
Polk State’s guide to online tutoring

Polk State College students have the advantage of online tutoring and support services even though campuses and centers remain closed. Through Canvas, students can directly connect with tutors from Polk State’s Lakeland, Winter Haven, and JD…

Polk State faculty use resources to succeed, encourage students to do the same

Polk State College’s faculty members have “become students themselves” in adapting to the remote environment and are mastering online classes by utilizing their resources, setting a positive example for their students. Since the College closed…

Polk State reminds students of resources to help in remote environment

As students prepare to return to classes online for the Fall 2020 Semester at Polk State, the College is sharing valuable resources that are in place to support student success in the remote environment. The…

Enroll now for fall 2020 classes that start August 17 at Polk State

Enrollment is open for the Fall 2020 Semester, classes will start on August 17, and Be the Solution: Polk State College’s Return to Campus Plan provides guidelines to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff…

Polk State The Arts gets creative to maintain quality experiences in new ways

Polk State The Arts students thrive on the opportunity to practice, perform, and exhibit their work to audiences large and small – all things that are challenging in a time when social distancing is critical…

Polk State OTA and Kids at College programs collaborate to provide students opportunities through pandemic

As Polk State College, the greater community, and the world navigate the COVID-19 health emergency, students, faculty, and staff continue to collaborate and innovate ways to facilitate quality learning experiences in the remote environment. Polk…

Polk State Bookstores offer convenient online ordering, delivery & curbside pickup

The on-campus Polk State College Bookstores remain closed but they are open online for course material selection and delivery. Students can begin buying books for fall classes on Friday, August 7, through the online order option and can receive books…

Polk State College reminds students of mental health and support resources

Fear and anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming, but coping with stress makes us, the people we care about, and our community stronger. Now or in the future, face-to-face or online, Polk State…

Polk State extends hours for responding to student inquiries by phone, email & webchat

To enhance its services to students and prospective students while operations remain remote due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Polk State College has increased the number of hours that staff is actively responding to…

CARES Act emergency financial aid grants available for students

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides financial support to higher education institutions for the purpose of covering expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 public…