Polk State Paramedic application for fall 2026 open 1/31 through May
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program opens this month for the Fall 2026 Semester. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the information, skills, and techniques necessary 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…
Enroll now: Polk State Computer Numeric Control Program is powering up for January classes
Polk State College’s Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program is accelerating into the new year, driving workforce opportunity, innovation and career transformation. With expert instruction, state-of-the-art equipment, strong industry partnerships and grant-funding opportunities, the…
Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston
When Mason Jenkins was just 3 years old, his parents found him playing the drums with pots and pans from the cabinet. Now a member of Polk State College’s 133rd commencement class, Jenkins has been…
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.…
Lake Elbert Trail completed near Polk State Winter Haven
The Lake Elbert Trail is officially open near Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus, providing a beautiful amenity that will benefit residents and Polk State students alike. With its completion, Lake Elbert Drive, located to…
Empower to Employ highlights challenges, early successes during panel discussion
Polk State College has long prided itself on being an inclusive institution where students of all backgrounds and persuasions could thrive. Since August, the College has reached an often-overlooked demographic – students with intellectual disabilities.…
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…