Enroll now for the Fall 2025 Semester, which starts August 11 at Polk State College
The final session of summer classes starts today, but registration for the Fall 2025 Semester continues. Fall classes will start on August 11. Admission Prospective students can submit a free online application to Polk State. Information on…
Legislature approves budget with key funding that supports Polk State’s growth
The Florida Legislature approved the 2025-2026 state budget last week, securing critical support for Polk State College’s continued growth and development. The budget, pending the governor’s signature, maintains the College’s operational funding and includes significant…
10th-graders achieve success at Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School completed their first school year with 10th-graders on the roster, and they are proud to report that these students achieved…
Information sessions set for Polk State Education baccalaureate program
For those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree through Polk State College’s Education Program, five more information sessions will be held virtually between now and November. The Education Program currently offers Bachelor of Science in…
Polk State Chain of Lakes valedictorian earns top spot and bachelor’s degree
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School valedictorian Georgia Medrano-Flores is no stranger to challenging herself academically. Doing so, however, hasn’t kept her from being active in extracurricular activities, doing what she loves and…
Polk State Paramedic application open through July 11
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program is open through July 11 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the…
Aviation enthusiasts claim Polk State Lakeland Collegiate’s top spots for 2025
Both Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian have an aviation background. Over their two years at Lakeland Collegiate, both soared to great heights. As is the case with most of Polk…
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training
FloridaCommerce announced Friday that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the…
Gateway valedictorian and salutatorian heading to Florida universities
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s top two graduates plan on going in different directions career-wise, but the two will remain in state. Valedictorian DeLacey Kennedy and salutatorian Jamania Colo topped the…
Join the Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program for info sessions
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is hosting several informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the admission process, program expectations and the rewarding career opportunities within the OTA field. The info sessions…