Polk State Respiratory Care application open 4/1 through 5/31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open April 1 through May 31 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled respiratory therapists…
Polk State EMT graduate earns congressional recognition
One Polk State College Emergency Medical Technology Certificate graduate’s efforts have now reached the highest levels of the U.S. government. Gustavo Mora, the 2025 Polk County Fire Rescue EMT of the Year, was recently recognized…
Polk State students help local factory employees improve English speaking skills
A collaborative effort among Polk State College, Leadership Winter Haven and Cardinal Equipment Services recently resulted in students helping employees develop skills that could pay dividends long-term. Professor Carol Martinson’s College Composition I class, which…
Summer enrollment starts March 30 at Polk State College
Priority registration for the Summer 2026 Semester at Polk State College starts on March 30 for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on April 6. Classes…
You’re invited! Polk State open house events start this week
Polk State College will host open house events on the Lakeland Campus on Tuesday and at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales on Thursday, as well as an open house on the…
Dual enrollment student wins statewide essay contest with piece on Polk State alum
One Polk State College alumnus served as the inspiration for a dual enrollment student, which culminated in a tour of the governor’s mansion and a scholarship. Tevay Berry, a ninth-grade dual enrolled student at Freedom…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when evaluated by both first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate and program size, boasting a remarkable 97.4% first-time licensure pass…
Polk State closed 3/16-3/22 for spring break
Polk State College, its collegiate high schools and the bookstores will be closed for spring break from March 16 through March 22. Additionally, the bookstores will be closed on March 13 for annual inventory. Saturday…
Polk State Success Coaches help freshmen start strong
The checklist for enrolling in college can seem daunting, but Success Coaches at Polk State College help with the heavy lifting for freshmen by providing step-by-step assistance with the onboarding process. To help freshmen start…
Polk State Speech and Debate coach inducted into FCSAA Hall of Fame
In 2013, Polk State Professor Christina Gesmundo was tasked with starting the Polk State Speech and Debate Team. During February’s annual FCSAA Forensics Tournament, she was honored as one of the best the Florida College…
