Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025-2026 state budget on Monday with Polk State College’s operational funding maintained, $10 million for the continued development of the Haines City-Davenport Campus and $6.1 million to complete the renovations…
From Polk to the pastures of Alaska: Polk State OTA grad finds rewarding career in horse therapy for children
With a dream of blending nature and healing, Melissa Siewert, a 2023 Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate, found her calling among Alaska’s mountains. Siewert works with children through a unique blend of occupational therapy…
Enroll now for the Fall 2025 Semester, which starts August 11 at Polk State College
The final session of summer classes starts today, but registration for the Fall 2025 Semester continues. Fall classes will start on August 11. Admission Prospective students can submit a free online application to Polk State. Information on…
Legislature approves budget with key funding that supports Polk State’s growth
The Florida Legislature approved the 2025-2026 state budget last week, securing critical support for Polk State College’s continued growth and development. The budget, pending the governor’s signature, maintains the College’s operational funding and includes significant…
10th-graders achieve success at Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School completed their first school year with 10th-graders on the roster, and they are proud to report that these students achieved…
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training
FloridaCommerce announced Friday that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the…
Polk State Theatre returns after two years of renovations with expertly curated season
After a transformative renovation, the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back to its revitalized theatre with an exciting 2025-2026 season. The revamped venue, boasting enhanced acoustics, modernized seating,…
Enroll now for summer and fall classes at Polk State College
Registration for summer and fall classes is still underway at Polk State, and the College is encouraging students to enroll for summer classes as a way to get ahead or stay on track toward their…
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2025 Semester at Polk State College
Open registration for the Fall 2025 Semester has started. Fall classes will start on August 11. Admission Prospective students can submit a free online application to Polk State. Information on how to complete orientation and register for…
Polk State Lakeland LTB building closed May 23 for maintenance
Scheduled maintenance for Friday, May 23, 2025, may affect Polk State College faculty, staff, and students on the Lakeland Campus. The Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) chiller plant will be offline from 7 a.m. to 6…