Veteran, Polk State student: Keep pushing and persevere
For Amethyst McMaster, her service in the U.S. Army provided lessons that are now helping her in her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at Polk State College. She concluded her service in 2020 after six…
Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort announce partnership to provide prepaid scholarships
Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort celebrated the latest extension of their partnership with an open house on Wednesday at the LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat, where the public learned more about the opportunity to achieve…
Priority registration is open for spring 2022
Priority registration is now open for Spring 2022 Semester classes at Polk State College for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on November 1 and…
Polk State Respiratory alum returns as Clinical Education Coordinator to train future RTs
Jordan Emro is a proud alum of Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program and enjoyed nearly a decade working in the clinical setting before she felt called to return to the College full time. Emro…
Polk State College & LEGOLAND® Florida Resort partner to provide prepaid scholarships
Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort are proud to build on the longstanding partnership between Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution and premier theme park to offer prepaid scholarships to Polk State College for…
Enrollment starts 10/25 for the Spring 2022 Semester
Enrollment for the Spring 2022 Semester at Polk State College will start on Monday, October 25, 2021, with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will…
Intern with Congressman Soto’s office wants others to know opportunities like this exist at Polk State College
Polk State College student Inez Cruz wants to dispel any stigma surrounding state colleges, and her experience is one of many testaments to the opportunities that abound at Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution. Cruz…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application extended through Oct. 30
The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s general admission application period has been extended through Saturday, October 30, 2021. Applicants to the Associate in Science degree program should also note that classes will take…
Student who paid thousands for education benefits from free training as Polk State Metallica Scholar
Hillary Castillo paid nearly $38,000 for her former education and training when the expense became too much and caused her to drop out of school. Today, she is on a fast track to a high-paying,…
Enroll now at Polk State College
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on Monday, September 13, and eight-week classes will start on October…