
Polk State to close for Presidents Day 2026

Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. The day has been designated as a state holiday as part of Florida’s recognition…

Polk State Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class

To honor its rich history and tradition, Polk State College is reviving the Polk State Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2026 class features three athletes, one coach and administrator and for the first time, one…

Polk State Nursing application open through 3/1, late admission starts 3/15

Applications are open for the Polk State Nursing Program. The early admission window closes March 1. Late admission will be available from March 15 through March 25. Polk State Nursing is a limited-admission, highly sought-after…

Polk State OTA announces new application period, dates for 2026 info sessions

The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has announced a new, longer application period and more than 20 online information sessions to be held throughout 2026. The application period will now run from…

Polk State closed Jan. 19 in observance of MLK Day

Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…

Polk State Paramedic application for fall 2026 open 1/31 through May

The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program opens this month for the Fall 2026 Semester. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the information, skills, and techniques necessary to…

Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues

Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, for winter break. College operations will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Staff will be available online throughout…

Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston

When Mason Jenkins was just 3 years old, his parents found him playing the drums with pots and pans from the cabinet. Now a member of Polk State College’s 133rd commencement class, Jenkins has been…

Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital

Less than a decade ago, Kieran Sequin found himself as a member of Polk State College’s Student Government Association (SGA). Now, he lives and works just a stone’s throw away from the halls of the…

Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Spring 2026 Semester

As the Spring 2026 Semester nears, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Jan. 7, tuition and fees, and all balances must be paid in…


