Polk State College 2020 Legislative Session update
The 2020 Legislative Session concluded in March 2020 just as the state of Florida felt the effects of the unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency. On Monday, Governor DeSantis signed a dramatically reduced 2020-2021 state budget,…
Important information about dual enrollment for the Fall 2020 Semester
Students who are interested in participating in dual enrollment for the first time in the Fall 2020 Semester are not required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT). The Florida Department of Education Emergency…
Polk State graduate ensures family’s sacrifices are not in vain
Ana Karina Magana sounds like many accomplished Polk State College graduates. She speaks with pride and confidence about accomplishing her degree and career as a nurse; yet at one time, she thought she would never…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School application for 2020-21 school year open through June 30
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s application remains open through June 30 for students with at least 10 high school credits interested in attending for the 2020-21 school year. Polk State’s three…
Polk State Nursing alumni serve as community heroes
As nurses and healthcare workers across the globe continue to receive praise for their service through the COVID-19 public health emergency, Polk State College expresses thanks to alumni of its Health Sciences programs serving on…
Polk State’s longest-serving staff member remembered for calm nature, diligent work ethic
Richard “Rick” Logsdon was a familiar face on campus for nearly four decades before his retirement in December 2018. From serving as a mathematics and computer instructor to working as a systems analyst at Polk…
Polk State Bass Fishing Team wins college invitational, qualifies for national championship
Polk State College’s Bass Fishing Team won the top spot in the Florida BASS Nation College Invitational and is moving on to the national championship. Kyle Stafford, who graduated in May with his Polk State…
Polk State College announces phased return to campus
Polk State College has prepared a three-phased Return to Campus plan that supports the return of administrators and select personnel to the College’s campuses and centers beginning on Monday, July 20, 2020. Students should note…
Virtual Student Center kicks off summer activities
While Polk State College’s classes remain online due to the public health emergency, opportunities still abound for students to connect through the Student Activities and Leadership Office’s (SALO) Virtual Student Center which has kicked off…
Open enrollment starts for fall 2020 at Polk State College
Enrollment is open at Polk State College for the Fall 2020 Semester, which will start on August 17. Students currently enrolled at Polk State may register for classes through their Passport accounts. Dual enrollment students should email DEregistration@polk.edu for…