Polk State to close for Presidents Day 2026
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. The day has been designated as a state holiday as part of Florida’s recognition…
Polk State Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class
To honor its rich history and tradition, Polk State College is reviving the Polk State Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2026 class features three athletes, one coach and administrator and for the first time, one…
Cadet Major in top 3% of cadets nationwide chooses Polk State for aerospace training
Stella Nawyn graduated high school with an impressive resume and no shortage of options as an aviation enthusiast from South Florida. When choosing her next school, however, it was Polk State College’s Aerospace Program that…
Polk State alum to showcase product on ABC’s Shark Tank
As a business owner, Polk State College graduate Clay Canning has had incredible success in reaching new audiences. His next audience will be national television. On Jan. 21, Canning along with co-founder RaShaun Brown and…
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 to begin interior construction on LAC over winter break
For the Spring 2026 Semester, portions of the Polk State College Lakeland Campus, including parking, will be fenced off as construction of the new bookstore gets underway. Beginning winter break, fencing will be placed at…
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…