Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline
Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered into an articulation agreement, establishing the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway program for students. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson signed the…
Important changes to First Day Access (FDA) program for students
Polk State College and Barnes & Noble have collaborated to make needed changes to the First Day Access (FDA) program. The FDA provides students with digital textbooks and learning tools on the first day of…
Polk State boasts school record 24 NJCAA All-Academic selections
The Polk State College Athletics Department continues to break records when it comes to academic achievement. After previously reporting a record 49 student-athletes on the FCSAA All-Academic Team, a record 24 have been named NJCAA…
Enroll now! Classes start August 10 at Polk State College
Open enrollment for the Fall 2026 Semester has started. Classes will begin on August 10. Currently enrolled Polk State students can register for classes in the Polk Portal. Prospective students should submit a free online application to…
Polk State announces important tuition dates for Fall 2026 Semester
With less than three weeks separating us from the start of the Fall 2026 Semester, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Aug. 10, tuition…
Polk State grad aims to revolutionize bathing for patients in care facilities
To honor his late grandmother, Polk State graduate Terrance King has invented a machine intended to revolutionize bathing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. King has created the Clean Box – the first autonomous…
Mission complete: Faculty and staff move into newly renovated Winter Haven Science Building
Built in 1966, the Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) is celebrating 60 years with much-needed upgrades intended to benefit students for decades to come. As faculty and staff returned to the building…
Polk State Lakeland Campus closed early 7/17 due to power outage
Polk State Lakeland Campus has closed early on Friday, July 17, 2026, due to a power outage caused by inclement weather. All other locations remain open. Lakeland Electric estimates the power will be restored around 6…
Polk State OTA students “pour with purpose” to continue support of The Mission
The latest initiative in the Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, a nonprofit that caters to the hungry and homeless, brought people to Downtown Central Park…
Polk State Lakeland Library receives grant for student sensory kits
Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in helping students feel more comfortable. In April, the Polk State Lakeland Library received $1,000 to create a circulating collection of…
