Polk State puts study abroad within reach for students
Imagine the dazzling tapestry of stars as you glamp in the Sahara Desert, the River Thames glistening under the summer sun as you stroll the ancient city of London, or wandering the cobblestone streets of…
Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation
The Polk State College Foundation celebrated a generous contribution of $35,278 from the Florida College System Foundation on Wednesday in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Building among students, faculty, and staff who expressed gratitude. These funds…
POLKcast: Season 6 premiere revisits history of the pod
Polk State College has launched its sixth season of POLKcast, the College’s official podcast that brings the voices of Polk State to campuses and communities across Polk County. Hosted this season by Librarian…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2025 Semester
With Fall 2025 Semester classes set to begin on Aug. 11, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
Polk State Honors Program welcomes its newest students
The Polk State Honors Program hosted an engaging and enriching orientation for its newest students in July, offering a glimpse into the vibrant academic community that awaits them. The Honors Program at Polk State College…
ENROLL NOW! Fall 2025 Semester starts on August 11 at Polk State College
The start of Fall 2025 Semester classes is only two weeks away at Polk State College. Sixteen-week classes and the first session of eight-week courses (FASTRACK 1) will start on August 11. Twelve-week classes will…
Professor Tom Witek elevates Polk State Music with real-world expertise
Tom Witek has played thousands of jazz gigs, toured internationally and even appeared on American Horror Story. But his favorite audience these days? His students at Polk State College. After more than a decade as…
Polk State partners with The Mission of Winter Haven to empower students and underserved community through occupational therapy
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has launched a transformative partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, providing students with meaningful, real-world experience while empowering individuals facing homelessness and hunger through targeted life…
Can’t make it to campus? Sign up for a virtual advising appointment
Polk State College offers virtual and remote advising appointments in addition to in-person assistance. Can’t make it to campus? Scheduling online is easy by clicking here. Students should enter their Polk State ID number and…
Polk State College introduces block scheduling, expanded class offerings at JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales
Polk State College is expanding its academic offerings and support services at the JD Alexander Center at 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales to enhance services and opportunities for students in the surrounding community.…