Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is a newer requirement for Polk State College students to earn an associate or baccalaureate degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are aware and…
Polk State collegiate high schools accepting applications, hosting info sessions
With a new year underway, each of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow students to simultaneously complete requirements for…
First-generation student lands job, finds passion ahead of graduation from Polk State Nursing Program
Then a licensed practical nurse, Joane Mertilien applied to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in 2021 with the hopes of making a better life for her and her now 9-year-old son. In the process, Mertilien…
Mulberry City Clerk: Polk State bachelor’s degree gives “a little more clout”
For six years, Jenn Denson-Garcia has been serving municipalities in Polk County as a clerk. As a wife and mother to two daughters, her decision to enroll at Polk State College in her late-40s was…
Polk State Gateway students earn college admission, full-ride scholarships at HBCU College Fair
For 12th grade students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, last month’s trip to the HBCU College Fair at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex proved to be a fruitful…
Polk State SALO wins APCA Regional Organization of the Year
For the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO) is celebrating its 16th year of existence. Earlier this month, SALO’s “sweet 16” got a little sweeter. SALO was recognized as…
Collaborative Polk State effort makes annual statewide math conference a success
With large sections of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton, hosting the annual Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association (FTYCMA) Conference was no small task for Polk State College. Thanks to a collaborative effort by Mathematics Department…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School provides students with support, flexibility to obtain higher education on own terms
There is a consensus among students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School: classes are engaging, faculty and staff are supportive, schedules are flexible, and they don’t miss out on high school…
First group of 10th graders enjoying Polk State collegiate high school experience
For more than two decades, Polk State College has provided a unique experience through its collegiate high schools. Since the start of the semester, students at two collegiate high schools have been able to soak…
Ghana to Gainesville: Polk State sets student on path to success
Theresa Aba Ackon’s venture to Polk State College spanned more than 5,500 miles. In less than two years on campus, however, Ackon has undoubtedly left her mark. A native of Ghana, Ackon is slated to…