Admission Steps
Click on the bold red links for details.
COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION AT POLK.EDU
- Apply now — it’s free!
COMPLETE ORIENTATION ONLINE
- Orientation needs to be completed to register for classes.
COMPLETE CAREER ASSESSMENT
- Explore interests, aptitudes, abilities and careers.
GET TO KNOW POLK STATE EMAIL, POLK PORTAL AND CANVAS
- Polk Portal
- Canvas
- Etrieve
ESTABLISH RESIDENCY
- In-state tuition saves you money. It is not just about living in Florida.
COMPLETE TESTING AND PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Are you ready for college-level courses? Take the P.E.R.T. and find out.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT
- How do you pay for college? Lots of options! But you must start ASAP.
SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
- High school
- Other post-secondary institutions
- Special credits like AP, CLEP, IB, DANTES and more
- Transcripts from other countries (international transcripts)
- Transcript Evaluation Process
VISIT ADVISING AND REGISTER FOR CLASSES
- Review basic registration FAQ
- Register for classes
- Take pre-advising, if required
- See an advisor on any campus
- Online students should send an email to their assigned advisor:
- Last name A-M: OnlineAdvisingA@polk.edu.
- Last name N-Z: OnlineAdvisingZ@polk.edu.
BUY YOUR BOOKS, GeT Your Student id AND GO TO CLASS!
- Check your schedule for textbook information
- Know important dates, times and locations
- Know the reference numbers for classes
- Get your student ID Card (required)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Dual-enrolled students follow additional steps here.
International/visa students follow additional steps here.
If you are a veteran, want to use disability services, or are in a special program like TRiO, please follow the links for additional information.
