
Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Women’s superlatives

It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…

Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Men’s superlatives

It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…

Polk State’s Empower to Employ Program for students with intellectual disabilities awards industry certifications

Polk State College recently celebrated a major milestone for its Empower to Employ Program as its first cohort of students with intellectual disabilities successfully completed their second round of industry certifications, bringing them one step…

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…


