
Polk State College: 2018 Course Catalog Now Includes Full Year Academic Schedule

Polk State College is excited to announce the 2018 Course Catalog. With planning and input gathered from department coordinators, program managers, academic deans, and full-time faculty, the Polk State College Catalog now includes a full year’s…

CAREER COACH: A New Polk State Tool for Exploring Career Potential

Matching a career choice to personal talents and ideals can be a daunting task. So is figuring out the necessary training and coursework to attain the job, and doing the research to ensure that the…

You Are Invited: 3rd Annual Suit Up Career Fair and Networking Event

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Polk State College students to the 3rd annual Suit Up, Career Fair and Networking Event on February 1, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at CPS Investment Advisors, 201…

Five Questions With Veterans Services Coordinator Byron Loyd: Making the Transition to College Life

For the men and women of the armed services, the transition from military life can sometimes be a challenge. When it comes to their educational pursuits, however, those challenges are mitigated by the strong presence…

Polk State Joins FUSE Partnership, Guaranteeing Students Admission to USF

Polk State College students will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Florida after the signing of an agreement described as “groundbreaking” on Friday. “The FUSE program guarantees our students a pathway to select…

Five Questions with Cate Igo: Why the First Year Seminar is Required and How It Will Prime New Students for Success

Registration is underway for the fall semester at Polk State College, and as new students are selecting their classes, many of them are learning about a new graduation requirement: the First Year Seminar. What is…

Polk State Imaging, Medical Coding Specialist Programs Holding Open House on April 26

Polk State Airside Center West will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 26 for anyone interested in learning more about the programs based at the location. Polk State Airside West…

Polk State Open House Events are April 7, 14

Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…

Polk State Event to Offer Free FAFSA Assistance; Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer to Be Guest Speaker

Polk State College will again host College Goal Sunday, an event that offers college-bound students assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). “We look forward to hosting this event each year,”…

Polk State Open House Events are Oct. 14 and 22

Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…