Education Program receives Active Learning Center Grant
Polk State College is one of 16 institutions in North America to receive a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant, which will transform a classroom into a makerspace that enhances exploration and problem solving for…
Students, faculty recognized for work on international award-winning archaeological dig
Polk State College students and faculty have received international recognition for their participation in the award-winning archaeological dig, Blick Mead, as they continue to unearth discoveries about the ancient civilization that once inhabited the site…
Polk State Theatre’s 50th year concluding with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Polk State College will conclude its 50 years of theatre celebration with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” And on opening night, Thursday, April 12, Polk State Theatre and the Polk State College Foundation will host an…
Enrollment starts for summer and fall
Enrollment starts for the summer and fall semesters today, April 2, with fall registration taking place earlier than ever before to provide students with the greatest availability of courses they need. Students who have completed 30…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Students to Compete at State HOSA Conference
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School had a fair share of winners at the Florida HOSA Region IV East Competitive Event in January, and many are heading to the Florida HOSA State Leadership…
Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to Hold Info Sessions
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host informational sessions for students interested in attending the public charter school, which is an academic alternative for students who want to graduate and transition…
Polk State College Victorious in 2018 Legislative Session
Senate Bill 540 is dead, the Polk State JD Alexander Center is safe, and Polk State College is victorious in securing funding for operational support this Legislative Session. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed the…
Polk State JD Alexander Center Makes it Possible for First-Generation-in-College Student to Juggle School and Three Jobs
For students at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, it’s all about location. Without Polk State College’s presence in the Lake Wales community, many students would not be pursuing their higher education because they would…
Application Unavailable While Upgrades Being Made
Polk State’s online application for prospective students will be unavailable from noon March 21 to noon March 23 as the College transitions to a new software system that will make the admission process more user…
Admission & Registrar’s Services Limited During Staff Training
Services at the Admission and Registrar’s Office will be reduced March 15 and 16 while staff is receiving training on a new software system that will better serve students. The offices on the Winter Haven…