Polk State celebrates completion of Winter Haven Fine Arts Building renovations with ribbon cutting
More than 400 people took in the soothing sounds and wondrous new sights of Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA) during a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to commemorate the…
POLKcast: Being a student caretaker, balancing studies and family
In the latest episode of POLKcast, Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi delves into the challenges faced by students who must juggle the responsibilities of caring for sick or elderly family members while pursuing their academic…
1098-T tax forms will be available for qualified students
Students who made payments for qualified tuition and related expenses in 2024 will have access to their 1098-T tax forms via Polk Portal on or before January 31, 2025. Students should click on the “Tax…
Polk State closed 1/20 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State Music student says College taught him fundamentals to turn passion into a career
Kevin Ramirez has been banging away on percussion instruments since he was 9 years old, and before that, he was a young child infatuated with playing the air drums or using everyday items as his…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrates 100% licensure pass rates
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program stands out as a leader in workforce training, consistently delivering exceptional results. With two consecutive years of 100% licensure pass rates and a 100% employment rate, the program…
Polk State to host ribbon cutting for newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building
Polk State College will host a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building which will include a reception and special performance by renowned R&B group Uptown. The newly revamped facility marks…
Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is a newer requirement for Polk State College students to earn an associate or baccalaureate degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are aware and…
Spring 2025 Semester starts, enrollment continues for 12-week, 8-week classes
The Spring 2025 Semester has started with 16-week and Fastrack 1 eight-week classes at Polk State College. Students can continue to register for 12-week classes that will begin on February 3 and Fastrack 2 eight-week…
Spring 2025 Semester starts January 6 at Polk State College
The Spring 2025 Semester starts on Monday, January 6, at Polk State College with 16-week and the first session of eight-week classes. Twelve-week classes will begin on February 3 and the second session of eight-week…