Spring registration

Spring Registration Opens

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Spring registration

Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…

Sujena Koilpillai

Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

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Sujena Koilpillai

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Sujena Koilpillai is one of 16,000 students in the U.S. who is a 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. Nearly 1.6 million high school juniors tested…

Senator Stargel Visits Polk State to Discuss College’s Needs

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Senator Kelli Stargel visited Polk State College on Monday to meet with College leaders, strengthen collaboration, and discuss how she can best advocate for the institution. Stargel met with President Angela Garcia Falconetti, Provost Steve…

Polk State Public Safety

Public Safety Students Get Real-Life Lessons Thanks to Local Businesses

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Polk State Public Safety

Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy cadets participated one recent morning in traffic-stop simulations – lessons that are now more realistic thanks to some local donors. Rick’s Bar-B-Q  of…

The Arts

Events Celebrate Art, Music, and Students

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The Arts

October is filled with art and music events at Polk State College, from this weekend’s “Music from Around the World,” to upcoming Arts Day at Polk State. On Sunday, Oct. 15, the Music Department’s choirs…

Winter Haven Student Government Association

Meet the Officers: For Winter Haven SGA it’s About Community, Not Politics

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Winter Haven Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) provides Polk State College students with an active voice in administrative and legislative matters concerning the student body.  The SGA serves as the liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus…

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College Opens Arms to Puerto Rico’s Displaced Students

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Puerto Rico flag

Polk State College is offering support to students displaced from their homes in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Gov. Rick Scott asked Florida state colleges and universities this week to provide support by offering in-state…

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