
Celebrating NJCAA Day: Polk State Athletics continues to “Empower the Future”

As a proud member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Polk State College is joining its JUCO brethren in celebrating the eighth annual NJCAA Day. This year’s theme is “Empower the Future.” That’s…

Resources available for Polk State personnel and students following Hurricane Milton

As students, faculty, and staff recover from Hurricane Milton, Polk State College has compiled a list of community resources to assist those impacted by the storm. Polk State’s campuses and centers reopened on Monday, October…

Polk State charter high schools earn high marks for 2023-24

Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools are filled with high-performing students. When it comes to school grades for the 2023-24 Academic Year, one might say the high schools themselves made the honor roll. According…

Polk State grad combines two loves by creating music for video games

A Polk State College alumnus and recent graduate from Florida State University, Wood Simon has been making music for video games since he was in high school. His gaming list, however, continues to grow. Simon…

Polk State College to host pair of open house events in October

Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on Oct. 15 and the Lakeland Campus on Oct. 22. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…

Polk State Education Program to hold open house-style events on both campuses this fall

The Polk State College Education Program will offer a “TEACH Night” on each campus during the Fall 2024 Semester. The events will allow those interested to receive more information about the program. The first of…

Polk State prepares for 38th annual FallFest

The smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon brooms might not be in the air quite yet, but it’s not too early for vendors to reserve their spot for Polk State College’s 2024 FallFest. For nearly…

Polk State closed Monday for Labor Day

Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Aug. 31. Registration continues…

19 from Polk State’s collegiate high schools earn national recognition

The accomplishments of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools regularly produce high achievers. That has been made evident once again with 19 students from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, Polk State Chain of…

What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2024 Semester

With the Fall 2024 Semester underway today, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes. Below is a list…