Polk State students encouraged to apply for financial aid following early FAFSA launch
The U.S. Department of Education announced the earliest launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form ever on Wednesday. The early launch and new form are intended to simplify the application process…
Polk State announces open house dates for Fall 2026 Semester
Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2026 Semester. Local students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Polk State closed 9/7 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Sept. 5. Registration continues…
Republic Airways Cadet program sets Polk State Aerospace students on path to meaningful careers
When graduate An Nguyen became the first student ambassador at Polk State College for the Republic Airways RJet Cadet Program, it had just two members. Since then, the program has grown to nine members at…
Polk State Dean Sylvester Little remembered for steadfast commitment to student success
Sylvester Little served Polk State College for more than half of the College’s history. Despite being retired for more than five years, his impact on Polk State was felt by many and is still present…
Polk State Career Services announces events for Fall 2026 Semester
Polk State College’s Career Services Department will host events on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses during the Fall 2026 Semester aimed to help students bolster resumes and make contact with employers and universities. Students…
Polk State alumnus promoted to Lakeland Utilities Director
Joseph “Joe” Costine had little trouble breaking into the world of utilities. His ability to move up the ladder in his field, however, can be partially attributed to Polk State College’s affordability and flexibility. Last…
Polk State Network Systems student lands prestigious internship with DoW
At just 19 years old, Polk State College student Angel Vazquez never would have guessed he would be working alongside some of the brightest minds in the U.S. government’s largest agency. Earlier this spring, Vazquez…
America 250 highlights robust arts schedule for fall 2026
With the Fall 2026 Semester set to get underway, The Arts at Polk State College will again offer a robust schedule – this time while recognizing 250 years of America. In honor of the nation’s…
Polk State boasts school record 24 NJCAA All-Academic selections
The Polk State College Athletics Department continues to break records when it comes to academic achievement. After previously reporting a record 49 student-athletes on the FCSAA All-Academic Team, a record 24 have been named NJCAA…