Polk State’s Media Relations Manager earns national recognition as Sports Information Director of the Month
From his roots as a Polk County native and Florida State University alum, to his seasoned background in sports journalism and media relations, Mike Ferguson has built an award-winning reputation that is now national. College…
Polk State College’s 2025-2026 Report to Community highlights growth
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights growth and accomplishments from 2025, including progress on the soon-to-open Haines City-Davenport Campus, new initiatives such as Welding and Teacher Apprenticeship and the success of programs including…
Polk State closed Jan. 19 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State Paramedic application for fall 2026 open 1/31 through May
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program opens this month for the Fall 2026 Semester. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the information, skills, and techniques necessary to…
Application open through 2/28 for Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program’s application is open through Feb. 28 for the Fall 2026 Semester. It is important that students review the prerequisites for the program as well as the instructions…
Polk State debuts robust arts schedule for spring 2026
Polk State College will pull back the curtains on an exciting season of musical performances, theatrical productions and art exhibitions this Sunday with the first event: The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band’s “This Could Be…
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…
