Class lists now online for Polk State Kids at College, including at JDA for first time
Polk State College’s Kids at College has added a fifth session this year – at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. A summertime staple in Polk County for nearly four decades, Kids at College…
Polk State Associate VP for Communications recognized as part of News Service of Florida’s 40 Under 40
Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) took home 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024. Last month, the office’s mastermind was honored…
Summer 2025 enrollment begins with priority registration at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Summer 2025 Semester starts today with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration will start on March 31, and classes will start on…
SALO Director recognized as national advisor of the year
Over the years, Melvin Thompson has watched the Polk State College Student Activities & Leadership Organization (SALO) earn plenty of recognition. With four fellow staff members and six students by his side, Thompson had the…
Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Summer 2025 Semester will begin on March 24 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration will start on March 31, and classes…
Polk State Nursing application open March 15 – 25
Polk State College’s Nursing Program will accept applications from March 15 through March 25, 2025, as part of its late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester.…
Polk State Early Childhood Education student gets hands-on experience for dream job through field study
Jose Betancourt’s dream is to one day own his own daycare center. For his field study through the Polk State College Early Childhood Education Program, Betancourt is getting all the experience he needs to make…
Polk State Network Systems student gains hands-on experience with Inland Fiber
For Shaquita Wright, technology has always been an interest. Thanks to Polk State College and a recent internship with Inland Fiber, that interest has formed into a rewarding career opportunity. Set to graduate in May…
Polk State Criminal Justice student finds niche through program, Speech and Debate, and adversity
Currently enrolled in the Polk State College Criminal Justice Program, Witskerbial Louis-Marc is consistently finding ways to expand her skill set. For this academic year, one of those ways was joining the Polk State Speech…
Polk State student leaders visit Tallahassee to meet elected officials, advocate for College
For three days this month, Polk State College students made the trip to Tallahassee for an endeavor that brought state government and student government together. Six Polk State Student Government Association (SGA) members and two…