Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior receives Dream the Dream scholarship
During a time of year when Martin Luther King Jr.’s immortalized dream is most remembered, the Polk State College Foundation helped make one collegiate high school senior’s dream move a step closer to becoming a…
Polk State closed 1/20 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State Music student says College taught him fundamentals to turn passion into a career
Kevin Ramirez has been banging away on percussion instruments since he was 9 years old, and before that, he was a young child infatuated with playing the air drums or using everyday items as his…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrates 100% licensure pass rates
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program stands out as a leader in workforce training, consistently delivering exceptional results. With two consecutive years of 100% licensure pass rates and a 100% employment rate, the program…
Students can access unofficial transcripts in Polk Portal, order official transcripts in Passport
Polk State College students seeking their unofficial transcripts can access them in the Polk Portal. However, students who need their official transcripts (i.e. for proof of education for a job or continuing education) need to…
Polk State therapy programs to host second annual Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from…
Polk State to host ribbon cutting for newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building
Polk State College will host a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building which will include a reception and special performance by renowned R&B group Uptown. The newly revamped facility marks…
Polk State collegiate high schools accepting applications, hosting info sessions
With a new year underway, each of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow students to simultaneously complete requirements for…
Polk State Professor David Woods remembered for “energetic spirit,” impact on students
When he arrived at Polk State College as an adjunct in 1989, David Woods’ professional resume already spoke for itself. At the time of his retirement, Woods’ gifts had been shared with thousands of students…
Spring 2025 Semester starts, enrollment continues for 12-week, 8-week classes
The Spring 2025 Semester has started with 16-week and Fastrack 1 eight-week classes at Polk State College. Students can continue to register for 12-week classes that will begin on February 3 and Fastrack 2 eight-week…