Polk State Student Services closed Oct. 31 for training
Polk State College’s Student Services Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 31 as members of the department take part in a mandatory office retreat and training. While the department will be closed for in-person…
Polk State receives historic NSF grant to bolster STEM opportunities
Thanks to a historic grant, Polk State College is on the verge of taking its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum to a whole new level. For the first time in the College’s history,…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2025 Semester
With Fall 2025 Semester classes set to begin on Aug. 11, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
Polk State places record 21 student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Team
Over the last two years, the number of Polk State student-athletes who qualified for the NJCAA All-Academic Team has more than doubled. After placing 10 for the 2022-23 Academic Year and 14 last year, the…
Polk State announces important dates for second 6-week summer session
Polk State College has announced important updates to the academic calendar for the second six-week summer session, which begins Tuesday, June 24. Tuition and fees for the Summer Term were due at the beginning of…
Polk State achieves Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus status
After more than a yearlong process, Polk State College is now an institution recognized for its commitment to military members and their families. Recently, the Florida Department of Education designated Polk State as a Florida…
Top Buttons and Polk State College launch Eagles Clothing Closet to promote student success in style
In a vibrant celebration of style, confidence, and opportunity, Lakeland-based nonprofit Top Buttons has partnered with Polk State College to launch the Eagles Clothing Closet – an initiative designed to empower students with the resources…
SALO Director recognized as national advisor of the year
Over the years, Melvin Thompson has watched the Polk State College Student Activities & Leadership Organization (SALO) earn plenty of recognition. With four fellow staff members and six students by his side, Thompson had the…
Polk State student leaders visit Tallahassee to meet elected officials, advocate for College
For three days this month, Polk State College students made the trip to Tallahassee for an endeavor that brought state government and student government together. Six Polk State Student Government Association (SGA) members and two…
From classmates to soulmates: Couple gets engaged at exact coordinates where they met in Polk State Nursing Program
28.0336° N, 81.7138° W is more than just a set of coordinates — it’s the place where two Polk State College students found each other amidst the hustle of nursing school. The spot nestled on…