Summer camps return to Polk State for 2026
One longtime Polk State College summer tradition and another that is rapidly growing will return this year to keep young minds and bodies engaged while school is out of session. For the first time, Polk…
Polk State sets former teen mom up for success in business, philanthropy
At the age of 19, Simone McFarlane-Tucker was a teenage mom with two children. Nineteen years later, she holds two Polk State College degrees, owns a business and runs a successful nonprofit. With children at…
Polk State announces important tuition dates for Summer 2026 Semester
As the Spring 2026 Semester nears an end and the Summer 2026 Semester approaches, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on May 11, tuition and…
Enroll now for summer classes at Polk State College
Open enrollment has started for the Summer 2026 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on May 11. Currently enrolled Polk State students can register for classes in the Polk Portal. Prospective students should submit a…
Polk State Respiratory Care application open 4/1 through 5/31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open April 1 through May 31 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled respiratory therapists…
Polk State EMT graduate earns congressional recognition
One Polk State College Emergency Medical Technology Certificate graduate’s efforts have now reached the highest levels of the U.S. government. Gustavo Mora, the 2025 Polk County Fire Rescue EMT of the Year, was recently recognized…
Polk State students help local factory employees improve English speaking skills
A collaborative effort among Polk State College, Leadership Winter Haven and Cardinal Equipment Services recently resulted in students helping employees develop skills that could pay dividends long-term. Professor Carol Martinson’s College Composition I class, which…
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…
