Polk State Aerospace student spreads her wings as Winter Haven Regional Airport manager
Whether she’s tending to the needs of nearly 200 pilots, working on $6 million in airport improvement projects, or hosting dozens of hot air balloon aviators on her “days off,” Ashley Udick is successfully filling…
Polk State College alum, Disney’s George A. Kalogridis, receives American Association of Community Colleges Outstanding Alumni Award
Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis is the first Polk State College alum to receive the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Outstanding Alumni Award for his positive impact on the community, the…
Polk State College open house events April 23 & 25
Polk State College is hosting two open house events on its main campuses where prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, complete their free applications, and receive assistance with the Free…
Enrollment for summer and fall 2019 begins
Enrollment for the summer and fall 2019 semesters at Polk State College has started with priority registration for students who have completed 30 credit hours or more. Students can check their credit-hour status and whether…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to host info sessions
Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host informational sessions in April for students interested in attending the charter school in 2019-2020. Polk State’s collegiate high schools allow students to fulfill…
Polk State College welcomes students from closed Argosy University
With the recent and short-noticed closure of Argosy University campuses across the country, Polk State College is offering assistance to students interested in transferring to continue their higher education. Argosy University Tampa alone served approximately…
Polk State College to close March 25 – 31 for spring break
Polk State College will be closed from Monday, March 25, through Sunday, March 31, for spring break. When students return Monday, April 1, enrollment for the summer and fall 2019 semesters will open for those…
Florida TaxWatch releases independent assessment of the economic impacts of the Florida College System
The Florida TaxWatch, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute, and government watchdog, announced at a press conference the results of their independent assessment of the economic impacts of the Florida College System. The research…
Enrollment for summer and fall starts in April
Enrollment for the summer and fall 2019 semesters at Polk State College will start when students return from spring break. Priority registration will begin April 1 for students who have completed 30 credit hours or…
Tickets now required, but free, for Polk State graduations
Polk State College graduation ceremonies will now be free ticketed events, beginning with the May 2 Spring 2019 Commencement. Students who submit spring 2019 graduation applications indicating “yes” for commencement participation by April 1, the…