Enroll now for the Fall 2025 Semester, which starts August 11 at Polk State College
The final session of summer classes starts today, but registration for the Fall 2025 Semester continues. Fall classes will start on August 11. Admission Prospective students can submit a free online application to Polk State. Information on…
Legislature approves budget with key funding that supports Polk State’s growth
The Florida Legislature approved the 2025-2026 state budget last week, securing critical support for Polk State College’s continued growth and development. The budget, pending the governor’s signature, maintains the College’s operational funding and includes significant…
10th-graders achieve success at Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School completed their first school year with 10th-graders on the roster, and they are proud to report that these students achieved…
Lakeland Campus face-to-face classes canceled Thursday evening due to power outage
Polk State Lakeland Campus experienced a power outage as a result of Thursday afternoon’s storm. While power has been restored, the College has canceled face-to-face classes on the Lakeland Campus out of an abundance of…
Information sessions set for Polk State Education baccalaureate program
For those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree through Polk State College’s Education Program, five more information sessions will be held virtually between now and November. The Education Program currently offers Bachelor of Science in…
Polk State Chain of Lakes valedictorian earns top spot and bachelor’s degree
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School valedictorian Georgia Medrano-Flores is no stranger to challenging herself academically. Doing so, however, hasn’t kept her from being active in extracurricular activities, doing what she loves and…
Polk State Paramedic application open through July 11
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program is open through July 11 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the…
Polk State Foundation reopens scholarship application period through June 29
The Polk State College Foundation has reopened the scholarship application period for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The period will last through June 29. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to…
Aviation enthusiasts claim Polk State Lakeland Collegiate’s top spots for 2025
Both Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian have an aviation background. Over their two years at Lakeland Collegiate, both soared to great heights. As is the case with most of Polk…
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training
FloridaCommerce announced Friday that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the…
