
Polk State closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving

Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, for Thanksgiving break. Saturday classes will not meet. The College will close operations on Tuesday, Nov.…

Lake Elbert Trail completed near Polk State Winter Haven

The Lake Elbert Trail is officially open near Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus, providing a beautiful amenity that will benefit residents and Polk State students alike. With its completion, Lake Elbert Drive, located to…

Empower to Employ highlights challenges, early successes during panel discussion

Polk State College has long prided itself on being an inclusive institution where students of all backgrounds and persuasions could thrive. Since August, the College has reached an often-overlooked demographic – students with intellectual disabilities.…

Polk State closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Open registration for the Spring 2026 Semester will begin on Monday, Nov. 10 for all…

New Polk State CIO aims to enhance student experience and success

Martin “Marty” Gang hasn’t officially begun his full-time tenure at Polk State College but already has big plans for the Information Technology Department. The new Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO),…

Resources available for Polk State students and community members facing food insecurity

Polk State College offers resources for students who are experiencing food insecurity. Two key programs, My Brother’s Keeper and Polk Pantry, accept donations year-round and provide discreet and confidential assistance to students by offering food…

Polk State collegiate high schools to hold info sessions for 2026-27

With application dates around the corner for Polk State College’s collegiate high schools, information sessions will be held over the next several months for parents and prospective students. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow…

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,…
Polk State celebrates Arts and Humanities Month
As the calendar turns to October, Polk State College is recognizing the importance of culture throughout the local community by celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month. Established in 1993, National Arts and Humanities Month is…


