
PCC Transcript Request Information or call	297-1002

For additional information, please call 863-297-1000 (in the Mulberry and Ft. Meade areas you can save on a toll by dialing 863-533-5071) or check the admissions section in PCC's latest Catalog available in the Student Services offices on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses as well as area libraries, Chambers of Commerce and the PCC website. You can also send questions via e-mail to PCC's Student Services offices.