Polk State closed Jan. 19 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, for winter break. College operations will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Staff will be available online throughout…
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Spring 2026 Semester
As the Spring 2026 Semester nears, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Jan. 7, tuition and fees, and all balances must be paid in…
Polk State closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, for Thanksgiving break. Saturday classes will not meet. The College will close operations on Tuesday, Nov.…
Polk State closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Open registration for the Spring 2026 Semester will begin on Monday, Nov. 10 for all…
New Polk State CIO aims to enhance student experience and success
Martin “Marty” Gang hasn’t officially begun his full-time tenure at Polk State College but already has big plans for the Information Technology Department. The new Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO),…
Resources available for Polk State students and community members facing food insecurity
Polk State College offers resources for students who are experiencing food insecurity. Two key programs, My Brother’s Keeper and Polk Pantry, accept donations year-round and provide discreet and confidential assistance to students by offering food…
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…