
Polk State College & LEGOLAND® Florida Resort partner to provide prepaid scholarships

Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort are proud to build on the longstanding partnership between Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution and premier theme park to offer prepaid scholarships to Polk State College for…

BSN graduate says Polk State Nursing opened her eyes to her fullest potential

Raymonda Johnson graduated in June 2021 from the Polk State Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and is working per diem as a nurse in Central Florida while she attends Nova Southeastern University to…

Enrollment starts 10/25 for the Spring 2022 Semester

Enrollment for the Spring 2022 Semester at Polk State College will start on Monday, October 25, 2021, with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will…

Intern with Congressman Soto’s office wants others to know opportunities like this exist at Polk State College

Polk State College student Inez Cruz wants to dispel any stigma surrounding state colleges, and her experience is one of many testaments to the opportunities that abound at Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution. Cruz…

Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application extended through Oct. 30

The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s general admission application period has been extended through Saturday, October 30, 2021. Applicants to the Associate in Science degree program should also note that classes will take…

Polk State District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2021-2022

Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected Ashley Bell Barnett as Chair and Greg Littleton as Vice-Chair for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on Monday during the DBOT’s annual reorganization meeting. The role of Chair…

Polk State Theatre to open 2021-2022 season with New Play Readings

Polk State Theatre’s 2021-2022 season will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, with the opening of New Play Readings, which will include work from playwrights locally and from across the country, providing diverse…

Student who paid thousands for education benefits from free training as Polk State Metallica Scholar

Hillary Castillo paid nearly $38,000 for her former education and training when the expense became too much and caused her to drop out of school. Today, she is on a fast track to a high-paying,…

Polk State Foundation funds tech for Nursing students

The Polk State College Foundation recently funded technology including laptops and scanners used at area hospitals for the Polk State Nursing Program. This investment enhances the Nursing Program’s simulation experience for students, specifically in the…

Enroll now at Polk State College

Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on Monday, September 13, and eight-week classes will start on October…