
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…

Polk State advisor is proud alum dedicated to paying it forward

Dawnetta Wearing has experienced the life-transforming power of a Polk State College education firsthand; so much so that it redirected her career path as she was inspired to pay forward the support she received from…

Destroyer Media graphic designer wowing Polk County with her work is Polk State trained

A typical day for Ella Sexson is, well, not so typical as a graphic designer for Destroyer Media & Marketing. At the time of her interview with Polk State News, she was planning to spend…

Polk State Academic Support Line for technology expands to online form in Canvas

Polk State College’s Academic Support Line (ASL) is available to students who are seeking access to technology resources. Since April 2020, the ASL (863.669.2833) has served as a phone line for students to call when…


