
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 OTA application period open in September

The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application period for general admission will be open from Sept. 1 through 30. Prior to the application period, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…

Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25

When it came to student achievement during the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s collegiate high schools occupied the top two spots throughout the district. Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain…

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…

Polk State’s PTA Program announces new application period, hosts several info sessions

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program’s application period now begins earlier in the calendar year. To make sure those interested in the program know everything they need to, several information sessions are scheduled…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate students earn scholarships, gain experience through Youth Leadership Polk

Students at Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are afforded the opportunity to get ahead in their studies and earn college degrees in high school. Over the summer, three Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School…

POLKcast: Season 6 premiere revisits history of the pod

Polk State College has launched its sixth season of POLKcast, the College’s official podcast that brings the voices of Polk State to campuses and communities across Polk County. Hosted this season by Librarian…

Polk State FallFest scheduled for Oct. 11

With fall classes underway at Polk State College, it won’t be long before campus is host to one of the events of the season. Polk State has scheduled its annual FallFest for Oct. 11 from…

Polk State Aerospace student secures job, serves as ambassador for Republic Airways

The Polk State College Aerospace Program has helped dozens of students soar into rewarding careers in the industry. In many cases, students already have jobs lined up when they graduate. An Nguyen has already committed…

Lee promoted to Polk State Director of Athletics

Polk State College Interim Director of Athletics Randy Lee is now the Director of Athletics. Lee was officially promoted on Tuesday. Lee has been with the College since January and had served as interim since February. “This is…