Polk State Student Services closed Oct. 31 for training
Polk State College’s Student Services Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 31 as members of the department take part in a mandatory office retreat and training. While the department will be closed for in-person…
Polk State receives historic NSF grant to bolster STEM opportunities
Thanks to a historic grant, Polk State College is on the verge of taking its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum to a whole new level. For the first time in the College’s history,…
Polk State celebrates Arts and Humanities Month
As the calendar turns to October, Polk State College is recognizing the importance of culture throughout the local community by celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month. Established in 1993, National Arts and Humanities Month is…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate and Chain of Lakes earn Schools of Excellence designation for 2024-25
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School continue to flex when it comes to academic excellence. For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the two schools were recognized as…
Polk State to host three open house events during fall semester
Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2025 Semester. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Polk State closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Aug. 30. Registration continues…
Polk State to test emergency alert system on Aug. 29
To ensure the continued safety of Polk State College faculty, staff and students, the College will be testing its emergency alert system, Everbridge, on Friday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. Everbridge is available to each…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2025 Semester
With Fall 2025 Semester classes set to begin on Aug. 11, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Fall 2025 Semester
As the Fall 2025 Semester nears, students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Aug. 11, tuition and fees, all balances must be paid in full by Friday, Aug.…
Polk State College introduces block scheduling, expanded class offerings at JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales
Polk State College is expanding its academic offerings and support services at the JD Alexander Center at 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales to enhance services and opportunities for students in the surrounding community.…