
Polk State Chain of Lakes student on fast track to engineering degree thanks to opportunity to get free college in high school

Matthew Graham is a two-time International Science and Engineering Fair finalist whose future is undoubtedly bright as he plans to pursue his higher education and a career in engineering. He’s already on the fast track…

There’s still time to enroll for the spring semester at Polk State

Twelve-week classes start today at Polk State College and there is still time to enroll for the Spring 2021 Semester’s eight-week Fastrack 2 session. Eight-week classes will start on March 8. Current students can register…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School provided alumnus with free college and valuable experiences

Monte’kis Jones is a young college graduate who is gainfully employed as a financial analyst, but he wasn’t always so certain of his goals and the pathway to achieving them. Through his experience as a…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School graduate to students: Don’t think you’re not smart enough for college

Ciera Baldwin was hesitant when her mother encouraged her in middle school to one day enroll at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, where she could complete her high school diploma and her associate degree…

Polk State collegiate high schools will hold info sessions in February

Two of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools will host information sessions in February for students interested in attending for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Polk State’s charter high schools serve juniors and seniors and…

Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year

Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…

Spring 2021 classes begin but it’s not too late to enroll at Polk State

Polk State College welcomes students to the Spring 2021 Semester today and enrollment continues to take place for 12-week and eight-week Fastrack 2 sessions beginning February 3 and March 8, respectively. Current students can register…

Guidelines for students & employees returning to campus

Polk State College will remain in Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan as employees return to work on Monday, January 4, and classes start on Wednesday, January 6. The College is excited to…

Polk State provides counseling services and mental health resources

As students prepare for winter break and the Spring 2021 Semester, Polk State reminds the College community of the counseling services and mental health resources available to assist anyone who is overwhelmed, coping with stress,…

Polk State students have access to resources to support successful spring semester

The Spring 2021 Semester at Polk State College will begin on January 6 with the majority of classes taking place in online and hybrid formats. As students prepare for their spring classes, the College reminds…