Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open through May 30
The application for Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology Program is open through May 30 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This highly sought-after, limited-access program prepares students for high-wage, in-demand jobs in a growing career field…
Summer camps return to Polk State
For students looking to exercise their minds or bodies this summer, Polk State College has options. The College will offer a pair of summer camps that will take place in June and July. Kids at…
Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one
More than 50 years after dropping out of high school, Steve Gardner is prepared to walk across the RP Funding Center stage as a Polk State College graduate. Gardner will earn his Associate in Arts…
Polk State College will celebrate 132nd commencement with two ceremonies May 1
Polk State College will celebrate its 132nd commencement on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland with two ceremonies. The first ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and include remarks by…
Polk State College celebrates 60th anniversary at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College marked its 60th diamond anniversary with a memorable A Night of Legacy gala, celebrating the institution’s longstanding commitment to education and community development. The evening, hosted by the Polk State College Foundation…
Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant student inspires at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus
Resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted passion have driven Katelyn Lain to excel in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Lain, 24, a graduate of Bob Jones University and fourth-generation Lakelander, returned to Polk County…
Campus security remains top priority for Polk State College
Polk State College joins institutions of learning across the nation in sharing condolences with the Florida State University community. Administration and security officials continue to ensure safety and security are top priorities for the institution,…
Summer fees are due May 2
Payment and fees for the Summer 2025 Semester are due no later than Friday, May 2, 2025. Students who do not make their payments will be dropped from their summer classes. Students can review their…
Polk State achieves Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus status
After more than a yearlong process, Polk State College is now an institution recognized for its commitment to military members and their families. Recently, the Florida Department of Education designated Polk State as a Florida…
Top Buttons and Polk State College launch Eagles Clothing Closet to promote student success in style
In a vibrant celebration of style, confidence, and opportunity, Lakeland-based nonprofit Top Buttons has partnered with Polk State College to launch the Eagles Clothing Closet – an initiative designed to empower students with the resources…
