Polk State paramedic instructor celebrates milestone anniversary of exclusive program
For 25 years, students who have gone through Polk State College’s Paramedic Program have received a certification offered by no other paramedic program in the state. Leading this training for its entirety has been Rick…
Reminder: Polk State Nursing requiring A&P II for upcoming August application period
Polk State Nursing has implemented an important prerequisite for admission into the program which takes effect for the upcoming application period from August 15 through August 31 for the program’s general track. Applicants will need…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application is open
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2022-2023 Academic Year is reopened through 5 p.m. on July 10. The Foundation awards approximately $1 million in scholarships to Polk State students annually. Students…
Polk State head basketball coach, incoming transfers inspired by accomplished fathers
Father’s Day is one of those days where men and women from across the country reflect on the impact their fathers have made on their lives. Polk State Basketball Head Coach Brandon Giles has perhaps…
Polk State President Falconetti’s term as Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents concludes after successful year
Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti’s tenure as 2021-2022 Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents concluded after a year full of successes for both the System and College. The Council is…
Polk State Aerospace students to compete in cross-country Air Race Classic
The Red Eagles will take flight at Lakeland International Airport on June 21 as Polk State Aerospace students compete in the 45th annual Air Race Classic. More than 100 women pilots will embark on the…
Polk State student utilizes career assessment, STEM programs to land geomatics internship in Ohio
When Selia Nunez began studying at Polk State College, she envisioned a career in a physical therapy office. Now, she might have her sights set on the ocean, thanks to a career assessment and a…
Polk State Chain of Lakes webpages restored
UPDATE (Thursday, June 9, 12:45 p.m.): All Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School webpages have been restored. Click here for more information about the school. (Thursday, June 9, 11:30 a.m.) Polk State College…
Polk State staff and faculty members celebrate 30+ years of friendship
For more than three decades, Shakia Young and Mary McElrath have been best friends. Despite being best friends for the last 32 years, they’ve only been working together for four months. McElrath began as a…
ENROLL NOW for Fall 2022 Semester at Polk State College
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2022 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on August 15. Currently enrolled students can register for fall classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online…