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…
Expanded Polk State Speech and Debate Team shines at FCSAA Tournament
Since last year, the Polk State College Speech and Debate Team has quadrupled in size and during this year’s FCSAA Forensics State Tournament, it made its presence felt. As a team, Polk State finished third…
Former Polk State Baseball pitcher returns to World Baseball Classic
A former Suncoast Conference champion for Polk State Baseball, pitcher Chavez Fernander will have the chance to perform on a global stage. For the second straight World Baseball Classic (WBC), Fernander will represent Great Britain.…
Polk State Foundation extends deadline for scholarship application to 3/7
The Polk State College Foundation has extended the application period for scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Originally set to close on February 28, the new deadline is now March 7. The Foundation awards approximately…
