First Flight 2018
Incoming Polk State freshmen started the fall semester by taking part in First Flight convocations Aug. 10 and 17, 2018, on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses.
Polk State College to host Community Connections/Conexiones para la Comunidad in Northeast Polk County
Polk State College will host Community Connections events in Northeast Polk County on Sept. 12 and 13 to bring advising, registration, and financial aid services to neighborhoods in Haines City and Davenport. “These events are…
Polk State College announces Fall 2018 Arts Schedule
Polk State College is kicking off another season of The Arts with a schedule jam packed with Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts events for students, faculty, staff, and community members to enjoy. From annual favorites…
SALO celebrates 10 years of engaging Polk State students
When Melvin Thompson signed up to be part of Polk State College’s inaugural ELITE class, coming up with a project to enhance the Polk State experience for students was a no-brainer for the Florida State…
Polk State Start Right supply giveaway to prepare K-12, college students for the school year
The Polk State College Foundation and Polk State JD Alexander Center will host the second annual Start Right Campaign event Saturday, July 28, at 9 a.m. in Lake Wales at 152 E. Central Ave., where…
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery displays Kenneth Treister’s experiential exhibit
Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery has transformed into an experiential exhibition of changing colors and geometric shapes with the works of world-renowned artist Kenneth Treister, whose paintings of silk evoke emotions and…
Aerospace Program hosting open house June 7
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 7, at 6 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree options, admission, financial…
Collegiate high schools celebrate classes of 2018
Nearly 400 students are receiving their high school diplomas from Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools this month, although many already have their college degrees in hand. Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High…
Polk State celebrates largest graduation yet
Polk State College celebrated its largest commencement ceremony yet on Thursday, May 3, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. A sea of nearly 630 students filled the arena for Polk State’s 118th graduation, which…
Polk State to celebrate 118th commencement ceremony
Nearly 700 students with Polk State College’s 118th graduating class will walk the stage Thursday, May 3, at the RP Funding Center to receive their diplomas. The upcoming commencement ceremony, which will start at 6:30…