
Spring 2020 open enrollment starts Nov. 4 at Polk State

Open enrollment starts Monday, November 4, for spring 2020 classes, which begin January 6 at Polk State College. Priority registration will start Monday, October 28, for currently enrolled students with at least 30 credit hours,…

POLKcast: Food pantries and an inclusive environment with Kim DeRonda

In this episode of POLKcast, Teaching Learning Computing Center (TLCC) Manager Kim DeRonda shares resources that are available at Polk State College to help students in need of food, hygiene products, information on social services,…

Citrus Connection bus serving Lakeland Campus will end service early Friday

Citrus Connection’s Green Line 2 will have its last stop at Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus at 5:48 p.m. Friday, October 18, to accommodate the Polk State College Foundation’s Joggin’ for the Noggin! 5K. Citrus…

Polk State holds first forensics tournament

The Polk State College Speech and Debate Team held its first forensics tournament Oct. 11-12 on the Lakeland campus. More than a hundred students from across the state took part in speech and debate competitions, including communication…

Polk State Strategic Planning Summit features SACSCOC President ahead of College’s reaffirmation of accreditation

Polk State College hosted its second annual Strategic Planning Summit with Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Polk State is approaching its SACSCOC reaffirmation of…

Congressman Soto visits Winter Haven campus

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose district includes part of Polk County, held a Town Hall meeting Oct. 9 at the Winter Haven campus for students, faculty, and staff.

Voices of the People debuts eighth season “Time Keeps on Slippin’”

Polk State College’s Voices of the People chamber music series has kicked off its eighth year, “Time Keeps on Slippin’” with a diverse roster of artists and programs for students, faculty, staff, and the community…

Polk State will host open house events Oct. 29 & Nov. 5

Polk State College will host two open house events on its Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses where prospective students can learn about academic programs, complete free applications for admission to the College, receive assistance with…

POLKcast: Disability services and awareness with Kim Pearsall

For Disability Awareness Month, Director of Disability and Counseling Services Kim Pearsall joins POLKcast to share the resources available to students at Polk State College to overcome barriers and eliminate boundaries along their college journeys.…

Polk State College celebrates Manufacturing Month

Polk State College is celebrating Manufacturing Month with upcoming Manufacturing Days, the recent International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification of Polk State Corporate College, and the College’s many programs and partnerships that serve the…


