
Polk State Nursing application open through May 15

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program has been reopened through May 15 as part of the late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester. Interested…

Polk State collegiate high school student to graduate with AS in Aerospace Administration

About 70% of students enrolled in one of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools earned an Associate in Arts degree with their diploma in 2024. This year, Tristin Petrosky has proven that an Associate…

Gateway student to earn Polk State degree at just 15

At an age where most students are just beginning high school, one Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School student is set to earn a college degree. At just 15 years old, Arielle…

Mother and son to graduate together with Polk State AA degrees

Melissa Simon first enrolled in college a quarter-century before her son Stephen was born. On Thursday, however, they’ll be sitting next to one another as proud graduates of Polk State College. The two will each…

Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open through May 30

The application for Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology Program is open through May 30 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This highly sought-after, limited-access program prepares students for high-wage, in-demand jobs in a growing career field…

Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant student inspires at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus

Resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted passion have driven Katelyn Lain to excel in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Lain, 24, a graduate of Bob Jones University and fourth-generation Lakelander, returned to Polk County…

Register now for the Summer 2025 Semester at Polk State College

Open registration is taking place for the Summer 5 Semester. Classes will start on May 7. Enrollment for the Fall 2025 Semester will begin on May 19 with priority registration, and open registration will begin…

Polk State Early Childhood Education to introduce six new courses as program grows

Polk State College’s Early Childhood Education Program has undergone a significant transformation in benefit of students and future educators, largely due to the leadership of Professor Terri Hubbard. Tasked with building up the program, she…

Summer 2025 enrollment begins with priority registration at Polk State College

Enrollment for the Summer 2025 Semester starts today with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration will start on March 31, and classes will start on…

Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College

Enrollment for the Summer 2025 Semester will begin on March 24 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration will start on March 31, and classes…