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 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…
Enroll now for fall 2020 classes that start August 17
JULY 27, 2020 UPDATE: Polk State College has delayed Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan from August 3 to August 17, 2020. Please visit the College’s COVID-19 page for more information and future updates. Enrollment is…
Important information about dual enrollment for the Fall 2020 Semester
Students who are interested in participating in dual enrollment for the first time in the Fall 2020 Semester are not required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT). The Florida Department of Education Emergency…
Polk State graduate ensures family’s sacrifices are not in vain
Ana Karina Magana sounds like many accomplished Polk State College graduates. She speaks with pride and confidence about accomplishing her degree and career as a nurse; yet at one time, she thought she would never…