Polk State Metallica Scholar goes from strenuous jobs to rewarding career
From working in roofing, construction, truck driving, and warehouses, Billy McGahee has spent most of his life jumping from one physically-demanding job to another. At 36, he decided it was time for a change and…
What do classes look like during the pandemic at Polk State? Digital Media explains
Polk State College offers a variety of hybrid classes, but what does “hybrid” really mean? Students, faculty, and staff with the College’s Digital Media Technology Program share what the mix of classroom and online learning…
There’s still time to enroll for the spring semester at Polk State
Twelve-week classes start today at Polk State College and there is still time to enroll for the Spring 2021 Semester’s eight-week Fastrack 2 session. Eight-week classes will start on March 8. Current students can register…
Polk State collegiate high schools will hold info sessions in February
Two of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools will host information sessions in February for students interested in attending for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Polk State’s charter high schools serve juniors and seniors and…
Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…
Spring 2021 classes begin but it’s not too late to enroll at Polk State
Polk State College welcomes students to the Spring 2021 Semester today and enrollment continues to take place for 12-week and eight-week Fastrack 2 sessions beginning February 3 and March 8, respectively. Current students can register…
Polk State provides counseling services and mental health resources
As students prepare for winter break and the Spring 2021 Semester, Polk State reminds the College community of the counseling services and mental health resources available to assist anyone who is overwhelmed, coping with stress,…
Polk State rocks out with inaugural class of Metallica Scholars
Polk State College celebrated 17 graduates from its Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining Program whose training was made possible – and free – by scholarships from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation. The Metallica Scholars,…
Polk State to remain in Phase II at start of Spring 2021 Semester
As Polk State nears the end of the fall semester, there have been many questions about when the College will transition to Phase III of Be the Solution: Polk State College’s Return to Campus Plan.…
Polk State bookstores to offer in-person services
Beginning November 30, Polk State College’s bookstores will offer in-person services for a limited number of dates in December 2020 and January 2021. The College’s bookstores, located on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, will…