Polk State 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.   

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 "Registration Guide." Steps may vary depending on the kind of student you are, so the registration guide helps you identify the kind of student you are.

 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 Admissions, 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 campus and the JD Alexander/Lake Wales Center.

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/Lake Wales Center 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 and Winter Haven.

Here are some helpful links to get you started!

Registration Guide
This link is a quick start to applying and registering for classes.  It describes the types of students and the steps for each type of student.

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 PSC 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. 

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 PSC's Admission and Registrar's offices at registrar@polk.edu.