Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create…
Spring 2026 Semester begins at Polk State College, enrollment continues for 2/5 and 3/5 classes
The Spring 2026 Semester has started at Polk State College with 16-week and the first session of eight-week classes. There is still time to enroll for 12-week classes that will begin on February 5 and…
Polk State President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti recertified as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
CFRE International is proud to announce Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College, has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Falconetti is one of over 7,700 professionals around the world who…
REGISTER NOW! Spring 2026 Semester starts January 7 at Polk State College
Polk State College reopened on Friday following winter break, and registration continues to take place for the Spring 2026 Semester, which will start on Wednesday, January 7, with 16-week and eight-week classes. Twelve-week classes will…
Polk State EMT grad’s long journey culminates in life-saving moment
“It’s a healthy baby boy” is what new parents hope to hear, and a reality often taken for granted. In the case of 3-month-old Dominick O’Connell, that is the case because of Polk State College…
Polk State Education graduate and former soccer standout published in state science journal
Former Polk State Soccer standout Dylan Fernandez is no stranger to seeing her name published online and in print. However, the Polk State College graduate was recently featured in a new capacity – as an…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, for winter break. College operations will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Staff will be available online throughout…
Polk State to begin interior construction on LAC over winter break
For the Spring 2026 Semester, portions of the Polk State College Lakeland Campus, including parking, will be fenced off as construction of the new bookstore gets underway. Beginning winter break, fencing will be placed at…
Enroll now: Polk State Computer Numeric Control Program is powering up for January classes
Polk State College’s Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program is accelerating into the new year, driving workforce opportunity, innovation and career transformation. With expert instruction, state-of-the-art equipment, strong industry partnerships and grant-funding opportunities, the…
Polk State Business student to become first graduate of ROTC Program
Alondra Oquendo Cosme will be among more than 90 students to graduate with their Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management during Polk State College’s 133rd Commencement on Wednesday night. In another regard, however,…
