Open enrollment for the Fall 2026 Semester has started 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 encourages preparedness ahead of 2026 hurricane season
The 2026 hurricane season begins June 1, and Polk State College officials encourage students, faculty and staff to be prepared. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a below average…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
The Summer 2026 Semester is underway at Polk State College and some of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or are closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located…
Polk State closed May 25 in honor of Memorial Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will meet on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, registration will continue for summer classes that start on June…
Polk State Chain of Lakes’ top grads to stay in Central Florida
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School’s top two graduates will remain in the broader Central Florida region but will head different directions on Interstate 4. Valedictorian David Bonner will head west to the…
Polk State Nursing extends summer application window to May 29
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is accepting applications through May 29 for students interested in starting the generic Associate in Science in Nursing track in the Fall 2026 Semester. The College added extra summer sections…
Polk State Gateway high school’s top 2026 grads earn bachelor’s degrees
Most graduates from Polk State College’s collegiate high schools leave with their Associate in Arts degrees in addition to a high school diploma. The top two members of Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate…
Business-minded grads top Polk State Lakeland Collegiate’s 2026 class
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s top two graduates each have big career dreams – both in business. Troy Xiong and Conner Davidson were the top two graduates in Lakeland Collegiate’s 2026 class. Xiong, the…
Priority registration open for Polk State’s Fall 2026 Semester
Enrollment for the Fall 2026 Semester began today with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. This includes 12-week, 16-week and Fastrack sessions. Open registration will start on…
NBA champion Speights named head coach of Polk State Basketball
Former NBA center Marreese Speights has been named the new head coach of Polk State College Basketball. Speights played 10 seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors,…
