Polk State Nursing student turns Bright Futures opportunity into a career of service
Caleb Grace grew up watching his mother work in healthcare. She raised him and his sister as a single parent, becoming his role model and showing him how caring for others could become a career.…
Priority registration begins today, open enrollment starts November 9 for Spring 2027 Semester at Polk State College
Priority registration has started for the Spring 2027 Semester at Polk State College for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on Monday, November 9. Classes will…
Faculty Focus: Natalie Ford brings nursing experience full circle at Polk State
When Professor Natalie Ford pinned her son, Jaden, as a Polk State College nursing graduate, she used the same pin received when she began her own nursing career. It was a moment that connected their…
Polk State and Florida Lottery celebrate Bright Futures scholars, underscoring commitment to affordability and community service
More than 150 students, including 60 Bright Futures scholars, gathered at Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus on Wednesday for a Florida Lottery Bright Futures Scholarships Outreach event that celebrated academic achievement while highlighting the College’s…
General education courses available for spring at Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus
With priority registration opening for the Spring 2027 Semester on November 2 and open enrollment starting on November 9, students will be able to register for general education courses at the Polk State Haines City-Davenport…
Florida Lottery to host Bright Futures Scholarships event on Polk State Lakeland Campus
All Polk State College students are invited to a Bright Futures Scholarship event on Wednesday, October 28, on the Lakeland Campus, where they will have the opportunity to connect with Florida Lottery representatives, learn about…
Polk State Senior Vice President Reggie Webb announces retirement after more than 36 years of service
After more than 36 years of distinguished service to Polk State College, Senior Vice President for Student Services and Campus Operations Reggie Webb is retiring. A Lakeland native who began his career as an academic…
Faculty Focus: Hailey Odom helps students find their creative voices through digital media
At about 10 years old, Hailey Odom began turning objects around her house into the subjects of short films. With an old digital camera her mother let her use, she taught herself stop-motion animation, taking…
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to join the pre-registration list to solidify a spot for the Polk State Welding Program
Polk State College is offering a pre-registration list due to the overwhelming interest in its Welding Program that will launch in spring 2027. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to sign up for the pre-registration list…
Your advisor is waiting! Polk State students are encouraged to check emails and texts for messages from their new advisors
Beginning on Tuesday, every Polk State College student will be matched with a dedicated advisor for more personalized support. Students are encouraged to check their my.polk.edu emails and their texts for direct messages from their…
