Polk State Gateway students earn college admission, full-ride scholarships at HBCU College Fair
For 12th grade students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, last month’s trip to the HBCU College Fair at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex proved to be a fruitful…
Polk State SALO wins APCA Regional Organization of the Year
For the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO) is celebrating its 16th year of existence. Earlier this month, SALO’s “sweet 16” got a little sweeter. SALO was recognized as…
Collaborative Polk State effort makes annual statewide math conference a success
With large sections of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton, hosting the annual Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association (FTYCMA) Conference was no small task for Polk State College. Thanks to a collaborative effort by Mathematics Department…
New traffic pattern for Lake Elbert Trail could affect Polk State Winter Haven commuters
As construction continues for the Lake Elbert Trail, a new traffic pattern is in place that may affect those commuting to or from the Polk State College Winter Haven Campus. Traffic will be one way…
Enroll now for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College
Open enrollment has started for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on January 6. Currently enrolled students register for classes via the Polk Portal. Prospective students should submit a free…
Spring 2025 enrollment starts with priority registration at Polk State College
Priority registration for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements and students in the following programs: Honors, TRiO, Veterans, Disability…
Visually impaired student encourages Polk State peers to embrace opportunities
Andy Andrews says his proudest moment is returning to school at 52. He references lack of training and classes with peers half his age — common insecurities among older students — before sharing that his…
Polk State professor and alum achieves doctorate
Professor of Education Joanne Scharff serves as an inspiration to her students as not only a Polk State College alum but also a recent Southeastern University graduate who achieved her Doctorate of Education. As a…
Polk State closed November 8 in observance of Veterans Day
Polk State College will be closed on Friday, November 8, in observance of Veterans Day. Saturday classes will take place on November 9. Classes and regular operations will also take place on Monday, November 11.…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School provides students with support, flexibility to obtain higher education on own terms
There is a consensus among students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School: classes are engaging, faculty and staff are supportive, schedules are flexible, and they don’t miss out on high school…
