Polk State College is tracking Tropical Storm Idalia
UPDATE Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. Based on the 5 p.m. report from Polk County Emergency Management, Tropical Storm Idalia continues to strengthen and is expected to form into a major hurricane by the time it…
Program’s all-time leading scorer Smith finds second home at Polk State
After a legendary Polk State Basketball career, Tekorian “TK” Smith now finds himself signed to play professionally overseas in Germany, but most of his offseason was spent at his junior college alma mater, giving private…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program to host info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be hosting informational sessions starting on August 23 through January for individuals interested in applying for the Summer 2024 Semester. It is important to note that attending…
Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management
Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2023 Semester
With the Fall 2023 Semester underway on Monday, it’s important for Polk State students to know how to purchase books, apply for financial aid, and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
Road closure to affect Polk State Winter Haven Campus traffic
A road closure is underway that may cause Polk State College students and employees longer travel times when driving to and from the Winter Haven Campus. Construction crews for Tucker Paving have begun roadway repairs…
AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
Polk State warns students and employees of email scams
Polk State College works diligently to identify and block harmful or scam emails from Polk State email accounts, but from time to time, phishing or spoofing emails get through the College’s system and into email…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.…
Polk State PASSPORT, main phone line restored
UPDATE (July 27, 2023, at 11:55 a.m.): Polk State College’s main phone line, 863.297.1000, has been restored. Polk State’s Institutional Technology Department will monitor the line to ensure it continues to function properly. UPDATE (July…