
Fall registration delayed at Polk State as College transitions systems

Registration for the Fall 2024 Semester at Polk State College is delayed as the College transitions to a new system. Priority registration will start on June 25 and open registration will begin on July 1.…

Polk State Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on licensure exam

Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the last three quarters of 2023. The program’s Associate in Science graduates accomplished this on their…

Polk State Nursing application window delayed for spring 2025

Polk State College’s Nursing Program needs to delay its application window for those applying for the Spring 2025 Semester. Due to technical issues with the online application, the window for both the generic and transition…

Polk State faculty and staff collaborate on ethical use of artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it inevitably raises questions, concerns, and even fears among individuals. At Polk State College, faculty and staff are proactively addressing these emerging realities through collaborative efforts. Utilizing research,…

Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training

Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…

Experience at Polk State College Gateway to College Collegiate High School leads top two graduates to remain at College

For the top two graduates in Polk State College Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s 2024 class, their experience over the last two years has motivated them to continue their academic careers at Polk State…

Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian and salutatorian credit school staff, parents for success

The first and second in Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud to be second and first, respectively. Valedictorian Isabel Perez is the second member of her family to earn the…

New to area, valedictorian and salutatorian find home at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School

Daniela Peraza Vasquez and Alexandria Levesque were each brand new to the area when they enrolled at Polk State College Chain of Lakes Collegiate (COL) High School. The two will leave at the top of…

Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 6

Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…

Summer classes begin, enrollment continues at Polk State College

Summer classes start today at Polk State College. Enrollment continues for six-week classes that will begin on June 24. Enrollment for the Fall 2024 Semester will start on June 3 with priority registration; open enrollment…