
Open enrollment starts April 8 for summer, June 10 for fall at Polk State College

Important enrollment dates are coming up for the summer and fall semesters at Polk State College. Summer 2024 Priority registration starts April 1 for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements.…

Polk State Visual Arts to host art competition

Polk State College’s Visual Arts Department is inviting students to enter its 2024 Student Exhibition and Competition. Students can enter the following categories: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography, and/or Design (including digital or…

Polk State Radiography embraces virtual reality technology

Faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Radiography Program are already reporting positive results after only weeks of offering virtual reality technology to their students. Polk State’s Health Sciences programs have benefited from technology and…

Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus

Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County.…

Polk State OTA Program prepares graduate for rapid ascension in field

As Marlee Nickerson was on the cusp of graduating from Polk State College with her Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), she aspired to a supervisory position within five years. Instead, it took…

Reminder: Civic Literacy Exam is required for graduation

For students who enrolled in college for the first time starting in the Fall 2021 Semester or later, the state of Florida requires them to pass National Government (POS2041) or American History (AMH2020) with a…

Polk State Basketball to celebrate seven outgoing sophomores in season finale

Prior to Polk State Basketball playing its last game of the 2023-24 season on Monday night against No. 14 Eastern Florida State College, seven sophomores will be celebrated as they take the Health Center floor…

There’s still time to enroll for eight-week classes that start March 4

The Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College is well underway, but there is still time to enroll for the second session of eight-week classes which will start on March 4. Currently enrolled Polk State…

Polk State Aerospace remains on cutting edge of technology to prepare aspiring pilots

Polk State College Aerospace is revered as a quality program that provides aspiring pilots with the most realistic flight experiences possible before they ever step foot in the cockpit. A recent equipment acquisition builds on…

Polk State VP for Resource Development focused on building relationships, supporting students

Dr. Steve Warner has led a successful career in education but his arrival at Polk State College as the institution’s Vice President for Resource Development and Executive Director of its Foundation is perhaps where his…