Polk State Radiography graduate featured on cover of industry magazine
Since graduating from Polk State College in 2006 with his Associate in Science in Radiography, Rosevelt Nheik has been an advocate for his profession. This summer, his efforts were recognized as the cover story for…
Polk State classes resume Saturday, September 28
Polk State College will resume classes and normal operations on Saturday, September 28, following Hurricane Helene. Students and employees are advised to exercise caution while traveling to and from campuses. Given that many members of…
Polk State charter high schools earn high marks for 2023-24
Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools are filled with high-performing students. When it comes to school grades for the 2023-24 Academic Year, one might say the high schools themselves made the honor roll. According…
Polk State will be closed Thursday and Friday due to Tropical Storm Helene
UPDATE Friday, September 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Polk State College will resume classes and normal operations on Saturday, September 28, following Hurricane Helene. Students and employees are advised to exercise caution while traveling to and…
Polk State grad combines two loves by creating music for video games
A Polk State College alumnus and recent graduate from Florida State University, Wood Simon has been making music for video games since he was in high school. His gaming list, however, continues to grow. Simon…
Polk State Criminal Justice online students get “murder boxes” delivered for hands-on training at home
Students may expect deliveries of textbooks and school supplies leading up to the start of the semester, but for Polk State College’s Criminal Justice students, they also receive “murder boxes.” Filled with blood spatter, broken…
Polk Portal will be down for maintenance 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday
The Polk Portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on Thursday, September 19, between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. During this time, individuals will not be able to access student academic and financial accounts, including class registration…
Polk State bolsters Study Abroad as program makes full return since pandemic
Polk State College has long prided itself on providing students with study abroad opportunities to boost cross-cultural awareness and prepare them for employment within the globally connected workforce. This 2024-2025 Academic Year, the Study Abroad…
Polk State celebrates growing enrollment as registration continues for Fall 2024 Semester
Polk State College is celebrating a 3.7% increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 Semester compared to this time last year, and enrollment is still taking place for eight-week classes that will start on October…
Apply now for Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is open September 1 through September 30 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and note…
