
Registration starts October 24 for Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College

UPDATE 10/25/22: Please note that this article has been updated to show that enrollment will now take place on October 31. Enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College will start on October…

Educator Preparation Institute graduate: Polk State College is home

Vincent Miller traveled the world as a renowned vocalist, was named Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools, achieved his doctorate in Education, and currently serves as Assistant Head of Schools for Academy…

Polk State Aerospace graduate blazes trail to Delta

Inspired by a movie based on trailblazers, Ani Olafemi has become one himself. Olafemi, 31, is the first known Polk State College Aerospace graduate to work for Delta Air Lines. Hired in August, his class…

Polk State Early Childhood Education student elevates career with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

Cici Cantero has worked for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for seven years and recently received a promotion due in part to the knowledge she has gained in Polk State College’s Early Childhood…

Polk State Gateway sets Tufino family up for success

Gina Tufino’s oldest daughter was enrolling in classes at Polk State College when a glance changed the educational path for her younger children. Come next school year, Tufino will have had four children attend Polk…

There’s still time to enroll at Polk State!

The Fall 2022 Semester is underway and there is still time to enroll for the second eight-week session which will begin on October 12. Additionally, emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency…

5 questions with Jeannette Grullon: Get career ready!

Preparing for a rewarding career includes facets of personal and professional growth that take place beyond the classroom. At Polk State College, there are many free and valuable resources to aid in that development, allowing…

5 questions with Matina Wagner, Coordinator of Internship & Experiential Learning

Polk State College is proud to provide enriching and robust internship and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to gain valuable experiences and build skillsets as they prepare for their careers. Students benefit from Polk…

Polk State’s collegiate high schools gear up for successful year

Students with Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools started on August 1 and last week they went to their first college classes as the charter schools gear up for another successful year. Polk State’s…

Polk State Success Coaches provide freshmen with support

Polk State has incorporated success coaching into its freshmen advising. This enhanced student-support initiative includes the addition of six Success Coaches to specifically assist with onboarding all first-time-in-college students as they navigate their first semesters.…