Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
The Summer 2026 Semester is underway at Polk State College and some of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or are closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located…
Polk State Chain of Lakes’ top grads to stay in Central Florida
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School’s top two graduates will remain in the broader Central Florida region but will head different directions on Interstate 4. Valedictorian David Bonner will head west to the…
Priority registration open for Polk State’s Fall 2026 Semester
Enrollment for the Fall 2026 Semester began today with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. This includes 12-week, 16-week and Fastrack sessions. Open registration will start on…
Polk State’s PTK chapters win 30+ awards
Polk State College’s two Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society chapters combined for more than 30 regional and international awards this spring, priding themselves on personal development as well as community service projects, focused…
Summer camps return to Polk State for 2026
One longtime Polk State College summer tradition and another that is rapidly growing will return this year to keep young minds and bodies engaged while school is out of session. For the first time, Polk…
Polk State sets former teen mom up for success in business, philanthropy
At the age of 19, Simone McFarlane-Tucker was a teenage mom with two children. Nineteen years later, she holds two Polk State College degrees, owns a business and runs a successful nonprofit. With children at…
Polk State students help local factory employees improve English speaking skills
A collaborative effort among Polk State College, Leadership Winter Haven and Cardinal Equipment Services recently resulted in students helping employees develop skills that could pay dividends long-term. Professor Carol Martinson’s College Composition I class, which…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when evaluated by both first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate and program size, boasting a remarkable 97.4% first-time licensure pass…
Former Polk State Baseball pitcher returns to World Baseball Classic
A former Suncoast Conference champion for Polk State Baseball, pitcher Chavez Fernander will have the chance to perform on a global stage. For the second straight World Baseball Classic (WBC), Fernander will represent Great Britain.…
Polk State reminds students of Civic Literacy Exam requirement for graduation
With Polk State College celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the College continues to remind students that passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is a requirement to earn an associate or baccalaureate degree. The post-secondary Civic Literacy…